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Château-Gontier

Château-Gontier Castle – The Mayenne at Daon loop from Daon

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Pays de la Loire

Château-Gontier

Château-Gontier Castle – The Mayenne at Daon loop from Daon

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Château-Gontier Castle – The Mayenne at Daon loop from Daon

02:23

27.2km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 568 m for 16 m

After 26.7 km for 16 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

6.28 km

Ménil riverside café

Highlight • Structure

If you are looking for a unique way to discover Mayenne, you can try the Bac de Ménil, the last ferry in the department. You can cross the river on foot, by bike, on horseback or even by car, and enjoy the panoramic views of the countryside. The Bac de Ménil runs from April 15 to September 15 and is free. You can also enjoy the nearby picnic area and playground. The Bac de Ménil is an excellent option for a fun and original hike.

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2

11.0 km

View of the Château de la Haute Roche

Highlight • Other

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

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3

13.5 km

Château-Gontier Castle

Highlight • Monument

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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4

13.8 km

Quai d'Alsace on the banks of the Mayenne

Highlight • Other

Starting point for cruises on the Mayenne.

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5

14.5 km

View of Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

14.7 km

Pendu Lock

Highlight • Structure

A site exploited since a very long time, as early as the 11th century, with two mills: the Petit Pendu and the Grand Pendu.

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7

17.1 km

House of statues

Highlight • Other

The "house with statues" is actually called the Grande Terrinière. This late 18th-century house is recognizable by its pagoda-like roof and the human and animal statues decorating the garden.

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8

26.8 km

The Mayenne at Daon

Highlight • River

From the village of Daon, a breathtaking view of Mayenne awaits you.

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B

27.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

2.44 km

2.31 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

3.75 km

1.51 km

975 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 4 November

12°C

3°C

22 %

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