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Lake Vioreau – Grand Réservoir de Vioreau loop from Joué-sur-Erdre

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Lake Vioreau – Grand Réservoir de Vioreau loop from Joué-sur-Erdre

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Lake Vioreau – Grand Réservoir de Vioreau loop from Joué-sur-Erdre

01:33

25.2km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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304 m

Viewpoint over Joué-sur-Erdre

Highlight • Structure

From the bridge, you can enjoy a beautiful, unobstructed view of the Saint-Léger-de-Joué church, punctuated by the sound of the river. The bridge and washhouse date back to the 13th century.

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19.8 km

West bridge at Lac de Vioreau

Highlight • Lake

A quiet deck with stunning views of the lake. A great place to take a break from your run and take in the scenery.

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21.1 km

Largest reservoir in the Loire-Atlantique department with an area of 200 hectares. It enables the Nantes-Brest Canal to be supplied with water via the supply canal. It is owned by the Loire-Atlantique Department under the direction of the Maritime Service.

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Grand Réservoir de Vioreau

Highlight • Lake

The Grand Réservoir de Vioreau, located near Joué-sur-Erdre in the Pays de la Loire region, is an impressive body of water covering approximately 900 hectares. Originally built to regulate the flow of the Erdre and ensure the water supply to the surrounding areas, the reservoir now provides a magnificent setting for mountain biking. The surrounding trails offer varied terrain, from smooth lakeside paths to challenging and rugged sections through the nearby forests.

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21.7 km

Vioreau Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Vioreau reservoir is the main water supply reservoir for the Nantes-Brest canal. The dam was built in 1835.

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25.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

2.66 km

2.38 km

615 m

310 m

269 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

10.8 km

958 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

37°C

21°C

2 %

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Lake Vioreau – Grand Réservoir de Vioreau loop from Joué-sur-Erdre

Viewpoint over Joué-sur-Erdre

West bridge at Lac de Vioreau

Lake Vioreau

Grand Réservoir de Vioreau

Vioreau Reservoir Dam

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