View of the Aff footbridge – Canal de Nantes à Brest loop from Redon

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View of the Aff footbridge – Canal de Nantes à Brest loop from Redon

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View of the Aff footbridge – Canal de Nantes à Brest loop from Redon

02:50

43.7km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: July 30, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 49 m for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.09 km

Bois de la Belle Anguille

Forest

5.06 km

Towpath along the Vilaine

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This path which runs along the banks of the Vilaine was built in the 18th century. At the time, it allowed barges to be pulled, most often by horses. It …

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22.3 km

View of the Aff footbridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The small Aff stream has been dammed here to direct water into mill runs in historic times. Decorated with flowers most of the year, and with art during the festival

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33.1 km

La Casa Try'Ana - a beautiful place to relax

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a lovely place to linger, enjoy a cider, in beautiful surroundings.
I would have regretted driving past here. So it was a pleasant stop with friendly hosts!

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33.1 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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33.8 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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34.4 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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34.7 km

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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35.0 km

L'Ancienne maison du passeur

Ruins

42.1 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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