Parnay is a commune located on the left bank of the Loire River, within the Maine-et-Loire department of the Pays de la Loire region. This area is characterized by its riverine scenery, extensive vineyards, and its position within the Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park. The landscape provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Parnay offers a selection of routes for outdoor activities, catering to various interests…
100
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4.5
(149)
Average rating
1381
People visited

4.9
(10)
48
hikers
13.3km
03:31
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
(10)
35
hikers
19.4km
05:12
230m
230m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(5)
27
hikers
15.4km
04:03
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(7)
24
hikers
3.84km
01:03
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
77
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
25
riders
66.5km
02:38
100m
100m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

17
riders
28.2km
01:13
230m
230m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
26.3km
01:03
110m
110m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
(8)
72
riders
48.7km
03:03
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.3
(13)
91
riders
25.6km
01:30
120m
120m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(1)
38
riders
76.6km
06:06
860m
860m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.4
(5)
15
riders
23.4km
01:44
220m
220m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.5
(4)
25
riders
20.5km
01:19
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(6)
22
riders
20.1km
01:22
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
39
riders
11.1km
00:42
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
20
riders
15.2km
00:54
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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42
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
14.2km
01:33
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
10
runners
9.55km
00:59
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
5.04km
00:31
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.1
(9)
75
riders
25.8km
01:24
140m
140m
Hard gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.8
(8)
55
riders
56.4km
03:17
420m
420m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
(1)
11
riders
52.4km
03:37
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
11
riders
47.7km
03:03
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Parnay offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region has 9 routes available on komoot, with an average rating of 4.43 stars from over 2,300 ratings.
Hiking trails in Parnay explore scenic vineyards and the banks of the Loire River. Specific routes and further details are available in the Hiking around Parnay guide.
Parnay is integrated into the "Loire à Vélo" route, which provides extensive touring cycling opportunities along the Loire River. Cyclists can find more information and routes in the Cycling around Parnay guide.
The broader Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park offers varied terrain suitable for mountain biking. Specific trails and routes for the area are detailed in the MTB Trails around Parnay guide.
Parnay provides road cycling routes that traverse picturesque villages and vineyards. Information on these routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Parnay guide.
Gravel biking opportunities exist in the Parnay region, utilizing varied terrain within the surrounding natural landscapes. The Gravel biking around Parnay guide offers specific routes.
Parnay offers trails suitable for jogging and running, allowing exploration of the local scenery. Details on these routes are available in the Running Trails around Parnay guide.
Parnay is situated on the left bank of the Loire River, offering riverine scenery and extensive vineyards. The area is also part of the Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park, which preserves diverse landscapes.
Routes in Parnay have an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 2,300 user reviews.
There are 9 routes available in Parnay on komoot. These routes cover various sports including hiking, cycling, and jogging.
Beyond outdoor activities, Parnay is close to cultural sites like Montsoreau and Candes-Saint-Martin, both recognized as "most beautiful villages in France." Fontevraud Abbey is also nearby, enriching the touring experience.
For general tourism information about Parnay and the surrounding area, the Saumur Loire Valley Tourism website is a valuable resource. The intercommunal tourist office can be reached at +33 2 41 40 20 60 for specific hiking information.

