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: January 8, 2026

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9.21 km

Château de Chenonceau

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A simply magnificent castle, unique in the world. It is easily accessible by bike from Tours, via the Heart of France by Bike route.

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11.9 km

View of Chenonceau Castle from the cycle path

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Chenonceau Castle has the unique feature of being built partly on a bridge spanning the Cher River. It was Catherine de Medici who, wishing to have sumptuous parties, was at …

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12.4 km

Superb view of the Château de Chenonceau

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It goes on gravel, but if you are careful it can be done for a few meters on the way to see the castle from its best point of view!

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13.2 km

Lock and riverside scenery along the Cher

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The Loire and its tributaries are a wonderful cycling area. The route now follows the Cher towards Tours. Leisure captains and lock keepers wave to the cyclists. Cycling is a relaxing pleasure here.

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25.1 km

Amboise Forest Crossing

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A perfect route to travel during the heat of summer: a few kilometers cool under the trees, on a perfect surface. This route can be taken from Blois to reach …

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33.8 km

From Amboise: castles and vineyards

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Very pleasant short 35km tour between the Loire and the vineyards (apart from 2km of departmental road)

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34.1 km

Île d'Or Campsite, Amboise

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a great inexpensive municipal campsite! We rush without hesitation

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35.8 km

Le Clos Lucé – Leonardo da Vinci

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The Château du Clos Lucé was the summer residence of several kings of France, until François I placed it at the disposal of Lénoard de Vinci who lived there for …

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38.2 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

10.5 km

7.54 km

3.87 km

2.03 km

135 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

7.34 km

2.19 km

2.00 km

1.41 km

168 m

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Superb view of the Château de Chenonceau

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