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Historical Route to Château de la Bretesche
A road cycling route starting from La Chapelle-des-Marais
Cycle through history and discover the stunning Château de la Bretesche
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This distinctive road route takes you on a historical journey to the beautiful Château de la Bretesche. With a moderate ascent of 337m and a total distance of 106km, this route is suitable for intermediate cyclists. The highlight of this route is the Château de la Bretesche, an impressive medieval castle that dates back to the 11th century. Explore its stunning architecture and learn about its rich history. Other highlights along the route include Saint-Gildas-des-Bois, Saint-Omer de Blain, Le Temple-de-Bretagne, Lavau-sur-Loire, and Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne.
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Start: La Chapelle-des-Marais Village centerLa Chapelle-des-Marais: Scenic rides through the countryside
La Chapelle-des-Marais is a village located in the Pays de la Loire region of France. As a road and gravel cyclist, you'll find the locality to have varied terrain with rolling hills and countryside landscapes, making it suitable for enjoyable rides. Although there are no specific famous cycling spots or climbs nearby, the charming rural setting and peaceful roads make it a pleasant destination for cycling tourism.7 km
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Château de la BretescheCastleExplore the impressive Château de la Bretesche, a medieval castle with a rich history.
18 km
18 km
Saint-Gildas-des-BoisVillageVisit the charming village of Saint-Gildas-des-Bois and admire its picturesque landscape.
34 km
34 km
Saint-Omer de BlainVillageDiscover the historic town of Saint-Omer de Blain and visit its notable landmarks.
57 km
57 km
Le Temple-de-BretagneVillagePass through the scenic countryside of Le Temple-de-Bretagne and enjoy its idyllic views.
73 km
73 km
Lavau-sur-LoireVillageStop by Lavau-sur-Loire and take in the beautiful views of the Loire River.
102 km
102 km
Sainte-Reine-de-BretagneVillageExplore the charming village of Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne and experience its unique atmosphere.
106 km
106 km
Finish: La Chapelle-des-Marais Village centerLa Chapelle-des-Marais: Scenic rides through the countryside
Cycling routes from La Chapelle-des-Marais:
Loire-Atlantique Gravel Adventure Exploring the Countryside of Pontchâteau Historical Route to Château de la Bretesche Off-the-Beaten-Path Gravel Adventure Coastal exploration to Saint-Nazaire Scenic Road Cycling Route through Herbignac to Noyal-Muzillac Scenic Ride Along the Loire-Atlantique Coast Scenic Countryside and Belvédère Views Heritage Tour to Missillac La Chapelle-des-Marais Loop
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/pays-de-la-loire/sainte-reine-de-bretagne-5.webp)
![Image of Herbignac](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/pays-de-la-loire/herbignac-5.webp)
![Image of Crossac](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/pays-de-la-loire/crossac-4.webp)
![Image of Missillac](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/pays-de-la-loire/missillac-5.webp)
![Image of Saint-Lyphard](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/pays-de-la-loire/saint-lyphard-5.webp)
![Image of Saint-Joachim](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/pays-de-la-loire/saint-joachim-5.webp)
![Image of Férel](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/bretagne/ferel-5.webp)
![Image of Nivillac](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/bretagne/nivillac-5.webp)
![Image of Pontchâteau](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/pays-de-la-loire/pontchateau-5.webp)