Running in Centre-Val de Loire is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Centre-Val de Loire—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: September 30, 2025

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1. Urban trail: Orléans and its banks of the Loire – discovering the Orléans region

9.99km

01:05

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Tour du plan d'eau du Val d'Auron — Bourges

5.98km

00:37

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Tours - Along the Loire loop

10.4km

01:05

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Étang de l'île Charlemagne — small loop

3.77km

00:25

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. From La Chalopinière to Charbonnière — Loop in the Forêt de Semoy

12.2km

01:17

80m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Amboise loop

15.6km

01:40

70m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Lac de Chambon loop

26.3km

03:02

400m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Les Balcons du Sancerrois — Circuit Trail 8

17.2km

02:10

460m

470m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Château de Chenonceaux loop

8.00km

00:50

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Château de Chissay et moulin Fort — loop — running from Chissay-en-Touraine

9.52km

01:01

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Centre-Val de Loire

1. Urban trail: Orléans and its banks of the Loire – discovering the Orléans region

2. Tour du plan d'eau du Val d'Auron — Bourges

3. Tours - Along the Loire loop

4. Étang de l'île Charlemagne — small loop

5. From La Chalopinière to Charbonnière — Loop in the Forêt de Semoy

6. Amboise loop

7. Lac de Chambon loop

8. Les Balcons du Sancerrois — Circuit Trail 8

9. Château de Chenonceaux loop

10. Château de Chissay et moulin Fort — loop — running from Chissay-en-Touraine

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