Roussière Lock – La Roussière Lock loop from Le Louroux-Béconnais

Roussière Lock – La Roussière Lock loop from Le Louroux-Béconnais

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Roussière Lock – La Roussière Lock loop from Le Louroux-Béconnais

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133km

570m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Vallée de la Mayenne

Vallée de la Romme

Forêt domaniale de Longuenée

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36.8 km

Roussière Lock

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Magnificent lock where a house sits above the water.

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37.1 km

Picturesque lock on the banks of the Mayenne on the Vélo Francette route. It is an ideal place to take a break and enjoy the idyllic setting. You can stock up at the Écluse bistro, or visit the small village.

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49.1 km

Mayenne River and Saint-Aubin Island Ferry

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Nice first section to leave Angers direction North via the Vélo Francette. Slightly earthy sandy track, but rolling.

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57.5 km

Lake Maine

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Lac de Maine is a leisure park in the city of Angers. it has many walking trails.

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62.8 km

Bouchemaine

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In the 17th century, the bishops of Angers made the abbey their second home. Today it is above all a place where you can discover excellent exhibitions of paintings and …

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64.4 km

Pointe de Bouchemaine

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The tip of Bouchemaine is an old village of Loire mariners which is located at the confluence of the Maine and the Loire.

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95.3 km

Beach

96.0 km

Suspension bridge over the Loire

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On a tour on such a long and wide river, like the Loire, you will always drive over spectacular bridges. Many of the bridges are very old and bear witness …

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105 km

Cale de la Meilleraie

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You can stop for a few minutes on the quays of this charming fishing village and enjoy a remarkable view of the Loire, the Varades bridge and Saint-Florent-le-Vieil on the opposite bank.

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