Mixed · France
Plumeliau – Mur-de-Bretagne
- 81 km
- 576 m
- Hard
- Mixed
Elevation profile
- 576 m
- 81 km
Route overview
Cyclists suited to a moderate distance with 622 m climbing and mixed surfaces.
81 km loop from Plumeliau in Brittany with 622 m climbing, mixing paved and gravel roads.
Starting from Plumeliau near Kermaniec, the route first climbs gently over 2.1 km with an average gradient of 2.7%, reaching 113 m at about 2.6 km. It passes numerous small localities and includes a mix of paved (81%) and gravel/unpaved (17%) surfaces. A notable climb begins around 30 km, concluding at 34.3 km with a high point of 290 m, after several shorter climbs averaging 2.6-3.8% gradients. The road mix varies, with 41% on paths and tracks, 31% on main roads, and smaller shares on minor roads, quiet streets, and roads with cycle lanes. The longest stretch on main roads is 15 km on D 767. Services such as cafés, bars, bakeries, supermarkets, and restaurants are available at various points, including Pluneliau, Pontivy, and Mur-de-Bretagne. The longest stretch without café, shop, or water is 13.9 km between 65.9 and 79.8 km. Bailout points with stations exist at Pontivy (14.6 km) and Saint-Nicolas-des-Eaux (79.6 km). The climbing is mostly in the first half (91% of gain), with flatter sections and descents in the second half. The steepest 500 m section is at 32.9 km at 10.2%. The profile includes gentle gradients predominantly, with 66% flat roads. Temperatures recorded in July reached 27°C.
Highlights
- Climb to 290 m at 34 km
- Longest main road stretch: D 767 for 15 km
- Mur-de-Bretagne at 31 km
- Bailout stations at Pontivy and Saint-Nicolas-des-Eaux
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 0.5 km | 2.1 km | 58 m | 2.7 % | 3.5 % | 113 m |
| — | 21.1 km | 1.6 km | 41 m | 2.6 % | 3.7 % | 115 m |
| — | 27.8 km | 1.9 km | 52 m | 2.8 % | 4.1 % | 137 m |
| — | 30.1 km | 1.1 km | 43 m | 3.8 % | 6.6 % | 175 m |
| — | 31.7 km | 2.5 km | 123 m | 5 % | 10.4 % | 289 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 41% path · 31% main road · 19% minor road · 5% quiet street
- Main roads
- 25.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 11.5 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 1.9 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- D 767 (15 km), D 768 A (4 km)
- Surface
- 81% paved · 17% gravel or unpaved
- Gradient
- 16% climbing · 18% descending · 66% flat
- Steep sections
- 1.9 km over 5% · 0.8 km over 8% · 0.4 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 10.2% at 32.9 km
- Longest descent
- 2.1 km from 44 km, dropping 67 m
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0.5 kmLe chalet · bar · 80 m off route
- 12 kmBoulangerie Marie Blachère · bakery · 60 m off route
- 13.8 kmTotal De Kerfourchette · petrol station · on the route
- 15.6 kmToilets · on the route
- 16.7 kmGoûts et saveurs · bakery · 30 m off route
- 22.6 kmBar Tabac l'Eden · bar · 210 m off route
- 30.5 kmIntermarché Contact · supermarket · 40 m off route
- 30.5 kmIntermarché · petrol station · 50 m off route
- 30.8 kmAuberge des blés d'or · restaurant · 90 m off route
- 41.7 kmLe Stankell - Bar à Bières · café · on the route
- 41.8 kmToilets · 40 m off route
- 48.2 kmPois Bleu · fast food · on the route
- 48.2 kmToilets · on the route
- 62.2 kmDrinking water · 150 m off route
- 64.1 kmPharmacie du Faubourg · pharmacy · 210 m off route
- 65.1 kmMaison Marguerite · bakery · 30 m off route
- 69 kmRepair stand · 50 m off route
- 79.8 kmDrinking water · 230 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 14.6 km — Pontivy (station), 120 m off route
- 79.6 km — Saint-Nicolas-des-Eaux (station), 70 m off route
Worth a stop
- 15.6 km — Château des Rohan (castle)
- 35 km — Chapelle de la Trinité (monument)
- 63.6 km — Tumulus de Nillizien (archaeological site)
- 70.6 km — Menhir de Kerhoret (archaeological site, 47 m)
- 79.9 km — Belvédère de Castennec (viewpoint)
At the start and finish
- Le chalet · bar · 540 m
- Saint-Nicolas-des-Eaux · station · 1000 m
- L'OPEN · bar · 590 m
- Kristen · pub · 900 m
- Au fil des Saisons · restaurant · 790 m
Practical information
- Mixed
- Loop
- 4–5½ hours riding
- Jul
- May to Sep — daily highs of 18–23 °C in those months
Know before you go
- Longest stretch without café/shop or water: 13.9 km from 65.9 to 79.8 km
- 25.1 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 11.5 km on roads with speed limit 80 km/h or more
- 1.9 km over 5% gradient including 0.8 km over 8%