Locmiquélic is a coastal region in the Morbihan department of Brittany, France, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. Situated on the Rade de Lorient and bordered by the Blavet River estuary, the area features a harmonious blend of maritime scenery, extensive marshlands like the Marais de Pen Mané, and verdant inland paths. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and more.
Locmiquélic provides a range of…
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282
runners
9.74km
01:05
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required.

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runners
19.2km
02:11
130m
130m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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6.20km
00:41
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required.

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4.56km
00:29
30m
30m
Easy run. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.5
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183
hikers
9.37km
02:25
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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18.8km
04:53
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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9.38km
02:28
80m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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33
hikers
5.63km
01:28
30m
30m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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4.2
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154
riders
52.5km
02:08
270m
270m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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158
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26.0km
01:07
160m
160m
Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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103
riders
46.9km
02:04
220m
220m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

31
riders
48.9km
02:23
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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3.8
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112
riders
41.2km
03:16
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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96
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47.2km
03:17
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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86
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33.3km
01:54
180m
180m
Easy mountain bike ride.

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28
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25.8km
01:25
140m
140m
Easy mountain bike ride.
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159
riders
34.5km
02:02
110m
110m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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24.2km
01:28
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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74
riders
41.9km
03:22
430m
430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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216
riders
25.6km
01:31
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.5
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59
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45.8km
02:59
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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37.0km
02:01
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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128
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48.7km
02:32
250m
250m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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41
riders
26.6km
01:32
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Locmiquélic offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Touring cycling. The region features 68 routes across these sports, catering to diverse interests and skill levels. More than 18,000 visitors have explored the area.
Locmiquélic features a total of 68 outdoor routes. These routes are distributed across various sports, including 16 for hiking, 22 for jogging, 5 for mountain biking, 11 for road cycling, and 14 for touring cycling. The routes have an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 stars from over 1,500 ratings.
Yes, Locmiquélic has mountain biking trails. There are 5 dedicated mountain biking routes available in the region. More information on these trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Locmiquélic guide.
Locmiquélic offers 11 road cycling routes, including sections of the "Tour de la Rade" which circumnavigates Lorient Bay. The V45 cycle route also traverses the area, showcasing coastal landscapes. Detailed information on these routes is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Locmiquélic guide.
Locmiquélic provides 16 hiking routes, including portions of the GR 34, also known as the "customs path," which offers coastal exploration. Trails like "Entre rade, terre et marais à Locmiquélic" and the Circuit de Pen Mané offer diverse environments. The Hiking around Locmiquélic guide provides further details.
Trails in Locmiquélic feature diverse natural landscapes, including coastal scenery along the Rade de Lorient and the Blavet River estuary. The Marais de Pen Mané, a Special Protection Area for birds, and the Toulvern pond are significant marshland features. Greenways along riverbanks also offer verdant environments.
Yes, cyclists in Locmiquélic can combine their rides with scenic boat trips across Lorient Bay using the local "batobus" service. This unique transport option allows for exploration of different points of interest and adds a distinctive dimension to cycling tours. It connects various locations around the bay.
Locmiquélic offers routes suitable for various fitness levels, making it accessible for families. The diverse network of greenways and cycle routes, along with tranquil marshland trails, provides options for less strenuous activities. Specific family-friendly routes can be identified within the komoot guides for hiking and cycling.
Komoot offers several guides for Locmiquélic, including MTB Trails around Locmiquélic, Road Cycling Routes around Locmiquélic, Hiking around Locmiquélic, and Running Trails around Locmiquélic. Guides for gravel biking and general cycling are also available.
The official website for the municipality of Locmiquélic is https://www.mairie-locmiquelic.fr. For direct inquiries, the Mairie (Town Hall) of Locmiquélic can be reached by phone at +33297334224. These resources provide local administrative and community information.
The 'Tour de la Rade' is a significant cycling route that circumnavigates the Lorient Bay, passing through Locmiquélic, Lorient, and Port-Louis. It is approximately 18 miles (29 kilometers) one way and offers extensive coastal views. This route is suitable for road cycling and touring cycling.

