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France
Centre-Val de Loire
Romorantin-Lanthenay
Mareuil-Sur-Cher

Pont de Montrichard – Chenonceau Castle loop from Mareuil-sur-Cher

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Mountain biking trails
France
Centre-Val de Loire
Romorantin-Lanthenay
Mareuil-Sur-Cher

Pont de Montrichard – Chenonceau Castle loop from Mareuil-sur-Cher

Moderate

4.5

(2)

12

riders

Pont de Montrichard – Chenonceau Castle loop from Mareuil-sur-Cher

03:19

53.4km

120m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.8 km for 96 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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12.5 km

L'escale des Châteaux de la Loire (campground)

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Super campsite with cabins, teepee, trailers, etc. Bike friendly, kids friendly and with a great pizzeria!

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2

17.4 km

Nice view of the village crossing the bridge, with the castle and Museums of Montrichard in the distance. The castle is an 11th century fortress, now a museum.

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3

17.5 km

Pont de Montrichard

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The construction of the Montrichard bridge which spans the Cher dates back to the 12th century. On its eastern facade, it is still possible to observe its sharp forepeaks, defensive elements typical of bridges from the Middle Ages.

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4

27.5 km

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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5

27.9 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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28.0 km

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

37.8 km

Montrichard Fortress

Highlight • Castle

A tower that was deliberately sawn off. Yes, really.
During this loop through Montrichard Val de Cher, you'll climb to the ruins of the Château de Montrichard. With views over …

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39.9 km

Troglodyte Houses and Old Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

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53.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

14.9 km

9.69 km

2.46 km

1.57 km

716 m

227 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

15.6 km

13.3 km

3.00 km

618 m

477 m

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Friday 24 July

33°C

17°C

34 %

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