Along the Mayenne river by bike

Reception late afternoon.
Things to see :
The banks of the Mayenne river.

Dinner and night in lovely 3 star hotel in verdant scenery and with its own pool.

18 km with total uphill 200 m. Duration about 2hrs.
A brief getaway into the countryside of the Mayenne. Agreeably rolling countryside well-suited to cyclists. You go through two picturesque villages along the way and past a few notable chateaux which are open to visitors in the season.

Dinner and night at the hotel.

38,2 km with total uphill 100 m. Duration around 3hrs.

Today, you leave Château-Gontier, with its manor houses, churches, chapels, and mills, and head toward Laval. Before long, the peaceful waters of the Mayenne River once again become your soothing companion along the way.

Romantic residences and wide meadows dotted with horses shape the landscape and invite quiet contemplation. Numerous dining spots along the route provide delicious breaks.

Night and breakfast in a guest house in the heart of Laval.

25 km with total uphill 100 m. Duration about 2hrs30.
Nice circular ride along little country roads around Laval, peaceful and varied, and with touches of past and present. The route goes along a former railway, a cycle path, a towpath and a few stretches of country lane.
You could see, at the gates of Laval, the Trappist nuns of La Coudre lived their strict and worshipful lives.

Night and breakfast in a guest house in the heart of Laval.

33.6 km with total uphill 50 m. Duration around 2hrs45.
This ride follows the towpath all the way. Leaving Laval’s historic center, you drift onto the cycling path that glides beside the gentle Mayenne. Pedaling upstream, the river sets the pace, marked by the quiet presence of its locks — silent keepers of the flowing water.
Along the way, you’ll discover beautiful places to pause, rest, and share a peaceful picnic.

Dinner and night in charming 3 star hotel along the Mayenne river

17 km with total uphill 300 m. Duration about 2hrs00.
This is your last day in the Mayenne area affords you the pleasure of rolling along the towpath of the eponymous river.
The town of Mayenne, graced by an imposing early mediaeval castle and museum with exceptional exhibits, a basilica and picturesque old streets, is well worth a visit.

Dinner and night in charming 3 star hotel

Departure after breakfast.
Transfer back to Château-Gontier by taxi.