La Nouaye is a commune located in the department of Ille-et-Vilaine in Brittany, France. This rural area is characterized by agricultural land and is traversed by brooks such as the Garun and the Pont Besnard, contributing to its green and natural environment. Situated within the Vilaine basin, La Nouaye offers a setting for several outdoor activities like mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, and more. The landscape provides varied terrain suitable for different levels of outdoor engagement.
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4.7
(6)
28
riders
26.9km
01:53
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.6
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82
riders
37.9km
03:03
380m
380m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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35.8km
02:20
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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33
riders
37.9km
03:02
350m
350m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.4
(38)
128
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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71
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54.0km
04:26
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.8
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53
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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23
riders
22.6km
01:49
230m
230m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.0
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86
runners
4.76km
00:30
30m
30m
Easy run. Mostly paved surfaces.

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93
runners
11.1km
01:11
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
15.5km
01:39
100m
100m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

15
runners
12.2km
01:17
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.4
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43
hikers
5.65km
01:27
30m
30m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

4.7
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14
hikers
11.2km
03:01
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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hikers
1.57km
00:24
0m
0m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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hikers
7.73km
02:00
40m
40m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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17
riders
72.7km
03:15
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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13
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46.7km
02:16
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

9
riders
53.4km
02:31
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
27.6km
01:10
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.3
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13
riders
48.9km
02:51
290m
290m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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14
riders
46.4km
02:41
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

11
riders
49.4km
03:25
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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12
riders
72.6km
04:00
360m
360m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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La Nouaye offers various outdoor activities including mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, gravel biking, and jogging. The region features more than 10 routes across these sports. These activities are integrated within the broader Montfort Communauté.
La Nouaye's surrounding area provides trails adapted for mountain biking. These trails can be part of circuits that also accommodate walking and horseback riding. For more details on routes, consult the MTB Trails around La Nouaye guide.
La Nouaye is central to a network of hiking trails, with some circuits starting directly from the commune. Options range from easy walks, such as the "Circuit de la haie Saudrine n°106" which takes approximately 1 hour, to more challenging routes. Further information can be found in the Hiking around La Nouaye guide.
The region features peaceful country roads suitable for both touring and road cycling. While generally flat, some routes may include steeper sections. Explore available routes in the Cycling around La Nouaye and Road Cycling Routes around La Nouaye guides.
La Nouaye offers easily accessible paths suitable for any fitness level, making them appropriate for families. The local Mairie provides family-friendly nature discovery booklets and maps for various circuits. These resources enhance the experience for visitors of all ages.
La Nouaye is characterized by its rural setting and agricultural land. The commune is traversed by two brooks, the Garun and the Pont Besnard (also known as Pont Colin), which contribute to its green environment. The area is situated within the Vilaine basin, specifically the Meu sub-basin.
Routes in La Nouaye have an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 1,000 users. Over 14,000 visitors have explored the area using komoot.
Komoot offers several guides for La Nouaye, including MTB Trails around La Nouaye, Cycling around La Nouaye, and Hiking around La Nouaye. Additional guides cover road cycling, gravel biking, and running trails.
Yes, outdoor excursions in La Nouaye can include cultural elements. Historical landmarks such as the 15th-century Saint Hubert Church and classified calvary vestiges are present in the area. These sites offer a cultural dimension to outdoor pursuits.
Maps and information for numerous hiking, cycling, and VTT circuits are accessible through the local tourism office. The Montfort Communauté also promotes and provides resources for outdoor activities. Routes can often be downloaded for free.
The official website for La Nouaye is https://www.lanouaye.fr/. This site provides general information about the commune.

