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

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France
Centre-Val de Loire
Tours
Montlouis-Sur-Loire

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

Moderate

4.5

(6)

65

riders

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

03:08

54.5km

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: September 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.1 km for 63 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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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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10.7 km

Gravel along the Cher

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Chateau de Bléré from the path along the Cher

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25.6 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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4

26.5 km

Cher à Vélo Cycle Path

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At the moment Cher on a closed bike from the Lac des Peuraies in Tours towards Veretz.

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39.7 km

Lake de la Bergeonnerie

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Very pretty lake, surrounded by a limestone track allowing you to enjoy walks, running, gravel or family bike rides without the risk of encountering a car.

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44.2 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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52.5 km

Château de la Bourdaisière

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Opportunity to go from Tours by the banks of the Cher (preferably right bank) or by the greenway along the D140 from La Ville aux Dames.

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54.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

18.0 km

8.43 km

4.67 km

555 m

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.6 km

17.2 km

8.87 km

1.88 km

1.01 km

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