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: March 24, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 34.8 km for 7 m

After 35.0 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.23 km

Chemin du "Tuyau

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Technical climb and descent/rocks
MTB

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11.8 km

Panoramic view of the island of Grangent

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Panoramic view of the island of Grangent and the Loire, next to the dam. At the gates of the Regional Nature Reserve of the Loire gorges.

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14.1 km

Essalois Castle

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Warning! The climb to the castle is impassable by bike.
Passages at 17%, sandy path, large stones and ruts. It looks more like a dried-up torrent bed than a path.
A real pain on a bike with panniers

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14.4 km

Essalois Castle

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superb

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17.8 km

Tour de Chambles - Panoramic view over the gorges

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Do you dare to climb the tower and contemplate a magnificent 360 degree view?

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18.4 km

Viewpoint

20.2 km

Bois du Four

Forest

22.4 km

Hill climb alongside the Loire

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After the bridge, the road rises above the river, giving way to views of the Loire below.

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25.0 km

Loire Bridge

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easy to drive bridge to get to the rise on the left side of the Loire

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32.6 km

Forest Trail

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34.8 km

Château de Roche-la-Molière

Castle

38.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

7.20 km

4.13 km

3.27 km

1.41 km

135 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

10.6 km

7.24 km

1.28 km

388 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Friday 17 April

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Panoramic view of the island of Grangent

Essalois Castle

Essalois Castle

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