Ille-et-Rance Canal – The Port of Dinan loop from Miniac

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Ille-et-Rance Canal – The Port of Dinan loop from Miniac

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Ille-et-Rance Canal – The Port of Dinan loop from Miniac

05:04

78.2km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional Vallée de la Rance - Côte d'Émeraude

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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24.3 km

Ille-et-Rance Canal

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The Ille-et-Rance canal is a small canal which connects the cities of Rennes and Saint-Malo. It starts at the “Mail” lock in Rennes and ends at the “Châtelier” lock in …

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38.2 km

Écluse du Mottay

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The Mottay lock, located on the Rance, is a charming and peaceful place, ideal for a stroll along the canal. Surrounded by greenery, this traditional lock offers a bucolic setting …

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43.5 km

Ille-et-Rance Canal

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Great well maintained off-road route south of Dinan Port.

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44.6 km

Old bridge over the Rance

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This old bridge located in Léhon is very well preserved and magnificent.

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45.4 km

Canal d'Ille-et-Rance

Lake

47.0 km

The Port of Dinan

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Beautiful historic harbour filled with cafes and shops. A great place to rest and get refreshed.

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48.0 km

Chemin de Halage Along the Rance in Taden

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The Chemin de Halage, a historic towpath on the left bank of the Rance, is now a restful bike and hiking trail, leaving Le Port de Dinan downstream from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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50.8 km

La Rance Fluviale

Lake

67.9 km

Beauchet Tidal Mill

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Tide mill in very good condition.

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69.3 km

A lookout point over the Rance estuary, Saint-Suliac is one of the most beautiful villages in France. To see, the beautiful granite stone houses in the streets, the tide mill, the old salt works, or even the menhir.

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78.2 km

End point

Train Station

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