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Canal de Nantes à Brest – Magpie Island loop from Redon

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Brittany

Canal de Nantes à Brest – Magpie Island loop from Redon

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Canal de Nantes à Brest – Magpie Island loop from Redon

02:20

44.4km

130m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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 25, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 43.3 km for 10 m

After 43.8 km for 10 m

After 43.9 km for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.45 km

Canal de Nantes à Brest

Highlight • Other

The Nantes-Brest Canal, at Redon, offers a peaceful stroll along its green banks. This river crossroads, where the Vilaine and the canal meet, is ideal for cycling enthusiasts. The tree-lined towpaths allow you to enjoy the calm of nature while admiring the boats passing by.

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Nantes–Brest Canal — Scenic Landscape

Highlight • River

the landscape is constantly changing - nothing uniform - beautiful landscapes.
We thought the Loire was the highlight - no - it gets even better, driving through Brittany here. Simply indescribable.

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9.05 km

Escapades Verticales — Adventure Course

Highlight • Climb

Vertical Escapades is an adventure trail that mixes tree climbing and climbing. The park also offers canoe rental.

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9.64 km

Magpie Island

Highlight • Natural

Very nice view of the island from the canal. There is the possibility of taking a break with a beautiful view of the rocks of the island (café which also offers food, and picnic tables).

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10.8 km

Towpath on the Nantes-Brest canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Superb landscape along the Canal to Redon. Note the possibility of renting Canoes and the presence of an adventure course along the canal in St Vincent sur Oust

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21.7 km

Gélin lock

Highlight • Other

43.6 km

Redon

Highlight • Settlement

Redon is a small historic town full of charm. It is located at the crossroads of the western waterways with the Nantes-Brest canal, and the Channel-Ocean link. The Grand’Rue is lined with elegant half-timbered houses.

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44.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.5 km

3.75 km

2.81 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

6.79 km

4.61 km

634 m

191 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 24 August

26°C

15°C

13 %

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Magpie Island

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