Suspension bridge over the Loire – Pointe de Bouchemaine loop from Gare de Champtocé-sur-Loire

Suspension bridge over the Loire – Pointe de Bouchemaine loop from Gare de Champtocé-sur-Loire

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Suspension bridge over the Loire – Pointe de Bouchemaine loop from Gare de Champtocé-sur-Loire

05:16

107km

270m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.6 km for 137 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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26.7 km

Château d'Ancenis

Castle

48.8 km

Suspension bridge over the Loire

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On a tour on such a long and wide river, like the Loire, you will always drive over spectacular bridges. Many of the bridges are very old and bear witness …

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49.1 km

Ingrandes-sur-Loire Suspension Bridge

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The passage over the bridge offers a nice view of the Loire. Unfortunately, the bridge being quite narrow and deprived of cycle paths, it is difficult to stop to fully enjoy the view.

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53.8 km

Montjean-sur-Loire

Highlight • Settlement

It dominates the Loire, which is classified in this place as a "World Heritage Site by UNESCO".

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54.0 km

Montjean-sur-Loire Bridge

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Beautiful suspension bridge spanning the Loire. From the bridge you have an excellent view of the Loire, its banks, and many boatmen's boats.

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55.0 km

Coal mine headframe and lime kiln

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Coal was mined there from 1541 to 1892. The site consists of the well of the Trench, 185 meters deep, surmounted by a headframe, a seven-fold lime kiln and the …

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77.5 km

Loire Riverside Path

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This is a really beautiful path, right along the Loire.
It gets a bit narrow sometimes, but the firm, fine gravel makes it nice to ride.

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80.7 km

Bouchemaine

Highlight • Settlement

In the 17th century, the bishops of Angers made the abbey their second home. Today it is above all a place where you can discover excellent exhibitions of paintings and …

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82.3 km

Pointe de Bouchemaine

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The tip of Bouchemaine is an old village of Loire mariners which is located at the confluence of the Maine and the Loire.

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107 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.8 km

42.2 km

9.28 km

5.75 km

4.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.7 km

38.0 km

8.47 km

8.21 km

275 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

27°C

13°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

September 4, 2023,Tag 22: Angers-Anciens // Biking Europe for Beer & Education

Phew, luckily there was a tailwind on the Loire today, so the 34 degrees Celsius wasn't so strenuous on the route. Just follow the bike path along the river through small villages and once again no traffic lights. Splendid!!! Quickly put up the tent, do the laundry and head to the village.

#gravelride #bikepacking #bikingfrance #bikingeurope #biking

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