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Plélan-Le-Grand

Paimpont Abbey and Pond – Paimpont Forges loop from Plélan /Le Châtaigner

Plélan-Le-Grand

Paimpont Abbey and Pond – Paimpont Forges loop from Plélan /Le Châtaigner

Moderate

4.0

(2)

8

riders

Paimpont Abbey and Pond – Paimpont Forges loop from Plélan /Le Châtaigner

02:59

48.4km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

2.69 km

Étang de Trécouët

Lake

2

10.3 km

Vallon de la Chambre au Loup

Highlight • Gorge

A valley with several technical passages.
To do preferably by mountain bike but it goes in gravel.

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3

14.2 km

Saint-Malon-sur-Mel

Highlight • Monument

"This church was modified several times over the centuries. The choir retains some sand pits from the 16th century and a wooden statue of Saint John the Baptist (20th century). …

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4

14.2 km

Dragon in front of Bar/Restaurant L'Elixir

Highlight • Other

The Dragon in front of the Elixir Bar/Restaurant welcomes you at the entrance to the town 🐉

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5

16.3 km

Étang de la Marette

Highlight • Lake

1 of the ponds in the area; Friendly tree-lined and landscaped path

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6

30.2 km

View of the Château from the pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

The tour of the pond is not very suitable for cycling despite some quite pleasant passages. Too many obstacles and portages

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7

31.0 km

Paimpont Abbey and Pond

Highlight • Historical Site

The forest of Paimpont is known to be one of the emblematic places of the "gesture" of King Arthur and his knights of the round table. In other words, it …

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8

37.6 km

Paimpont Forges

Highlight • Structure

On the Etang des Forges, the forges of Paimpont are a remarkable industrial site. In 1656, the forges were set up in the heart of the forest of Paimpont. They …

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9

37.7 km

Étang de la Forge

Highlight • Lake

At the southern tip of the department, 40 km from Rennes, the Etang de la Forge stretches along the course of the Semnon, a tributary of the Vilaine.

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37.9 km

Étang des Forges

Lake

B

48.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

15.3 km

4.10 km

1.62 km

268 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

15.9 km

7.92 km

5.86 km

195 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Weather

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Thursday 22 October

14°C

9°C

15 %

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