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Chenonceau Castle – Château de Chenonceau loop from Azay-sur-Cher

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Centre-Val de Loire
Tours
Montlouis-Sur-Loire

Chenonceau Castle – Château de Chenonceau loop from Azay-sur-Cher

Moderate

4.6

(7)

57

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Chenonceau Castle – Château de Chenonceau loop from Azay-sur-Cher

02:40

43.6km

120m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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After 25.7 km for 310 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.31 km

View of the Cher River

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This bridge offers a superb view of the Cher. The lane is quite narrow, so watch out for cars.

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2

6.21 km

Nitray Dam

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The Nitray dam is a needle dam established on the Cher.

Built in 1841, it was intended to make the Cher navigable. However, the sharp drop in river traffic during …

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14.0 km

Bléré

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Bléré is a small town with 5,000 inhabitants. It is located on the banks of the Cher in a most bucolic setting and at the intersection of major routes for …

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15.8 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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5

19.9 km

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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6

20.2 km

Chenonceau Castle

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Whether or not you visit the Chateau de Chenonceau, I highly recommend taking a short walk around the area to the opposite bank of the Cher and the castle grounds, …

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20.3 km

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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23.7 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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43.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

12.9 km

10.3 km

3.83 km

2.58 km

100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

12.5 km

7.81 km

2.18 km

1.19 km

1.08 km

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