Mirwault Lock – Mayenne Viaduct loop from Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne

Bike touring routes & trails

France

Pays de la Loire

Mirwault Lock – Mayenne Viaduct loop from Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne

Easy

4.5

(4)

riders

Mirwault Lock – Mayenne Viaduct loop from Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne

01:48

27.0km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.18 km

Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

Highlight • Other

Romanesque church built in the 11th century. Feel free to visit it. The crypt in particular is remarkable.

Showing Translation

Tip by

2.88 km

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.01 km

Mayenne Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Mayenne Viaduct is an impressive bridge that spans the Mayenne River for 300 meters and offers two ways to cross it: at road level with a bike or car, …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.47 km

Chemin de Halage

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

9.05 km

Neuville Lock

Highlight • Other

A magnificent site. The presence of a paved road and two mills is attested as early as 1706.
Toilets and refreshment bar.

Showing Translation

Tip by

13.8 km

Old Pumping Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Very beautiful ironwork, reminiscent of Jules Verne, Eiffel, and therefore steampunk

Translated by Google •

Tip by

15.7 km

The Lock Keeper's House of La Rongère and Former Mill

Highlight • Structure

The Rongère lock is a historic and panoramic site on the Mayenne River in France. There you will see the old mill, the bridge and the lock keeper's house, which …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

27.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types