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Canal de Nantes à Brest – Magpie Island loop from Redon

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France
Brittany

Canal de Nantes à Brest – Magpie Island loop from Redon

Moderate

4.7

(3)

32

riders

Canal de Nantes à Brest – Magpie Island loop from Redon

02:42

53.9km

170m

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 49 m for 8 m

After 53.9 km for 8 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.45 km

Canal de Nantes à Brest

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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 …

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2

10.0 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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3

10.8 km

Canal Boats and Lock Café

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4

10.8 km

Lock No. 19 of Maclaye-Painfaut

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At these beautifully plant-decorated locks the canal Nantes-à-Brest is in a separate channel next to the Oust River for a short distance, where you can enjoy the typical authentic natural landscape.

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5

11.2 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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18.7 km

The Oust River and Its Locks

Highlight (Segment) • River

The canal takes advantage of a long flat stretch of the Oust river; also great for biking 🚴

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7

31.8 km

Gélin lock

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8

44.6 km

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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53.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.0 km

15.0 km

1.48 km

971 m

461 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

13.1 km

6.28 km

3.46 km

179 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 10 October

16°C

7°C

51 %

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