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Petit Port – The Erdre loop from Université de Nantes

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Pays de la Loire

Petit Port – The Erdre loop from Université de Nantes

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4.3

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266

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Petit Port – The Erdre loop from Université de Nantes

01:01

9.38km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.29 km

Petit Port

Highlight • River

Landing of the Navibus N3, the ferryman which crosses the Erdre at this location. The boat can carry several bicycles, except during busy periods.
Located at the crossroads of the towpath and the path which runs along the Cens river.

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2.33 km

Pontoon Navibus

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3

3.17 km

Towpath along the Erdre, opposite the Château d'Éraudière

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It's a great way to get out of Nantes from the North! However, be careful with runners and walkers ...

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4.40 km

Floating bridge

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The floating bridge over the Erdre is only set up on the marathon weekend and is only passable for runners.

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4.72 km

The Erdre

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The Erdre is a direct tributary of the Loire which crosses the city center of Nantes. Just before flowing into the "wildest river in Europe", the Erdre is channelled. During …

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5.95 km

Along the Erdre on the outskirts of Nantes

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Avoid going there on a sunny weekend afternoon, as there are a lot of people and the path is rather narrow

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7.53 km

Le Cens - Petit Port cycle path

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Fairly pleasant tree-lined route to the Erdre

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9.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.79 km

2.34 km

147 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.14 km

2.07 km

1.16 km

745 m

246 m

< 100 m

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