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Cycling in Brittany
Brittany offers two mixed road loop routes from Plumeliau with moderate climbing up to 576 m over distances of 52 to 81 km.
Brittany's cycling routes start from Plumeliau, with two loop options that vary between 52 and 81 km. These routes provide mixed riding on minor and main roads alongside cycle paths and quiet streets.
The climbs range from 408 m to 576 m, with gradients occasionally exceeding 5%, making these rides suitable for those seeking moderate elevation. The terrain is mainly flat with some rolling sections, and the surfaces are predominantly paved with a minor unpaved component.
What the riding is like
The terrain in these routes is rolling with 65% flat sections and 17% climbing, including gradients over 5% for nearly 4 km. Route lengths vary between 52 and 81 km with climbing up to 576 m. The road mix includes 40% minor roads, 26% main roads, and 26% paths, with only 2.1 km of dedicated cycle paths. The surface is mostly paved at 89%, with 10% unpaved. The steepest gradient is 10.2% over a 500 m stretch. The biggest climbs are on the Plumeliau – Mur-de-Bretagne route at 576 m height.
Cycling infrastructure
Across the two routes, there are 2.1 km of cycle paths, 34.8 km of main roads without cycle lanes, and 12.2 km of roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more.
Best time to ride
The best months for cycling in Brittany are May to September, with summer months having daily highs around 23°C and recorded rides in July.
Riding in Brittany in numbers
- 2
- 134 km
- 81 km
- 576 m
Where to start in Brittany
Rides in Brittany
When to ride Brittany
Best months: May to Sep.
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