The Banks of the Loire – Meung-sur-Loire loop from Saint-Cyr-en-Val La-Source

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The Banks of the Loire – Meung-sur-Loire loop from Saint-Cyr-en-Val La-Source

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The Banks of the Loire – Meung-sur-Loire loop from Saint-Cyr-en-Val La-Source

04:09

72.2km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 36.8 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.6 km

Isle Castle

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This castle, built in the 16th century, is today nothing more than a ruin following a major flooding of the Loire. Composed of stone and brick, the ruins are impressive by the height of the towers and remaining walls.

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20.1 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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23.5 km

The Banks of the Loire

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Very beautiful cycle path along the Loire

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26.6 km

Chambre à sable

Lake

27.8 km

Europe Bridge

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This asymmetrical modern design bridge was built between 1998 and 2000. It connects the city of Orleans to the Loire by bike and offers in each direction a wide cycle path separated from motorized traffic.

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35.9 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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36.8 km

Viewpoint

43.0 km

the Loire

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A wild river that changes every day

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45.7 km

Saint-Liphard Collegiate Church, Meung-sur-Loire

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The Collégiale Saint-Liphard is an old Romanesque church dating from the 11th century. The building is classified as a historic monument. It was built on the tomb of Saint Liphard of Orléans, cousin of Clovis.

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46.2 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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72.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

30.8 km

6.23 km

1.21 km

1.14 km

285 m

Surfaces

61.1 km

9.42 km

1.07 km

504 m

169 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

16°C

7°C

13 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

July 8, 2024,van Jargeau naar meung sur loire

Cycled from Jargeau to Meung Sur Loire, along the Loire, beautiful bike ride, with beautiful views, past the cathedral in Orleans, which is beautiful.

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May 31, 2024,Day 16 Beaugency to Jargeau - 55km

After 30 years of married it was the first time I lasted longer than my wife. She finished her chocolate bar before I finished my twix.
Checkout was at 10am but the cleaner was staring us out having already chased off the other cyclotourists. But we stuck it out and left at 9.55.
Back on the EV6 busy with many …