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Cale de la Meilleraie – Suspension bridge over the Loire loop from Varades-Saint-Florent-le-Vieil

Cale de la Meilleraie – Suspension bridge over the Loire loop from Varades-Saint-Florent-le-Vieil

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Cale de la Meilleraie – Suspension bridge over the Loire loop from Varades-Saint-Florent-le-Vieil

02:11

45.1km

90m

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: August 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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864 m

Cale de la Meilleraie

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You can stop for a few minutes on the quays of this charming fishing village and enjoy a remarkable view of the Loire, the Varades bridge and Saint-Florent-le-Vieil on the opposite bank.

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8.89 km

Le Fresnay

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Elegant 19th century chateau located in Fresne-sur-Loire. Everyone who regularly travels Nantes-Paris by train has obviously already noticed :-)

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10.3 km

Suspension bridge over the Loire

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On a tour on such a long and wide river, like the Loire, you will always drive over spectacular bridges. Many of the bridges are very old and bear witness …

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22.9 km

Bois Vert Beach

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Loire beach which will make a good location for a picnic or a simple break

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23.8 km

La Rougeaudrie

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A sign indicates the level of the last major floods of the Loire and it is quite impressive.
At the side of the road, an oak tree of remarkable size, …

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26.1 km

This former natural port of the river, transformed into a ship's hold in 1867, was mainly used for the transport of lime.
One of the many spots between Ancenis and La Meilleraie to admire the Loire (and especially its sandbanks).

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29.3 km

Gravel path

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Nice gravel road along the EV6 shortly after Anetz. Beautiful meadows and flowers in spring.

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32.4 km

Port of Ancenis

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Formerly very active, the port of Ancenis is nowadays mainly devoted to tourism and pleasure. You can sometimes see the Loire Princess cruise ship there.
Beautiful view of the Loire …

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45.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

12.1 km

1.81 km

100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

13.4 km

1.27 km

824 m

183 m

103 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

25°C

14°C

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Cale de la Meilleraie – Suspension bridge over the Loire loop from Varades-Saint-Florent-le-Vieil

Cale de la Meilleraie

Le Fresnay

Suspension bridge over the Loire

Bois Vert Beach

La Rougeaudrie

Cale de la Chaussée

Gravel path

Port of Ancenis

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