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The Loire River – On the banks of the Loire loop from Château-Renault

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The Loire River – On the banks of the Loire loop from Château-Renault

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The Loire River – On the banks of the Loire loop from Château-Renault

09:04

150km

800m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Espace naturel sensible de l'Île de la Métairie

Natura 2000 Vallée de la Loire de Mosnes à Tavers

Natura 2000 de la Loire de Candes Saint Martin à Mosnes

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.18 km

Bois Brûlé

Forest

41.0 km

Jacques-Gabriel Bridge and View of Blois

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The Jacques-Gabriel bridge bears the name of the architect who designed it in 1716. This stone bridge crosses the Loire and offers a superb view of the city of Blois.

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41.2 km

Great views of Blois and its bridge

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Exceptional view of Blois

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59.5 km

The Loire River

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Here the cycle route returns to the banks of the Loire. Very pretty place.

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64.6 km

Port of Chaumont-sur-Loire

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Several pretty traditional wooden sailboats are installed at the port of Chaumont-sur-Loire. It is possible during sunny days to take a trip on these small boats with the Milliere Raboton …

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96.0 km

Beautiful view of the rolling countryside

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106 km

Espace naturel sensible de l'Île de la Métairie

Nature Reserve

112 km

La Loire

Lake

112 km

On the banks of the Loire

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Tours have lovely trails for cycling, walking and relaxing along the banks of the Loire. The sunset on the river is a special experience.

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112 km

Saint-Symphorien Suspension Bridge

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The Saint-Symphorien footbridge (or Pont de fil) is a pedestrian and cycle suspension bridge crossing the Loire in Tours.

It was built from 1845 to 1847 by the Seguin brothers. …

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130 km

Greenway of the Pays de Vouvray

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Very pleasant and little frequented by pedestrians ... except on Sundays. Be careful in winter, the access bridge over the Brenne from Vernou is sometimes flooded.

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150 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.9 km

47.4 km

22.1 km

15.7 km

2.09 km

980 m

900 m

Surfaces

113 km

22.2 km

7.19 km

6.41 km

1.14 km

321 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

29°C

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Comments

June 4, 2023,EuroVelo6 Tour bis Tours

This section has a few toxic climbs, which I really liked. You work your way from castle to castle off the main route. Unfortunately, because of the bicycles, there are a few worthwhile visits to the Loire and they will be made up for at some point.

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The Loire River – On the banks of the Loire loop from Château-Renault

Jacques-Gabriel Bridge and View of Blois

Great views of Blois and its bridge

The Loire River

Port of Chaumont-sur-Loire

Beautiful view of the rolling countryside

On the banks of the Loire

Saint-Symphorien Suspension Bridge

Greenway of the Pays de Vouvray

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