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Centre-Val de Loire
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Chissay-En-Touraine

Chenonceau Castle – Château de Chenonceau loop from Chissay-en-Touraine

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France
Centre-Val de Loire
Blois
Chissay-En-Touraine

Chenonceau Castle – Château de Chenonceau loop from Chissay-en-Touraine

Moderate

4.8

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44

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Chenonceau Castle – Château de Chenonceau loop from Chissay-en-Touraine

02:46

48.1km

120m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.21 km

The Banks of the Cher

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Pleasant and peaceful place to hike by bike or on foot.

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5.58 km

Chenonceau Castle has the unique feature of being built partly on a bridge spanning the Cher River. It was Catherine de Medici who, wishing to have sumptuous parties, was at …

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5.72 km

Chenonceau Castle

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Whether or not you visit the Chateau de Chenonceau, I highly recommend taking a short walk around the area to the opposite bank of the Cher and the castle grounds, …

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6.07 km

It goes on gravel, but if you are careful it can be done for a few meters on the way to see the castle from its best point of view!

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6.90 km

Lock and riverside scenery along the Cher

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The Loire and its tributaries are a wonderful cycling area. The route now follows the Cher towards Tours. Leisure captains and lock keepers wave to the cyclists. Cycling is a relaxing pleasure here.

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19.8 km

Nitray Dam

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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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23.7 km

View of the Cher River

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

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42.5 km

Château de Chenonceau

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A simply magnificent castle, unique in the world. It is easily accessible by bike from Tours, via the Heart of France by Bike route.

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48.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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19.8 km

11.7 km

11.4 km

3.89 km

1.15 km

133 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

13.9 km

8.58 km

4.84 km

1.30 km

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Sunday 11 October

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10°C

45 %

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