Cale de la Meilleraie – Suspension bridge over the Loire loop from Ancenis-Saint-Géréon

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Pays de la Loire

Cale de la Meilleraie – Suspension bridge over the Loire loop from Ancenis-Saint-Géréon

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Cale de la Meilleraie – Suspension bridge over the Loire loop from Ancenis-Saint-Géréon

02:25

49.0km

150m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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4.98 km

Gravel path

Highlight • Trail

Nice gravel road along the EV6 shortly after Anetz. Beautiful meadows and flowers in spring.

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8.14 km

This former natural port of the river, transformed into a ship's hold in 1867, was mainly used for the transport of lime.
One of the many spots between Ancenis and La Meilleraie to admire the Loire (and especially its sandbanks).

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14.5 km

Cale de la Meilleraie

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You can stop for a few minutes on the quays of this charming fishing village and enjoy a remarkable view of the Loire, the Varades bridge and Saint-Florent-le-Vieil on the opposite bank.

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22.5 km

Le Fresnay

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Elegant 19th century chateau located in Fresne-sur-Loire. Everyone who regularly travels Nantes-Paris by train has obviously already noticed :-)

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23.9 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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36.9 km

Bois Vert Beach

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Loire beach which will make a good location for a picnic or a simple break

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37.8 km

La Rougeaudrie

Highlight • River

A sign indicates the level of the last major floods of the Loire and it is quite impressive.
At the side of the road, an oak tree of remarkable size, …

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46.4 km

Port of Ancenis

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Formerly very active, the port of Ancenis is nowadays mainly devoted to tourism and pleasure. You can sometimes see the Loire Princess cruise ship there.
Beautiful view of the Loire …

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49.0 km

End point

Parking

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