Chaussée des Moines – Vertou Lock loop from Vertou

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Chaussée des Moines – Vertou Lock loop from Vertou

Moderate

4.4

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119

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Chaussée des Moines – Vertou Lock loop from Vertou

03:07

12.3km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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411 m

Chaussée des Moines

Highlight • River

A water reservoir on the Sèvre Nantaise. A very nice place.

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464 m

Vertou Lock

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Originally built in 1755, the lock was badly damaged during the French Revolution before being renovated in 1839.

In its extension is the ford built by the Benedictine monks of …

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640 m

Chemin des Bras Prés

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Pretty pleasant and shady path that runs along the Sèvre Nantaise from the Chaussée des Moines towards Nantes.

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1.68 km

La Sèvre Nantaise

Lake

3.46 km

Beautour Slipway

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Drinking fountain near the toilets

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6.32 km

Sèvre riverbanks

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The impression of being in the middle of the countryside even in the center of rezée

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8.35 km

small bike park

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Nice little bumps, close to Nantes. Fairly poorly maintained.

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.47 km

1.62 km

805 m

419 m

Surfaces

9.45 km

1.26 km

1.17 km

250 m

163 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

16°C

8°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

June 8, 2026,Southern Nantes to Vertou Locks Loop

Easy and very scenic walk along the Sèvre river up to the Vertou locks. Lots of interesting features along the way, including bulls in fields. Fully recommend.