Old railway bridge – Sully-sur-Loire Castle loop from La Ferté Saint-Aubin

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Old railway bridge – Sully-sur-Loire Castle loop from La Ferté Saint-Aubin

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Old railway bridge – Sully-sur-Loire Castle loop from La Ferté Saint-Aubin

10:30

176km

430m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 138 km for 284 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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63.6 km

Meung-sur-Loire

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Meung-sur-Loire, which must be pronounced "Main", is a small city on the Loire on the right bank, south of Orléans. In its medieval town, its winding streets and its monuments …

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72.3 km

Viewpoint

73.2 km

Confluence of the Loire and the Loiret

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The Loiret flows into the Loire at the point of Courpain. This nature reserve encompasses the confluence of the two rivers and is home to a variety of flora and fauna.

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81.5 km

pont de l'Europe

Viewpoint

82.4 km

Chambre à sable

Lake

84.6 km

Sainte-Croix d'Orléans Cathedral

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Probably the most famous monument in Orléans, the Sainte-Croix d'Orléans Cathedral was erected from 1601 to 1829. This Gothic-style cathedral is made up of five naves and two towers which …

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88.9 km

Île Charlemagne Pond

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Parallel to the Loire, this beautiful pond offers beautiful views of the surrounding area including Orléans Cathedral. There is also a leisure center and a beach.

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127 km

Basilica of Saint Benedict at Fleury

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The Abbey of Saint-Benoît was built in the 11th century and still houses a community of monks. The Saint-Benoît basilica can be visited outside of services.

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136 km

Old railway bridge

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This railway viaduct was built between 1877 and 1880. Since 2011, no more rail traffic uses the bridge. Transformation work began in 2019 and, since May 2020, the bridge has …

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137 km

Sully-sur-Loire Castle

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The fortified castle of Sully-sur-Loire is located on the banks of the Loire, along the EuroVelo 6 cycle path. Construction of the current castle began in 1396 but traces of …

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137 km

Beach

138 km

Sully-sur-Loire Castle

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Sully-sur-loire moated castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which you can visit on your own or with a guided tour.

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176 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

105 km

28.2 km

12.1 km

2.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

122 km

24.7 km

18.0 km

9.57 km

1.54 km

736 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

23°C

10°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

June 13, 2024,Loire24 Tag 8 - von Sully-sur-Loire nach Muides-sur-Loire

Nice stage, with a short detour into the center of Orléans. Still windy :( Note: if the long blades of grass are bent in your direction, then you are going in the wrong direction!

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