Malestroit Lock – Historic centre of Malestroit loop from Malansac

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Malestroit Lock – Historic centre of Malestroit loop from Malansac

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Malestroit Lock – Historic centre of Malestroit loop from Malansac

07:17

116km

590m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 83.6 km for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.87 km

Malansac parc préhistoire

Forest

15.2 km

Ecluse de Beaumont - a lock of exceptional beauty

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A charming place. A very well-kept facility surrounded by lush greenery. The peace and quiet of this place make a great impression.

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22.2 km

Malestroit Lock

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Taking the shortest of the branches of the Oust River across the plain opening up at the North end of town, the canal here needs another set of locks. The …

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34.4 km

Montertelot Lock

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Chapel of an old monastery right next to the canal and a small park to rest or camp at night

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44.5 km

Malestroit Lock and Moored Boats

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

The charming Malestroit lock and the boats moored behind it along the canal create an unforgettable sight.

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45.2 km

Thanks to its half-timbered houses, its stone facades and its sculptures, Malestroit is labeled “city of character”.

A thousand-year-old village, Malestroit still houses houses from the 15th and 16th centuries as well as locks, mills and churches full of stories.

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45.8 km

Nantes–Brest Canal between Saint-Congard and Malestroit

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Ideally located between the canal and the forest, this section of cycle path is very quiet while offering a passable surface for all types of bike.

A very pleasant passage of the Eurovélo 1 cycle route!

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68.7 km

Towpath on the Nantes-Brest canal

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Superb landscape along the Canal to Redon. Note the possibility of renting Canoes and the presence of an adventure course along the canal in St Vincent sur Oust

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72.8 km

Magpie Island

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Very nice view of the island from the canal. There is the possibility of taking a break with a beautiful view of the rocks of the island (café which also offers food, and picnic tables).

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