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Loire à Vélo - Tour de France

Sergej Getz
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Loire à Vélo - Tour de France

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June 20, 2026

Loire à Vélo - Tour de France

Hard

68:19

1,140km

16.7km/h

4,680m

4,650m

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Overview

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 72.3 km for 575 m

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Waypoints

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3.13 km

La Soucoupe

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Designed in the 1950s and listed as a Historic Monument, the Salle de la Soucoupe is a symbol of sport in Saint-Nazaire.

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3.93 km

Beautiful cafes

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3

6.79 km

Saint-Nazaire Submarine Base and Espadon Submarine

Highlight • Historical Site

A well-preserved German submarine bunker from the 2nd World War.
You can see the submarine berths and the roof.
At the top of the roof you can easily see how …

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101 km

Oudon Keep

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A pretty site that is worth the detour for the dungeon and its surroundings (canal, sculptures)

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5

111 km

Château d'Ancenis

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Beautiful small fortified castle, unfortunately wedged between the two main roads of the city and therefore not highlighted too much.

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6

132 km

Sandbanks on the Loire

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7

139 km

Montjean-sur-Loire

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It dominates the Loire, which is classified in this place as a "World Heritage Site by UNESCO".

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140 km

Saint Symphorien

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9

141 km

Coal mine headframe and lime kiln

Highlight • Historical Site

Coal was mined there from 1541 to 1892. The site consists of the well of the Trench, 185 meters deep, surmounted by a headframe, a seven-fold lime kiln and the …

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10

143 km

Magnificent path near the Loire

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The surface is damaged but it allows the connection between Chalonnes and Montjean without having traffic or climbs.

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11

163 km

The Bécherelle Stone

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The Bécherelle stone is a monolithic rock of about fifteen meters which served as a landmark for the sailors. Formerly a toll place for the lords, then a source of …

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175 km

Angers Castle

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The Château d'Angers, also called the Château des Ducs d'Anjou, dominates the Maine on its rocky promontory. Built in the 13th century under the orders of Louis IX, it was …

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175 km

Saint-Aubin Tower

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This tower which dominates the city from its height of 54 meters was in fact the bell tower of the Saint-Aubin abbey which has now disappeared. Its construction dates back …

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14

176 km

Avenue Jeanne d'Arc

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very beautiful cycle and pedestrian avenue, lined with trees, without motorized vehicle.

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15

181 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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186 km

17

193 km

La Salette Chapel

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This small chapel, posted on our route, caught our attention.
Small, surrounded by devotional statues, charming, this chapel was built between 1889 and 1891 as a thank you for a …

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194 km

Drinking water on the Loire cycle path

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At this rest area, in addition to shady tables and benches, there is also drinking water and power outlets at the Centre social.

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212 km

Camping de Gennes

Highlight • Rest Area

.. right on the Loire :)

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222 km

Camping Huttopia Saumur

Public Water Fountain

21

229 km

Bouvet Ladubay Cellar

Highlight • Other

Go to the heart of our cellars, on a vintage bike for an unusual visit to discover the traditional method, the Engloutie cathedral and our history. A tasting will end the visit.

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233 km

King René's Bestiary at the Château de Saumur

Highlight • Castle

Beautiful sculptures all around the castle of Saumur. Go all around the castle and let yourself be surprised.

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233 km

Château de Saumur

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Saumur castle was built from the 10th century on Renaissance and Medieval styles. The visit includes the interior of the castle, artistic collections as well as the gardens and the …

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235 km

Notre Dame des Ardillieres

Highlight • Religious Site

History:
In 1454, while ploughing his field, a farmer discovered in the "ardille" (clay, a word that according to legend gave its name to Notre-Dame-des-Ardilliers) a stone statuette about thirty …

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238 km

26

244 km

The Turquant Bottle

Highlight • Other

Nice highlight to take a selfie with the big bottle of wine.

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27

248 km

Montsoreau Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Château de Montsoreau has been immortalized many times, notably by Alexandre Dumas in his novel La Dame de Monsoreau, written between 1845 and 1846.

Above all, since 2016 Montsoreau …

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265 km

Bridge over the Indre

Highlight • Other

Look for the early Heron

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29

265 km

Nature reserve on the Loire with lots of birds

Highlight • Other

It's worth a short stop to look at the many birds on the sandbanks

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266 km

An der Loire und über die Indre

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Beautiful route along the Loire through dreamy forests. No car traffic!

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31

274 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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275 km

Sleeping Beauty's Castle - Le Château d'Ussé

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Once upon a time, there was a castle with a magical aura, overlooking the Indre and the Loire… so beautiful that it inspired Charles Perrault to write Sleeping Beauty.

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276 km

Pont Félicie

Highlight • River

34

280 km

L'Indre by Bike

Highlight • Cycleway

An interesting option to avoid the potential headwind on the Loire by bike by lifting. This also allows you to change the landscape and enjoy rolling paths without any cars.

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295 km

View of the Cinq-Mars viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

A nice view on the railway bridge and on the confluence of the Cher and the Loire.

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36

299 km

The petrifying caves of Savonnière

Highlight • Cave

opening hours
February / March: 10h-12h / 14h-18h
April to June: 10h-19h
July / August: 9h30-19h30
September: 10h-19h
October / November: 10h-12h / 14h-18h

There are guided tours (duration approx. 1 hour).

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306 km

Grand Mill of Ballan

Highlight • River

Tables, trash can and shade

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38

313 km

Ariadne's Thread Suspension Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Interesting pedestrian bridge designed as a suspension bridge.

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317 km

Place Plumereau

Highlight • Historical Site

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318 km

Opéra de Tours - Grand Théâtre

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The Grand Théâtre de Tours houses the Opéra de Tours and was built on the former church of the Cordeliers.

In 1796, the church was transformed into an 800-seat theatre. …

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331 km

Saint Lawrence Church

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A building both surprising and steeped in history.
Its façade bears an unusual inscription for a place of worship—"République Française"—added around 1881, a sign of its distinctly secular context. Inside, …

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42

331 km

Chemin de Bellevue = good view

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To reach this path you need to climb some stairs first! But it's worth it.

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335 km

Château de la Bourdaisière

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44

346 km

Amboise Castle

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The Château d'Amboise was confiscated from Louis d'Amboise after he had participated in a plot. From 1433 the castle of Amboise served as a home for several kings. Today, the …

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348 km

Le Clos Lucé – Leonardo da Vinci

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The Château du Clos Lucé was the summer residence of several kings of France, until François I placed it at the disposal of Lénoard de Vinci who lived there for …

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368 km

Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire

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The Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire is part of a duo of châteaux that must be seen together: Chaumont-sur-Loire and Chenonceau. Indeed, these two châteaux were owned by Anne of Poitiers and …

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369 km

Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle

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The Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire is an opulent building whose first stone dates back to the 15th century. In 1840, it was listed in the register of historical monuments.

The castle …

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375 km

Candé-sur-Beuvron

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Candé-sur-Beuvron is a charming village of just over 1,000 souls. If you arrive from the south, you will discover the old stone bridge which spans the Beuvron and which makes …

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390 km

Historic district

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Really beautiful here! 👌🏽

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397 km

Viaduct of the Former Villefranche-sur-Cher – Blois Line

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The Villefranche-sur-Cher line to Blois is an old French railway line, created in 1884 and connecting the Villefranche-sur-Cher and Blois - Chambord stations. Much of it is no longer left. …

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400 km

Cour-sur-Loire castle

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52

424 km

César Tower

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Towering in front of us, the Tour César, like a fortress 36 meters high, burned down during the Wars of Religion in 1568 and completely collapsed inside in 1849.

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433 km

Saint-Liphard Collegiate Church, Meung-sur-Loire

Highlight • Religious Site

The Collégiale Saint-Liphard is an old Romanesque church dating from the 11th century. The building is classified as a historic monument. It was built on the tomb of Saint Liphard of Orléans, cousin of Clovis.

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442 km

View of the Îles de Mareau

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The Mareau islands are part of the Saint-Mesmin nature reserve, an area of the Loire protected over approximately 9km since 2006.

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451 km

Europe Bridge

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The main starting point for my hikes, nearby: Orléans Pont de l'Europe - Parking nearby, very practical!

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454 km

Joan of Arc House

Highlight • Historical Site

Half-timbered house which is a reconstruction made in 1960 of the residence of Jacques Boucher. General treasurer of the Duke of Orléans, he hosted Joan of Arc from April 29 to May 9, 1429 during the siege of Orléans.

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454 km

Sainte-Croix d'Orléans Cathedral

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Probably the most famous monument in Orléans, the Sainte-Croix d'Orléans Cathedral was erected from 1601 to 1829. This Gothic-style cathedral is made up of five naves and two towers which …

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455 km

Orléans

Train Station

59

584 km

Fournil Mural

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593 km

Ourcq Canal, view from the Pont de l'Union, Aulnay-sous-Bois

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Lovely place for a bike ride.

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644 km

Senlis

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A small town with beautiful traditional shops and restaurants, such as “Le Julianon” with fine menus for lunch and dinner or the down-to-earth “Au Pied de la Tour - Chez Les Filles”

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664 km

Château d'Aramont

Castle

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681 km

Château de Compiègne

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The cycling classic Paris – Roubaix has not started in Paris since 1977 but in front of this castle. Parts of the palace complex including three different museums can be …

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689 km

Route Forestiere - car-free

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Beautiful undulating car-free road through the forests north of Compiegne. Along the way you will encounter several characteristic signposts that indicate the local unpaved paths. As a cyclist, however, you better stay on this path, the only paved passage. Recommended!

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713 km

Scenic Cycle Path Along the Canal

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Quiet trail with a surface in good condition.

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722 km

Canal Latéral de l'Oise

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Straight and flat, probably the fastest way to reach Belgium from Paris and vice versa.

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736 km

Picnic Table by the Canal de la Sambre à l’Oise

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A beautiful picnic bench on the Canal de la Sambre à l’Oise

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741 km

Rest area

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762 km

Saint-Quentin

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The beautiful, Gothic basilica can rival many cathedrals. Inside, the spaciousness of the main nave impresses with a view of the choir. It dates from the 13th century.
Since the …

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806 km

Boué Town Hall

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Completely renovated town hall in the center of the village.

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845 km

La Sambre Canal Cycle Path

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Partly good, partly bad cycle path.
It's a shame, if it was asphalt all the way through then it would be a great cycle path.

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942 km

Cinquantenaire Arch

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The most striking structure in the park is the Triumphal Arch (French: Arcades du Cinquantenaire), which was completed in 1905. The arch is a monument to Belgian independence and consists …

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73

1,093 km

Hillenraad Castle

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A great mansion. Please note, the visit is not allowed. Everything private. If you ask nicely, you will get an exception.

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1,102 km

Brachter Wald Observation Deck

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The viewing platform is located in the former ammunition depot, far from the Swalmener Straße

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1,140 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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418 km

408 km

144 km

124 km

25.7 km

22.0 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

844 km

102 km

79.0 km

58.4 km

39.0 km

18.8 km

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