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Pays de la Loire
Château-Gontier
Houssay

Mayenne Viaduct – Château-Gontier Castle loop from Houssay

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France
Pays de la Loire
Château-Gontier
Houssay

Mayenne Viaduct – Château-Gontier Castle loop from Houssay

Hard

38

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Mayenne Viaduct – Château-Gontier Castle loop from Houssay

03:03

29.5km

130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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1.15 km

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

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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 date from the 19th century. You can also enjoy views of the river and surrounding countryside. A great way to discover the heritage and nature of South Mayenne.

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4.42 km

Chemin de Halage

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3

7.50 km

The Roche mill in Fromentières is an old water mill, probably of medieval origin, enlarged and modernized in 1843, then rebuilt as a flour mill in 1935 after a fire. You can admire the architecture of the mill, as well as the lock and the bridge which cross the Mayenne. The hike, approximately 4 km long, follows the banks of the river and offers peaceful and relaxing views of the countryside. You can leave the car park near the mill and follow the signs indicating the Moulin de la Roche circuit.

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8.93 km

Mayenne Viaduct

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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, or at arch level with your feet. At the arch level, a wooden terrace located in the middle offers you a breathtaking view of the river and the surrounding landscape. You can also access the banks and towpath on both sides of the bridge, and enjoy nature and wildlife. The viaduct is part of the northern bypass of Château-Gontier, a charming town with a rich heritage that is worth visiting. Inaugurated in 2022, the viaduct is the largest road bridge in Mayenne.

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12.2 km

Château-Gontier Castle

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It is the castle that gave its name to the town. Only the fortifications remain. These ramparts are more than millennia old and were built in the 11th century.

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13.2 km

Pendu Lock

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7

14.8 km

From this location on Mayenne, you will have a breathtaking view of the Château de la Haute Roche.

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29.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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25.2 km

3.22 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

16.7 km

5.43 km

5.42 km

1.31 km

630 m

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