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Cascade Lock – Pontivy Castle loop from Pontivy
03:05
43.8km
430m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 26, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 2.81 km for 186 m
After 42.4 km for 140 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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2.74 km
Cascade Lock
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42.2 km
Junction Basin of the Canals
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It was Napoleon Bonaparte, then first consul, who decided on September 17, 1802 to channel the Blavet from Pontivy to Lorient. The project was titanic and lasted more than 30 years.
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Pontivy Castle
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Following the codes of Breton military architecture from the end of the 15th century, this castle is one of the last fortified castles to have been built in Brittany.
You will notice that the facade allows adaptation to the development of fire artillery, but that particular attention is paid to comfort and decoration. The downspouts are worked, the skylights carved, and the interior of the castle is equipped with fireplaces and latrines, making it a little gem of comfort for the time.
Two permanent exhibitions are housed there: one is dedicated to the sculptor Gaston Schweitzer, while the other is a more contemporary installation by Japanese artist Koki Watanabe.
I personally loved the contrast offered by this rather austere facade with the charm of the half-timbered houses in the city center, which I invite you to take the time to discover.
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43.7 km
Pontivy
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The Blavet is experiencing spectacular floods here which have left their mark on the inhabitants. The most recent ones date from January 1995 and February 2014.
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43.8 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
19.6 km
9.67 km
6.81 km
5.20 km
2.58 km
Surfaces
16.3 km
15.6 km
10.7 km
857 m
315 m
163 m
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Elevation
Highest point (210 m)
Lowest point (50 m)
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