Port of Nort-sur-Erdre – Tindière Lock loop from Casson

France

Pays de la Loire

Châteaubriant-Ancenis

Casson

Port of Nort-sur-Erdre – Tindière Lock loop from Casson

Moderate

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Port of Nort-sur-Erdre – Tindière Lock loop from Casson

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46.6km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.6 km

Canal de Nantes à Brest

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Very rolling path, a little monotonous

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15.4 km

Mouth of the Nantes-Brest canal

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15.6 km

Start of the Nantes–Brest Canal

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15.7 km

Quiheix Lock

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The Quiheix lock marks the beginning or end of the Nantes-Brest Canal. At its confluence with the Erdre.

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22.1 km

Port Mulon Park and Castle

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19th century castle overlooking a large 15 hectare park, known for its rare species and for its music festival "La Nuit de l'Erdre". The path along the Erdre can be …

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23.1 km

Port of Nort-sur-Erdre

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Also known as "the Basin," this small marina is the main attraction in Nort-sur-Erdre. Water sports are also available here. There are restrooms with a tap next to the harbor …

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27.5 km

Nestled along the Nantes-Brest Canal, the Écluse de la Tindière lodge welcomes hikers and cycle tourists looking for comfortable overnight stays in a relaxing setting. The rooms offer stunning views of the canal!

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41.6 km

A nice little corner of the countryside

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A nice gravel path in the forest, wide enough for several bikes. Suitable for bikes with thicker tires, however if you have thinner ones there is a mark on the sides where there are fewer stones.

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46.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

13.6 km

6.05 km

5.05 km

2.96 km

Surfaces

16.8 km

13.8 km

11.4 km

3.99 km

567 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

16°C

10°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

July 16, 2023,Glander en Gravel en Loire-Atlantique au départ de Sucé 😉

Country walk with my friend Ben from Sucé sur Erdre towards Nort sur Erdre.
We escape the rain ☔️ this time...
Not a good day to visit the port of Nort, it's the annual clearance sale and it's literally packed with people. No problem, we'll come back!

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