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France
Brittany
Lorient
Belz

Port du Vieux Passage – Port-Louis Citadel loop from Étel

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Brittany
Lorient
Belz

Port du Vieux Passage – Port-Louis Citadel loop from Étel

Moderate

4.6

(14)

128

riders

Port du Vieux Passage – Port-Louis Citadel loop from Étel

02:59

50.2km

190m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.90 km for 139 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.12 km

Vieux Passage

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Vieux Passage is a small port nestled in the Etel ria. This corner of paradise with beautiful Breton houses lives to the rhythm of the tides in a peaceful and remarkable natural setting.

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2.49 km

Port du Vieux Passage

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Hiking trails on the Riviere d'Etel, great views, beautiful nature

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2.97 km

Crique du Vieux Passage

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This pretty little cove can be accessed at low tide. Nestled in a cove of the ria, it offers a magnificent picture of unspoiled nature in contact with typical Breton houses.

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11.9 km

Gâvres Military Road

Highlight (Segment) • Other

The only land access to the town of Gâvres, this five-kilometer road will delight any cyclist looking for meditation or speed. Closer to Gâvres, take a moment to savor the …

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27.6 km

Horses

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Great tour that avoids all busy roads. only difficulty, the descent on a path after Bambris, you have to do it slowly and it's okay. Can be tricky in winter after heavy rain.

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34.4 km

Locmalo Ferry Terminal

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From here, line B4 goes to Gavres. Bicycles and luggage are stored separately in the small boat. The ferry staff are very helpful.

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35.8 km

Port-Louis Citadel

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The citadel of Port-Louis, located on a rocky point at the entrance to the harbor of Lorient, was built from 1591 by the Spanish, under the orders of Cristobal de …

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36.4 km

Hikers and cyclists can take the ferry to Lorient. When the wind blows, the sailing and motorboat harbor is quite busy, including the harbor cinema.

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50.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

9.84 km

3.63 km

2.61 km

2.31 km

170 m

Surfaces

32.0 km

15.4 km

1.62 km

658 m

599 m

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Sunday 12 July

31°C

20°C

37 %

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Comments

August 2, 2021,Strand, Fischsuppe und Wasserbus – Plage de Gâvres, Port Louis, Locmiquélic (Runde)
After we shared the country roads with the cars for the first few kilometers, it was quieter and, above all, more beautiful along the coast. Gâvres with its alleys is worth seeing, a detour to the Maison Glaz bistro is a real surprise - with local beers, fish terrines and fish soup. Inexpensive and sustainable. It went back by crossing …

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