Naveil is a commune situated in the Loir-et-Cher department of France's Centre-Val de Loire region. The area is characterized by an agricultural setting, with a steep hillside to the north and gently sloping hillsides to the south, traversed by the serene Loir River. The broader Loir-et-Cher department features diverse landscapes, including forests, fertile river valleys, rolling hills, and vineyards. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
120
Routes
4.4
(142)
Average rating
2531
People visited

4.8
(4)
28
riders
41.8km
01:47
250m
250m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.5
(2)
5
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.5
(2)
301
riders
49.0km
02:22
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

181
riders
42.1km
01:51
260m
260m
Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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8
hikers
3.99km
01:05
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(2)
39
hikers
2.25km
00:34
0m
0m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

5.0
(1)
18
hikers
11.4km
03:03
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4.0
(1)
11
hikers
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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219
runners
7.89km
00:49
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

78
runners
11.7km
01:19
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

3.8
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30
runners
9.46km
01:00
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

23
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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84
riders
42.0km
02:38
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

109
riders
47.7km
02:57
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.8
(5)
51
riders
43.5km
02:32
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
(1)
27
riders
24.1km
01:56
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.9
(11)
36
riders
22.8km
01:48
150m
150m
Easy mountain bike ride.

4.9
(8)
43
riders
23.5km
01:54
220m
220m
Easy mountain bike ride.

5.0
(8)
32
riders
49.3km
03:50
410m
410m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

4.3
(4)
31
riders
54.1km
04:06
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
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5.0
(1)
13
riders
59.0km
03:37
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

11
riders
79.3km
04:50
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5
riders
58.7km
04:15
520m
520m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
(2)
4
riders
30.9km
02:03
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Naveil offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region has more than 20 routes, with over 5,000 visitors contributing to an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Naveil serves as a starting point for road cycling, benefiting from the Loir-et-Cher department's cycling networks. Routes include a 3.2-mile (5.2 km) "Boulot vélo" and a longer 27.5-mile (44.2 km) "Thore-Les Roches-Montoire-Lavardin" circuit. Additional options are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Naveil guide.
The region features extensive cycling networks like "La Loire à Vélo" (EuroVelo 6) and "Loir Valley by bike" (V47). These networks offer hundreds of miles (kilometers) of mostly flat paths along the Loire River and gentle routes through the Loir Valley. This infrastructure supports both road and touring cycling.
While specific mountain biking trails within Naveil are not detailed, the broader Loir-et-Cher department offers various mountain biking opportunities. Trails range in difficulty, including some technical singletrack. More information can be found in the MTB Trails around Naveil guide.
Naveil is surrounded by numerous hiking trails that traverse picturesque villages, forests, vineyards, and riverbanks. The Loir Valley offers a wealth of walking paths suitable for exploring the natural environment. The Hiking around Naveil guide provides specific routes.
The "Loir Valley by bike" (V47) network provides 320 km of gentle cycling routes, which are suitable for families. These paths offer a leisurely pace through varied landscapes. Specific family-friendly routes can be explored through the Cycling around Naveil guide.
Naveil is characterized by its agricultural setting, with a steep hillside to the north and gently sloping hillsides to the south. The serene Loir River flows through the commune, providing opportunities for water-based activities. The broader region includes dense forests, fertile river valleys, rolling hills, and vineyards.
Naveil is situated in the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its majestic chĂąteaux such as Chambord, Blois, and Chaumont-sur-Loire. The area also features charming troglodytic villages like TrĂŽo and numerous ancient landmarks including preserved washhouses and communal wells.
Naveil features 28 routes across various sports, with a total of 5,914 visitors. These routes have received an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 330 ratings, indicating a positive community experience.
Komoot offers several guides for Naveil, including Road Cycling Routes around Naveil, Cycling around Naveil, MTB Trails around Naveil, Hiking around Naveil, Running Trails around Naveil, and Gravel biking around Naveil.
The official website for the municipality of Naveil is www.naveil.fr. The general phone number for the Naveil town hall (Mairie) is +33 (0)2 54 73 57 50.

