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Plumeliau – Quistinic
- 52 km
- 493 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
Route overview
Suitable for riders seeking a moderate distance with rolling hills and several short climbs.
52km loop from Plumeliau in Brittany, France with 493m climbing.
The Plumeliau – Quistinic loop starts near Plumeliau, passing through villages and hamlets such as Saint-Nicolas des Eaux and Kermaniec. Early climbing occurs within the first 2km, with a 4.4% average gradient reaching 144m altitude. The route follows a rolling profile with the highest point at 159m around 7km. Midway, the ride descends to its lowest point at 23m around 26.6km before climbing again from 30.5km with an average gradient of 3.9% over 2.1km to 119m elevation. Approaching the end, a final climb begins near 48.7km, gaining 56m at 4.5% average gradient with a maximum of 8.7%, topping out at 113m. The loop finishes back at Plumeliau. Along the route are several hamlets and villages including Baud, Melrand and Bubry, with notable stops near restaurants such as Minutes Papillons and Auberge de la Tourelle, plus viewpoints like Belvédère de Castennec near the finish. The road undulates with modest climbs and descents throughout, making for a varied terrain.
Highlights
- Highest point at 159m around 7km
- Early climb: 2km at 4.4% average gradient
- Belvédère de Castennec viewpoint near 51km
- Three climbs with max gradient up to 8.7%
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 km | 2 km | 86 m | 4.4 % | 7.8 % | 144 m |
| 30.5 km | 2.1 km | 80 m | 3.9 % | 5.8 % | 119 m |
| 48.7 km | 1.3 km | 56 m | 4.5 % | 8.7 % | 113 m |
Practical information
- Paved
- Loop
- 2½–3 hours riding
- July
Know before you go
- Steep max gradient of 8.7% near end
- No water or cafe between 40.2km and 50.8km