Bois Des Gâts is a protected natural site located near Châteaudun, France, offering a diverse landscape ideal for various outdoor pursuits. This 23-hectare area, classified under the European Natura 2000 scheme, features a rich ecosystem with diverse flora and fauna, including notable trees and a picturesque setting along the Loir river. Its natural environment provides a suitable backdrop for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, and more.
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Average rating
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4.3
(4)
22
hikers
11.4km
02:57
70m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
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13
hikers
9.07km
02:24
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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14
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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46
riders
186km
10:55
910m
910m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
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27
riders
98.4km
05:47
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
riders
33.6km
01:59
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
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14
riders
27.6km
01:41
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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40
runners
12.7km
01:22
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.5km
01:07
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
12.4km
01:23
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.8km
01:16
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.6
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21
riders
45.2km
03:14
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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19
riders
36.6km
02:39
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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9
riders
30.1km
02:07
170m
170m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
31.7km
02:07
190m
190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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16
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32.1km
01:24
200m
200m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

10
riders
27.5km
01:08
180m
180m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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11
riders
36.5km
01:30
200m
200m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
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8
riders
57.1km
02:22
280m
280m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Bois Des Gâts is a 23-hectare protected natural site near Châteaudun, France, classified under the European Natura 2000 scheme. It is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including notable trees, and is situated along the Loir river.
Bois Des Gâts offers opportunities for hiking, touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, and mountain biking. There are 5 routes available across these sports, with an average rating of 4.55 stars from more than 500 ratings.
Yes, Bois Des Gâts has hiking opportunities, including a notable 5.6-mile (9-kilometer) circuit. This circuit allows exploration of the wood's rich flora and fauna. More information is available in the guide Hiking in Bois Des Gâts.
Bois Des Gâts is suitable for cycling, with options for touring cycling, road cycling, and mountain biking. Guides such as Cycling in Bois Des Gâts and MTB Trails in Bois Des Gâts provide more details.
A "parcours de santé" (health course) is available within Bois Des Gâts, ideal for jogging and other fitness activities. This course is located along the banks of the Loir river. The guide Running Trails in Bois Des Gâts offers further information.
Yes, the 5.6-mile (9-kilometer) hiking circuit is described as easy and accessible for all skill levels. For more options, consult the guide Easy hikes in Bois Des Gâts.
Bois Des Gâts features a picnic area and a play area, making it suitable for families. A pedagogical trail is also available to introduce visitors to the diverse tree species. The guide Family-friendly hikes in Bois Des Gâts lists suitable routes.
The site is home to diverse flora and fauna, including protected species, and features a botanical trail and a bird observatory. Notable trees include a 56-foot (17-meter) acacia and a 62-foot (19-meter) service tree. It is also situated along the Loir river.
Bois Des Gâts has attracted more than 3,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from over 500 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Bois Des Gâts, including Hiking in Bois Des Gâts, Cycling in Bois Des Gâts, and Running Trails in Bois Des Gâts. Other guides cover family-friendly hikes, easy hikes, and MTB trails.
Official information and a visitor's leaflet can be found on the Grand Châteaudun Tourisme website. The tourism office can also be contacted by phone at +33 (0)2 37 45 22 46.

