A (short) journey from the Mayenne valley to the medieval city of Châteaubriant, through bocage landscapes between Mayenne, Anjou and Loire-Atlantique. Following an old railroad line, this cycling itinerary entirely on greenways takes you past picturesque villages and small working-class towns. Halfway along, the "Mine Bleue" invites you to descend into the heart of an old slate mine. The trail then continues, punctuated by numerous medieval discoveries... It's an easy, car-free route, accessible to all!
Elevation of the route
112 m150 m
Waytypes of the cycle route
Cycle path: 67,97 km By road: 0,81 km
Surface of the cycle route
Smooth: 11,07 km Rough: 20,10 km Unknown: 37,61 km
70 km greenway between Château-Gontier and Châteaubriant
Route signposting and layout
The Château Gontier - Châteaubriant route is almost entirely laid out as a greenway.
Train stations
Châteaubriant station (direct "tram-train" link to Nantes - 1h10)
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