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Mirwault Lock – Bonne Lock loop from Château-Gontier

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Mirwault Lock – Bonne Lock loop from Château-Gontier

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Mirwault Lock – Bonne Lock loop from Château-Gontier

08:40

136km

790m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: June 26, 2026

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Vallée de la Mayenne

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2.14 km

Mirwault Lock

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The Mirwault lock is the entrance for boaters to Château-Gontier. It is now mechanized and fully automated. The lock keeper is responsible and can take over if necessary. It's worth stopping by to see it in action.

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3.27 km

Mayenne Viaduct

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21.4 km

Briacé lock

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L'Ecluse de Briacé is a historic site on Mayenne, where you can enjoy a picturesque hike along the canal.

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27.5 km

Bonne Lock

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2 parking spaces for departure

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33.1 km

La Mayenne

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40.8 km

Port-Rhingeard Lock

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The Mayenne is punctuated by several locks on this section. The port-Rhingeard lock was built in 1872 to replace a mill that had been there since the 15th century.

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66.9 km

Beach

97.7 km

Hippodrome du Lion d'Angers

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From this place, you will have a breathtaking view of the green Hippodrome du Lion d'Angers. The path follows the banks of the Oudon and Mayenne, and offers panoramic views …

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101 km

View of the Mayenne and the Old Mill in Grez-Neuville

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Grez Neuville is a charming little village where I recommend you stroll along the Quai de l'Hirondelle and the lock. There you will find pretty views over the village, the Mayenne and an old mill.

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112 km

The Towpath of the Mayenne

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136 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

104 km

17.3 km

9.04 km

3.72 km

1.50 km

101 m

Surfaces

54.4 km

49.6 km

19.0 km

7.64 km

5.04 km

303 m

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Thursday 9 July

37°C

22°C

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May 22, 2022,Montreuil-Juigné - Laval (étape 5)

5th stage of a 937 km tour in 10 days in bikepacking mode, which connects portions of the Véloscénie, the Loir Valley by bike, the Vélo Francette, the Vélomaritime and a personal journey back to Paris.
The route follows the Mayenne by the towpath.
(The data that is displayed automatically, imported from my Garmin, are global times. Actual travel times: …

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June 11, 2025,Day 4 on La Velo Francette. Laval to Angers.

Hot day, but reasonable amount of Shade from the tree lined route. 48 miles out of 56 ridden on gravel Cycleway, totally car free. Plenty of interesting scenery, buildings & wildlife en route & some well placed Cafes & Bars

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Mirwault Lock – Bonne Lock loop from Château-Gontier

Mirwault Lock

Mayenne Viaduct

Briacé lock

Bonne Lock

Port-Rhingeard Lock

Hippodrome du Lion d'Angers

View of the Mayenne and the Old Mill in Grez-Neuville

The Towpath of the Mayenne

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