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Centre-Val de Loire

Montlouis-Sur-Loire

View of the Cher River – Nitray Dam loop from Azay-sur-Cher

Centre-Val de Loire

Montlouis-Sur-Loire

View of the Cher River – Nitray Dam loop from Azay-sur-Cher

Moderate

4.8

(6)

55

riders

View of the Cher River – Nitray Dam loop from Azay-sur-Cher

02:25

42.6km

140m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: May 30, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.34 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

6.03 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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15.7 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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4

19.7 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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20.1 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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20.2 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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7

32.4 km

Château de Fontenay

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This castle cannot be visited, it is a hotel.

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8

34.2 km

Path of the castles - even the little ones!

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Here you can photograph endless castles, both large and small.
I wasn't able to photograph all of them - I wasn't allowed to stop that often!

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42.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

14.5 km

10.0 km

1.63 km

884 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

11.3 km

8.19 km

2.10 km

378 m

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