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Mountain biking trails

Centre-Val de Loire

View of the Cher River – Nitray Dam loop from Amboise

Mountain biking trails

Centre-Val de Loire

View of the Cher River – Nitray Dam loop from Amboise

Moderate

5.0

(3)

18

riders

View of the Cher River – Nitray Dam loop from Amboise

02:53

50.9km

240m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.15 km for 17 m

After 23.3 km for 11 m

After 49.2 km for 17 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.06 km

La Varenne-sous-Chandon Pond

Highlight • Lake

Between a small lake and the Loire are two tables with corresponding benches available under shady trees.

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2

7.78 km

The wall of coffee makers

Highlight • Other

Very curious house with coffee and tea pots on the walls!

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3

21.1 km

Cher à Vélo Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

At the moment Cher on a closed bike from the Lac des Peuraies in Tours towards Veretz.

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4

23.3 km

View of the Cher River

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bridge offers a superb view of the Cher. The lane is quite narrow, so watch out for cars.

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5

27.2 km

Nitray Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Nitray dam is a needle dam established on the Cher.

Built in 1841, it was intended to make the Cher navigable. However, the sharp drop in river traffic during …

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6

35.0 km

Bléré

Highlight • Settlement

Bléré is a small town with 5,000 inhabitants. It is located on the banks of the Cher in a most bucolic setting and at the intersection of major routes for …

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7

49.8 km

From Amboise: castles and vineyards

Highlight • Other

Very pleasant short 35km tour between the Loire and the vineyards (apart from 2km of departmental road)

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8

50.0 km

View of the Château Royal d'Amboise

Highlight • River

A castle that is simply unmissable.

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B

50.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

8.72 km

8.38 km

5.51 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.1 km

10.3 km

4.14 km

1.12 km

706 m

516 m

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