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Pont de Gien – View of Gien loop from Gien

Pont de Gien – View of Gien loop from Gien

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Pont de Gien – View of Gien loop from Gien

01:51

43.3km

210m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.3 km for 96 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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831 m

Nestled between Sologne, the national forest of Orléans and Burgundy, Gien is a must for hikers who walk along the Loire. Full of surprises, this small town is renowned for its earthenware, its castle and its excellent wines.

Its dynamic city center invites you to relax. Do not hesitate to extend your stay in this city to discover all its secrets. To the north of the conurbation, the railway station is served daily by trains from Paris or Nevers.

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1.34 km

Old Bridge of Gien

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From the old bridge of Gien, the view of the city is unstoppable. In summer, the sunsets paint the banks of the Loire in generous colours.

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28.3 km

Little Castle

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Le Petit Château in Autry-Le-Châtel is a 15th century castle where Madame de Sévigné stayed. It is surrounded by a magnificent park with trees and flowers. You will be able to admire the architecture of the castle, typical of the Renaissance period, with this plan of bricks and stones and its three different towers. You can also discover the neighboring village of Autry-le-Châtel, which has a rich heritage and a charming atmosphere. The castle is open to external visits in summer, by reservation only. During heritage days, certain interior rooms are also accessible to the public.

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28.7 km

View of the Petit Château outbuildings

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In the distance, along the road, appear the outbuildings of the Petit Château d'Autry-le-Châtel, a charming 15th century building where the Marquise de Sévigné stayed on several occasions because it belonged to one of her cousins.
She mentions it in some of her letters.
The castle itself is located in the courtyard, once you have passed these buildings and overlooks Notre Heure.

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41.4 km

View of Gien and the Château de Gien

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Magnificent view of the Loire, the bridge and the town of Gien. The castle watches over the river from its rocky crest.

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41.9 km

View of Gien

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Small town at the gates of Sologne, whose silhouette can be admired from the Loire by bike route. It is worth a detour by crossing the bridge to go through the alleys and climb up to the promontory of the castle.

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42.4 km

Gien Castle

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The stone bridge crossing the Loire, the castle above the town and the houses on the promenade offer a view that could also be a film set. The region used to be a very popular hunting area and today you will find a hunting museum within the walls of the castle.

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43.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.9 km

3.59 km

2.44 km

284 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.7 km

9.29 km

121 m

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Pont de Gien – View of Gien loop from Gien

Pont de Gien

Gien

Old Bridge of Gien

Little Castle

View of the Petit Château outbuildings

View of Gien and the Château de Gien

View of Gien

Gien Castle

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