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View of Candes-Saint-Martin – View of Château de Chinon loop from Chinon

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Centre-Val de Loire

View of Candes-Saint-Martin – View of Château de Chinon loop from Chinon

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4.5

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45

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View of Candes-Saint-Martin – View of Château de Chinon loop from Chinon

05:15

88.7km

290m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

11.9 km

Loire à Vélo Cycle Path Near Huismes

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The Loire River Cycle Route near Huismes offers a serene and scenic journey through the heart of the Loire Valley, where you will cycle past the vineyards, charming stone villages …

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2

24.6 km

View of the Indre

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A small bridge over the river always invites you to slow down for a moment. Enjoy the current and life on and around the water.

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3

28.6 km

L'Islette Castle

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The Château de l'Islette's architecture is reminiscent of the Château de Azay-le-Rideau. Completed around 1530, it has always been maintained in perfect condition.
Less renowned than the surrounding Loire Valley …

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4

42.9 km

View of Ussé castle

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On the horizon, when the weather is clear, you can see the silhouette of the Château de Ussé. This fairytale castle has a magical appearance that overlooks the Indre and …

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5

61.8 km

View of the Vienne

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The banks of the Vienne are perfect for cycling. Beautiful places allow you to contemplate its course and its natural environment, like this one located on the right bank between Chinon and Saumur.

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63.1 km

Bocage

Viewpoint

63.8 km

La Vienne

Lake

8

66.6 km

View of Candes-Saint-Martin

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Candes-Saint-Martin is a commune of 212 inhabitants in the department of Indre-et-Loire in the Center-Val de Loire region. The commune with its sanctuary Saint-Martin is classified as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. Wikipedia

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9

67.4 km

Candes-Saint-Martin Bridge

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On this bridge over the La Vienne you have a nice view of the skyline of Candes-Saint-Martin. This cozy village is located near the confluence of the Vienne and the Loire.

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87.1 km

View of Château de Chinon

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From here you can see the whole castle.
On July 14th there will be an illumination for the national holiday.

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88.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.3 km

12.5 km

12.4 km

6.53 km

584 m

300 m

224 m

Surfaces

69.7 km

9.08 km

6.17 km

3.69 km

118 m

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