Ploëzal is a commune located in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany, France, offering a diverse setting for outdoor activities. The region is characterized by its position in the scenic Trieux River valley, featuring rolling landscapes, riverside paths, and gentle hills. Its varied terrain, influenced by both inland and coastal proximity, provides an engaging environment for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, hiking, and gravel biking.
Ploëzal provides a range of outdoor…
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Average rating
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People visited

6
riders
62.5km
02:50
560m
560m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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63
riders
140km
06:43
1,270m
1,270m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

16
riders
140km
06:08
1,290m
1,290m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

15
riders
131km
05:52
1,240m
1,240m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
(11)
159
riders
130km
08:13
1,130m
1,130m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(8)
26
riders
26.3km
01:40
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
riders
23.1km
01:30
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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10
riders
8.97km
00:32
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(10)
71
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
hikers
4.69km
01:15
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(3)
11
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(1)
5
hikers
3.14km
00:49
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
runners
9.22km
01:00
50m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

31
runners
12.1km
01:21
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
runners
9.14km
01:06
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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20
runners
15.3km
01:51
240m
240m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
(3)
22
riders
53.2km
04:17
710m
710m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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13
riders
42.4km
03:25
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(1)
8
riders
22.9km
01:48
280m
280m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
4
riders
36.4km
02:36
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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6
riders
38.5km
02:29
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
57.4km
03:44
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

3
riders
52.5km
03:04
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
2
riders
43.8km
02:59
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ploëzal offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, hiking, and gravel biking. The region features more than 40 routes across these sports. These activities take place in the scenic Trieux River valley, offering diverse landscapes.
Yes, Ploëzal is well-suited for touring cycling, with routes exploring the Trieux River valley. An example is the "Trieux River – Château de la Roche-Jagu loop from Pontrieux" which is 16.3 miles (26.3 km) long. More options can be found in the Cycling around Ploëzal guide.
Ploëzal offers several road cycling routes, often featuring scenic loops through the countryside. A moderate 38.8-mile (62.5 km) loop from Pontrieux passing by Poulafret Pond is available. Additional routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Ploëzal guide.
The region provides various jogging trails, allowing exploration of Ploëzal's natural beauty. Routes include riverside paths along the Trieux River and wooded sections. The Running Trails around Ploëzal guide offers specific options.
Yes, Ploëzal provides opportunities for mountain biking with routes of varying difficulty. The MTB Trails around Ploëzal guide lists available routes. Gravel biking, a hybrid discipline, is also popular for exploring varied landscapes and unpaved roads.
Ploëzal offers hiking opportunities through its diverse landscapes, including riverside paths and areas around historical landmarks. The Hiking around Ploëzal guide provides detailed information on available trails. The Saint-François Footbridge is part of significant paths for pedestrians.
Key points of interest include the Trieux River and Estuary, offering scenic routes. The Château de la Roche-Jagu provides panoramic views and historical context. The 19th-century Saint-François Footbridge over the Guindy River is also a notable landmark used by cyclists and pedestrians.
The region's diverse terrain includes gentle hills and riverside paths, which can accommodate family-friendly outings. Specific routes suitable for families are often found among the touring cycling and jogging options. Users can filter routes on komoot for easier difficulty levels.
Ploëzal is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 9,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 stars. There are over 40 routes available for various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Ploëzal, including Cycling around Ploëzal, Road Cycling Routes around Ploëzal, Running Trails around Ploëzal, MTB Trails around Ploëzal, Hiking around Ploëzal, and Gravel biking around Ploëzal.
The official website for Ploëzal is ploezal.fr/. The phone number for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Ploëzal is +33296956207. These resources can provide further local information.

