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Stage 3/15 · La Vélodyssée: the great family-friendly Atlantic crossing

Stage 3: Pontivy → Redon

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Start point

Pontivy

End point

Redon

Distance

90 km

Elevation gain

130 m D+

Duration

1 day

Difficulty

Easy

The stage continues along the canal towpath, still perfectly flat, with an unmissable detour through Josselin: its medieval castle standing on the banks of the Oust, with turrets reflected in the water, is one of the finest views of the whole Breton crossing.

Past Josselin, the canal gradually joins the Vilaine river, which it follows all the way to Redon. The scenery opens up slightly, alternating between bocage farmland and wetlands.

Redon, at the confluence of the Vilaine and the canal, is a logical overnight stop before the final kilometres to Nantes.

Distance shown is indicative for this leg.

Where to stay near Redon

A selection of well-located places to stay so you can start the ride fresh.

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Rent a bike nearby

Don't want to travel with your own bike? These rental shops serve the area.

Rent a car

Handy for reaching isolated passes or carrying gear to the start point.

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