Ille-et-Rance Canal – The Port of Dinan loop from Pleudihen

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Ille-et-Rance Canal – The Port of Dinan loop from Pleudihen

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Ille-et-Rance Canal – The Port of Dinan loop from Pleudihen

07:02

111km

560m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

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After 75.4 km for 177 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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33.8 km

Site des Onze écluses

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A series of 11 locks over a little more than 2 kilometers, roughly one every 200 meters, allows boats to overcome a 27-meter difference in elevation. It's a veritable aquatic …

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48.9 km

Ille-et-Rance Canal

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The Ille-et-Rance canal is a small canal which connects the cities of Rennes and Saint-Malo. It starts at the “Mail” lock in Rennes and ends at the “Châtelier” lock in …

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62.8 km

Écluse du Mottay

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The Mottay lock, located on the Rance, is a charming and peaceful place, ideal for a stroll along the canal. Surrounded by greenery, this traditional lock offers a bucolic setting …

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68.1 km

Ille-et-Rance Canal

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Great well maintained off-road route south of Dinan Port.

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69.3 km

Old bridge over the Rance

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This old bridge located in Léhon is very well preserved and magnificent.

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70.0 km

Canal d'Ille-et-Rance

Lake

71.7 km

The Port of Dinan

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Beautiful historic harbour filled with cafes and shops. A great place to rest and get refreshed.

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72.6 km

Chemin de Halage Along the Rance in Taden

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The Chemin de Halage, a historic towpath on the left bank of the Rance, is now a restful bike and hiking trail, leaving Le Port de Dinan downstream from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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75.5 km

La Rance Fluviale

Lake

76.5 km

Manoir de la Grand'Cour

Castle

91.6 km

Dinard–Saint-Samson-sur-Rance Greenway

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The Voie Vert cycle route from Dinard to Saint-Samson uses the route of the former railway line between Dinard and Dinan. The 17 kilometres of the route run to Pleurtuit, …

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111 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.3 km

36.9 km

13.3 km

9.12 km

6.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.7 km

45.3 km

8.51 km

8.28 km

886 m

211 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

10°C

3°C

9 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

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As I climb out of my houseboat this morning and swing onto my bike saddle, I can't believe how beautifully our day has begun. Gentle morning mist envelops the Canal d'Ille-et-Rance in a mystical, almost magical atmosphere. The trees are reflected in the water, the birds chirp in competition with one another, and here and there a few anglers sit …

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