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Ardoisières Lake – View of the Loire loop from Saint-Mathurin

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Ardoisières Lake – View of the Loire loop from Saint-Mathurin

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Ardoisières Lake – View of the Loire loop from Saint-Mathurin

05:11

85.9km

440m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

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After 13.9 km for 45 m

After 29.1 km for 45 m

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Train Station

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24.5 km

Ardoisières Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Ardoisières park is the result of the redevelopment of a former slate quarry. Today, the vegetation has regained its place.

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25.0 km

Parc des Ardoisières

Highlight • Natural

Lovely path along a slate mining site, not very long but pleasant.

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49.5 km

View of the Loire from Le Thoureil

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The town of Le Thoureil is home to a small port welcoming traditional wooden sailing boats.
Le Thoureil also has megalithic sites on its territory, including dolmens and menhirs.

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49.7 km

View of the Loire

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Fête du Thoureil, a festival of Loire barges, is an Angevin tradition that takes place every year in spring on the banks of the Loire at Thoureil, in Maine-et-Loire, …

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50.0 km

Le Thoureil

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The Fête du Thoureil, a festival of Loire barges, is an Angevin tradition that takes place every year in spring on the banks of the Loire at Thoureil, in Maine-et-Loire, …

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65.5 km

Rue des Bords de Loire

Highlight • Cycleway

from Saumur to Anger it is better to take the route on the left of the Loire. the route leads through many pretty little towns. the route to the right …

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