Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 25, 2026

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After 15.3 km for 144 m

After 88.6 km for 117 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.17 km

Moulin de la Bouëxière

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The Bouëxière mill dates from 1471, although it has undergone many transformations over time. In 1879, it was notably converted into a flour mill.

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15.4 km

Ancienne carrière du Clos Pointu

Nature Reserve

24.6 km

Guipry-Messac Mill

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This former watermill, documented as early as 1089, was initially used as a fulling mill before being converted into a flour mill in the 19th century. Its operation ceased on …

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51.6 km

Boël Mill

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Le Boël is one of the emblematic sites of the Vilaine valley.

Essential place for walks or bike rides (mountain biking, road or gravel, there is something for everyone) and …

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53.3 km

La Vilaine

Lake

54.6 km

Pont-Réan

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A must-see on the Vilaine towpath, Pont-Rean connects the towns of Guichen and Bruz
Bakery, restaurant, butcher, water point in the immediate vicinity

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54.8 km

View of the Pont-Réan mill

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When you come from Rennes, the mill of Pont-Réan announces the bridge that you will have to cross to continue on the towpath towards the lock of Boël.

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61.6 km

The drawbridge at the Cicé lock

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Surprising drawbridge allowing the crossing of the Cicé lock.
This allows you to reach Chavagne from the Vilaine towpath (and vice versa).
Note that this part of the Vilaine is …

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62.5 km

Canal de Cicé

Lake

63.4 km

Swans on the Vilaine River

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Well indeed it is not a lake, but several families of swans live on this portion of the Vilaine
The young are gray in color and keep it until the following summer

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67.2 km

Apigné water sports center

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Still many barges, especially under renovation, at this location
Close to the Apigné pond and 2 restaurants
Lots of possibilities for walks or bike rides

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75.8 km

Bois Harel

Forest

91.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.7 km

33.5 km

7.92 km

2.83 km

662 m

127 m

113 m

Surfaces

57.4 km

30.3 km

3.18 km

594 m

331 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 6 March

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