Cher Valley Greenway – Nitray Dam loop from Esvres-sur-Indre

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Cher Valley Greenway – Nitray Dam loop from Esvres-sur-Indre

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Cher Valley Greenway – Nitray Dam loop from Esvres-sur-Indre

06:12

106km

350m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Espace naturel sensible du bocage de la Gloriette

Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.35 km

Les Parcs de Montbazon

Forest

16.2 km

Le Petit Cher

Lake

19.3 km

Espace naturel sensible du bocage de la Gloriette

Nature Reserve

28.9 km

Gardens of the Château de Villandry

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The Château de Villandry, whose construction began in the 16th century, is particularly known for its gardens, which cover more than six hectares spread over four levels. The castle is …

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32.7 km

Viewpoint

35.7 km

View of Savonnières

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At the bend of a meander, the beautiful view of Savonnière will not leave you indifferent.

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53.4 km

Cher Valley Greenway

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A good way to leave the city of Tours by bike is to take this green lane which follows the Cher. The coating is excellent. The route begins at L'île …

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79.5 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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86.9 km

Château de Fontenay

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This castle cannot be visited, it is a hotel.

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92.4 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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93.4 km

Châteaux Trail

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This beautiful path crosses shady woods, the path is generally smooth (it is unpaved however), can be muddy if it rains.
There are many places to stop along the way, …

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106 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.4 km

30.7 km

8.58 km

6.64 km

1.04 km

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.5 km

23.5 km

3.91 km

2.03 km

353 m

181 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

14°C

9°C

98 %

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Comments

June 8, 2024,Tag 19: de Ambois à Savonniéres - conduire via Château Chenonceau - V46 / EV6

Day 19: from Ambois to Savonniéres - driving via Château Chenonceau - V46 / EV6

This morning everything had to go quickly - we are about to visit Château Chenonceaux (I knew we wouldn't be the only ones).

I had to drive to La-Croix-en-Touraine without breakfast - more than 10 km after all.

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