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Pays de la Loire

Locks – Port-Rhingeard Lock loop from Louverné

Pays de la Loire

Locks – Port-Rhingeard Lock loop from Louverné

Hard

29

riders

Locks – Port-Rhingeard Lock loop from Louverné

07:46

135km

840m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 150 m for 6 m

After 135 km for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

33.3 km

Gravel path along the River Mayenne

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A little bit of the Vélo Francette along the Mayenne. No cars, ideal for a safe family outing.

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2

39.6 km

Locks

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Magnificent successions of locks along the Mayenne and +++ mention for the troquet along the greenway in Montgiroux!!!

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3

52.3 km

The Mayenne towpath

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easy and beautiful route

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4

60.1 km

Laval

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Laval is a city of art and history of nearly 50,000 inhabitants. It is crossed by the Mayenne and houses the Museum of Naive Art and Singular Arts.

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62.7 km

La Mayenne

Lake

6

69.8 km

Port-Rhingeard Lock

Highlight • Structure

The Mayenne is punctuated by several locks on this section. The port-Rhingeard lock was built in 1872 to replace a mill that had been there since the 15th century.

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7

94.0 km

Mirwault Lock

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The Mirwault lock is the entrance for boaters to Château-Gontier. It is now mechanized and fully automated. The lock keeper is responsible and can take over if necessary. It's worth stopping by to see it in action.

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95.1 km

Mayenne Viaduct

Highlight • Other

9

113 km

Briacé lock

Highlight • Historical Site

L'Ecluse de Briacé is a historic site on Mayenne, where you can enjoy a picturesque hike along the canal.

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135 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.7 km

35.4 km

16.5 km

2.34 km

307 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.6 km

35.1 km

19.8 km

18.5 km

1.86 km

360 m

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Friday 26 June

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66 %

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