Rohan Castle – Cascade Lock loop from Lycée Le Gros Chêne

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Rohan Castle – Cascade Lock loop from Lycée Le Gros Chêne

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Rohan Castle – Cascade Lock loop from Lycée Le Gros Chêne

01:53

30.0km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.76 km for 186 m

After 28.0 km for 186 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.22 km

Guernal lock on the Nantes-Brest canal

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The Guernal lock is located in the town of Neulliac. It was built around the 1800s and is accompanied by several buildings (houses, stores, bridges over locks) whose restoration has not been completed.

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7.03 km

Porzo Lock on the Nantes-Brest Canal

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10.2 km

Aquinian Lock on the Nantes–Brest Canal

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The historic canal and the trail share the course of the Blavet, which was made navigable by a series of locks like this one next to the small community of Aquinian

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14.3 km

Shelter From the Rain

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21.4 km

Rohan Castle

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Château de Pontivy Having belonged to the Duke of Rohan

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21.5 km

Récollets Lock

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Historic locks on the Nantes-à-Brest canal

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22.0 km

Pontivy Tourist Office

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The Pontivy Tourist Office is located on a boat on the banks of the Blavet.

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27.9 km

Cascade Lock

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Just before arriving in Pontivy the river Blavet crashes down a wide cascade, while the canal is channelled left through a lock. Pedestrians and bikers can cross the narrow metal …

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30.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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