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Plumeliau – Mur-de-Bretagne
- 81 km
- 622 m
- Hard
- Paved
Elevation profile
Route overview
Cyclists seeking an 80 km loop with moderate climbing and varied gradients.
81km loop from Plumeliau to Mur-de-Bretagne with 622m climbing in Brittany, France.
Starting in Plumeliau, the route initially features a gentle climb of 2 km gaining 54 m with a maximum gradient of 3.9%. It passes through numerous hamlets including Kermaniec, Kerascouet and Le Gaco before reaching Mur-de-Bretagne at 31 km. Approaching Mur-de-Bretagne, there is a series of climbs: a 1.6 km climb gaining 50 m at up to 5.8%, followed by a 1 km section with a 9.4% max gradient and then a 2.2 km climb reaching 11.7% gradient and 117 m gain, peaking around 287 m altitude. After Mur-de-Bretagne, the route heads through multiple small settlements such as Caurel, Saint-Aignan, and Pontivy before looping back towards Plumeliau. The elevation profile shows a highest point at 292 m near 34 km and a lowest at 34 m close to 79.2 km. Most of the climbing occurs in the first half of the ride, with a gently undulating terrain thereafter. The total climbing is 622 m.
Highlights
- Mur-de-Bretagne village at 31 km
- Two climbs over 2 km with max 11.7% gradient
- Highest point near 34 km at 292 m
- Passes town of Pontivy at 63 km
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 km | 2 km | 54 m | 2.8 % | 3.9 % | 103 m |
| 27.8 km | 1.6 km | 50 m | 3.2 % | 5.8 % | 137 m |
| 29.9 km | 1 km | 41 m | 4 % | 9.4 % | 175 m |
| 31.5 km | 2.2 km | 117 m | 5.4 % | 11.7 % | 287 m |
Practical information
- Paved
- Loop
- 4–5½ hours riding
- Jul
Know before you go
- Max gradient 11.7% on 2.2 km climb
- No water points listed between 48 and 79.8 km
- Temperature recorded at 27°C in July