Chalonnes-sur-Loire – Moulins d'Ardenay loop from Beaulieu-sur-Layon

Chalonnes-sur-Loire – Moulins d'Ardenay loop from Beaulieu-sur-Layon

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Chalonnes-sur-Loire – Moulins d'Ardenay loop from Beaulieu-sur-Layon

03:10

42.5km

540m

Gravel riding

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.6 km for 207 m

After 18.6 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.02 km

View of the Layon Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful point of view on the Layon, difficult path for the gravel beware!

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12.8 km

Guérin Mill

Highlight • Other

Nice point of view over the whole valley

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20.5 km

Viewpoint

23.0 km

Chalonnes-sur-Loire

Highlight • Settlement

Chalonnes-sur-Loire is one of the many towns that have developed on the banks of the Loire. The location is perfect for watching the river flow by.

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28.6 km

Moulins d'Ardenay

Highlight • Monument

Two splendid 18th century mills, one of which has been faithfully renovated.
They overlook the surrounding countryside and the famous slopes of Layon.

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31.4 km

Ardenay Pass (75 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The only pass of Maine et Loire. To tell the truth, a simple climb in the heart of the vineyards between Chaudefonds s / layon and Chalonnes s / Loire

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31.5 km

Singletrack near the Layon

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Frequented by cyclists and pedestrians. Be careful on bends for surprising encounters...

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35.7 km

Technical Descent

Highlight • MTB Park

For the region it is definitely a technical descent.

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37.5 km

Chemin de Girouard

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Very nice pleasant and preserved path

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42.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

12.5 km

7.70 km

3.59 km

2.52 km

962 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

11.9 km

8.47 km

2.18 km

1.02 km

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 24 October

17°C

9°C

98 %

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Chalonnes-sur-Loire – Moulins d'Ardenay loop from Beaulieu-sur-Layon

View of the Layon Valley

Guérin Mill

Chalonnes-sur-Loire

Moulins d'Ardenay

Ardenay Pass (75 m)

Singletrack near the Layon

Technical Descent

Chemin de Girouard

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