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Pays de la Loire
Châteaubriant-Ancenis
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Abbaretz mine spoil tip – Mine Lake loop from Bégly

Easy

5.0

(1)

4

riders

Abbaretz mine spoil tip – Mine Lake loop from Bégly

01:17

16.4km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9.65 km for 5 m

After 9.77 km for 38 m

After 9.90 km for 38 m

After 10.0 km for 5 m

Waypoints

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8.05 km

Abbaretz lagoon

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A half-Mordor, half-Mad Max atmosphere with these reddish-orange marshes. The color is due to the oxidation of heavy metals contained in these highly acidic waters: iron, manganese, cobalt, and... arsenic. …

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9.34 km

Abbaretz mine spoil tip

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A truly amazing site. Bring a lock, as you have to leave your bike at the bottom of the steps.

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9.62 km

Mine Lake

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This 40-meter-deep (!!!) pond occupies the former Abbaretz tin mine, which has been in operation since Roman times. It cannot be cycled around, but it is possible to do so …

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9.86 km

Mine Lake

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This deep mine excavation is now a beautiful lake and hiking spot. The calm waters offer amazing reflections from the shore.

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16.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.46 km

5.55 km

3.29 km

975 m

124 m

Surfaces

8.71 km

5.53 km

1.15 km

619 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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