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Centre-Val de Loire
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Joué-Lès-Tours

Bois de Ballan – Cher River Boatmen loop from Joué-les-Tours

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Centre-Val de Loire
Tours
Joué-Lès-Tours

Bois de Ballan – Cher River Boatmen loop from Joué-les-Tours

Moderate

4.4

(9)

70

riders

Bois de Ballan – Cher River Boatmen loop from Joué-les-Tours

03:06

46.3km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.11 km for 66 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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5.73 km

Bois de Cinquième

Forest

2

6.59 km

Bois de Ballan

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very nice passage in the forest

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3

15.8 km

Savonnières at the bend of the Cher and flat, traditional Loire boats

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4

16.1 km

Little guinguette after or during the effort...

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16.1 km

Cher River Boatmen

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During your walk on the banks of the Cher, you can admire these traditional boats from the 18th and 19th centuries moored on their quay.

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6

16.4 km

The construction of the parish church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais in Savonnière dates back to the 12th century.

It is remarkable for its pointed arched Romanesque door, decorated with fantastic animals such as chimeras and griffins.

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7

17.6 km

Downhill Path to the River

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Route it to the river not away. It’s very steep going up in places. Has a nicely bermed right hander.

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8

20.5 km

The Château de Villandry, whose construction began in the 16th century, is particularly known for its gardens, which cover more than six hectares spread over four levels. The castle is …

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9

21.1 km

Château de Villandry

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Beautiful mountain bike ride
Easy overall difficulty, 2 small hills on the very smooth course

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42.0 km

Bois Brulé

Forest

B

46.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

9.91 km

8.34 km

7.13 km

3.90 km

306 m

148 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

14.1 km

9.46 km

2.44 km

882 m

191 m

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