Boël Mill – Pont-Réan loop from Pléchâtel

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Boël Mill – Pont-Réan loop from Pléchâtel

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Boël Mill – Pont-Réan loop from Pléchâtel

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102km

420m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.1 km for 233 m

After 74.2 km for 144 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.96 km

La Courbe

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This place offers a possibility of sheltered rest under the trees when it is hot. The footbridge leads to the bar which is located on the other side of La Vilaine.
There is also a repair station for bicycles.

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11.4 km

La Vilaine

Lake

19.6 km

Boël Mill

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Le Boël is one of the emblematic sites of the Vilaine valley.

Essential place for walks or bike rides (mountain biking, road or gravel, there is something for everyone) and …

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22.6 km

Pont-Réan

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A must-see on the Vilaine towpath, Pont-Rean connects the towns of Guichen and Bruz
Bakery, restaurant, butcher, water point in the immediate vicinity

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22.9 km

View of the Pont-Réan mill

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When you come from Rennes, the mill of Pont-Réan announces the bridge that you will have to cross to continue on the towpath towards the lock of Boël.

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26.9 km

Two Trees on the Banks of the Vilaine River

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I count 3 of them

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31.4 km

View of the Moulin de Champcors

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The towpath leaves the Vilaine for a little less than 2 km to follow the Cicé canal, a long straight line without much interest. I recommend going around, between the …

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45.5 km

Canal de Cicé

Lake

62.0 km

Moulin de la Bouëxière

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The Bouëxière mill dates from 1471, although it has undergone many transformations over time. In 1879, it was notably converted into a flour mill.

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74.3 km

Ancienne carrière du Clos Pointu

Nature Reserve

83.5 km

Guipry-Messac Mill

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This former watermill, documented as early as 1089, was initially used as a fulling mill before being converted into a flour mill in the 19th century. Its operation ceased on …

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