Laval – Along the Vicoin River loop from Louverné

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Laval – Along the Vicoin River loop from Louverné

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Laval – Along the Vicoin River loop from Louverné

03:32

51.0km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.12 km for 102 m

After 10.2 km for 80 m

After 11.8 km for 178 m

After 34.1 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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895 m

Lime kilns

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Very technical sector and beautiful site

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9.17 km

La Mayenne

Lake

9.50 km

Laval

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Laval is a city of art and history of nearly 50,000 inhabitants. It is crossed by the Mayenne and houses the Museum of Naive Art and Singular Arts.

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10.3 km

Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

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The cathedral is worth a visit.

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10.6 km

View of the Vieux Château de Laval

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On the Old Bridge of Laval, one is captivated by the medieval castle which sits over the city, in particular by this "Tour-Maîtresse", a jewel of medieval architecture.

Anecdote at the origin of this bridge: Guy I of Laval, Lord of Laval in 1020 spanned the Mayenne at the foot of his castle. But he fell with his mount and, seeing himself lost, commended himself to the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. Brought back mysteriously to the shore, he was making a prayer of gratitude when, in the branches of an oak tree, the Blessed Virgin appeared to him. He built a chapel, called Notre-Dame d'Avesnières, and a monastery of nuns where his daughters entered.

Pilgrims flocked there and the chapel, enlarged several times, gave way to a basilica completed by Count Guy V de Laval, great-grandson of the founder.

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11.9 km

Catholic Basilica - Our Lady of Avesnières ⛪✨🕊️

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This church has existed since at least the 9th century, but it got its current appearance in the 12th century, when Benedictines set up a priory there.

The nuns left Avesnières during the Hundred Years War and the church then became a simple parish church again. It was elevated to the rank of minor basilica in 1898 by Pope Leo XIII.

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23.8 km

Bois de L'Huisserie

Forest

33.0 km

Croix de la Falaise

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The view is worth the detour

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34.2 km

Along the Vicoin River

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Nestled in the valley, with walking paths all around, you can follow the Vicoin River along its banks and enjoy nature, the trees and the river itself throughout this segment.

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