Châteaubriant-Ancenis, a region in the Loire-Atlantique department of France, presents diverse landscapes for outdoor pursuits. The area is characterized by historic waterways such as the Nantes-Brest Canal and the Loire River, alongside the Chère River basin, vineyards, and varied natural environments. These features provide a setting for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and more.
The Châteaubriant-Ancenis region offers more than 2,000 routes across several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking,…
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4.5
(19)
166
hikers
7.26km
01:54
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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49
hikers
7.61km
01:57
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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48
hikers
6.10km
01:35
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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36
hikers
8.87km
02:16
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
riders
73.9km
07:36
330m
330m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
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70.2km
07:20
300m
300m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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70
riders
70.1km
03:33
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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47
riders
43.2km
02:04
60m
60m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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82.5km
05:19
420m
410m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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450
riders
93.5km
06:20
360m
360m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(54)
395
riders
78.0km
04:48
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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218
riders
39.7km
02:25
50m
50m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(29)
123
riders
37.9km
02:52
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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233
riders
49.7km
03:55
550m
550m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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89
riders
47.7km
03:39
380m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.3
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46
riders
48.4km
03:33
190m
190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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121
runners
22.4km
02:43
360m
360m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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122
runners
26.0km
03:12
460m
460m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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112
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

29
runners
17.4km
02:04
220m
220m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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87
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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71
riders
128km
05:49
560m
560m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.5
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44
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

24
riders
117km
05:02
910m
910m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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The Châteaubriant-Ancenis region offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Road cycling. The area features historic waterways, rural landscapes, and natural sites. More than 2,000 routes are available for exploration.
Yes, Châteaubriant-Ancenis provides easy hiking options suitable for beginners and families. These trails often follow flat towpaths or gentle paths around lakes. A dedicated guide for easy hikes is available: Easy hikes around Châteaubriant-Ancenis.
Hiking trails in Châteaubriant-Ancenis explore riverbanks, rural areas with ancient standing stones, and serene lakes like Étang de Choisel. The region offers 230 hiking routes. For a comprehensive overview, consult the guide: Hiking around Châteaubriant-Ancenis.
Cycling routes utilize the flat towpaths of the Nantes-Brest Canal and the scenic Loire à Vélo paths along the Loire River. The region offers 406 touring cycling routes and 608 road cycling routes. Information on various cycling options is available in the guide: Cycling around Châteaubriant-Ancenis.
Yes, Châteaubriant-Ancenis features mountain biking and gravel biking routes that navigate varied terrain, including small forests and rural tracks. There are 225 MTB routes and 76 easy MTB routes. Explore options through the guide: MTB Trails around Châteaubriant-Ancenis.
Trails in Châteaubriant-Ancenis pass by notable features such as the Nantes-Brest Canal, the Loire River, and Étang de Choisel. Historical sites include the Château de Châteaubriant, ancient standing stones, and old Roman roads. Viewpoints overlooking the Don Valley also exist.
Châteaubriant-Ancenis is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 36,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from over 4,300 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the Châteaubriant-Ancenis region. These include guides for Hiking, Cycling, Easy hikes, MTB Trails, Running Trails, Gravel biking, and Road Cycling Routes.
Châteaubriant-Ancenis offers family-friendly outdoor options, including parks with picnic areas and kid-friendly walking trails. The Étang de Choisel provides walking trails and picnic spots. The "Greenway: Châteaubriant – Château-Gontier" is suitable for family walks.
The terrain in Châteaubriant-Ancenis varies from flat towpaths along canals and rivers to rural tracks and small forest paths. Some routes feature gentle rolling countryside, while others may include unpaved segments. The region is generally characterized by moderate elevation changes.
For the Châteaubriant-Derval area, contact the Office de Tourisme at 02 40 28 20 90 or tourisme@cc-chateaubriant-derval.fr. For the Pays d'Ancenis area, contact Pays d'Ancenis Tourisme at 02 40 83 07 44 or tourisme@pays-ancenis.com. Their website is pays-ancenis-tourisme.com.

