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Ancenis
Oudon

Champtoceaux Switchbacks – Oudon Castle loop from Oudon

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France
Pays de la Loire
Ancenis
Oudon

Champtoceaux Switchbacks – Oudon Castle loop from Oudon

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Champtoceaux Switchbacks – Oudon Castle loop from Oudon

02:23

50.2km

450m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2025

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1.63 km

View of the Loire from Pont de Champtoceaux

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The Champtoceaux bridge crosses the Loire at Oudon. The view over the Loire is superb because the river is here punctuated by numerous sandbanks.

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2.85 km

Champtoceaux Switchbacks

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Beautiful climb with a view overlooking the majestic Loire. You can see the Île Neuve to the east, and the large Champtoceaux bridge to the west.

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13.1 km

Barbechat Switchbacks

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A small hill in 2 or 3 switchbacks from the Divatte when entering Loire Atlantique. Pleasant and regular climb (oscillating between 5% at the start and 3% at the end) between the trees of the bocage with little traffic.

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37.5 km

Château de la Berrière

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This castle is the result of work and developments over the centuries. It was first built in the 18th century (1750) on a medieval platform, surrounded by a water moat. …

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43.0 km

View of the Loire Valley

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6

46.3 km

Viewpoint

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7

47.1 km

View of Oudon

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8

47.7 km

Champtoceaux Laces

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A little mountain air with a view of the Loire. Nice climb and nice descent as a result.

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49.9 km

Oudon Castle

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Very nice stage on the Loire à Vélo route

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50.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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48.6 km

1.31 km

216 m

< 100 m

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33.4 km

16.9 km

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