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Nitray Dam – View of the Cher River loop from Saint-Martin-le-Beau

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Nitray Dam – View of the Cher River loop from Saint-Martin-le-Beau

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Nitray Dam – View of the Cher River loop from Saint-Martin-le-Beau

01:45

32.7km

80m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.68 km for 70 m

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Start point

Train Station

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3.02 km

Nitray Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Nitray dam is a needle dam established on the Cher.

Built in 1841, it was intended to make the Cher navigable. However, the sharp drop in river traffic during the 20th century made the tributary of the Loire unsuitable for commercial navigation. Only pleasure boats pass through it now.

It was classified in 2011 as a historical monument.

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6.71 km

Viewpoint over the Cher

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Cher is a tributary of the Loire, largely domesticated at the time of river trade. 365 kilometers long, it originates in the Creuse to flow into Indre-et-Loire, in the Loire.

From here, take advantage of the benches and tables to rest and admire this aquatic ribbon. With a little luck, you will be able to observe the few kingfishers that inhabit it.

In one of my notebooks, I wrote about the Cher: “From my tent, I observe a Cher always so serene and soothing. The water progresses without eddies, at an even gentler pace than that of life. The wind has died down and the birds are singing. When I look up from my notebook, luck surprises me like Providence. Kingfishers sweep the riverbank in search of their meal. The silvery blue color of their feathers reminds me of the sublime color of their eyes”.

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7.01 km

View of the Cher River

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bridge offers a superb view of the Cher. The lane is quite narrow, so watch out for cars.

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7.87 km

Cher à Vélo Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

At the moment Cher on a closed bike from the Lac des Peuraies in Tours towards Veretz.

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11.0 km

Véretz

Highlight • Settlement

Véretz and its 5,000 inhabitants constitute a small, quiet town on the banks of the Cher. A few shops enliven its town center. The “Château de Véretz”, rebuilt in the 19th century, dominates the Cher valley at the entrance to the village.

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13.4 km

Manor house in Larcay

Highlight • Other

16.6 km

Cher Valley Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A good way to leave the city of Tours by bike is to take this green lane which follows the Cher. The coating is excellent. The route begins at L'île Balzac in the city center and takes the direction of Montrichard along the river to the east.

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25.9 km

Châteaux Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This beautiful path crosses shady woods, the path is generally smooth (it is unpaved however), can be muddy if it rains.
There are many places to stop along the way, there are picnic tables available.
You will pass by several castles such as the Château de Leugny and the Château de Beauvais.

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32.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

4.03 km

3.16 km

2.81 km

554 m

206 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

3.95 km

2.58 km

159 m

< 100 m

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Nitray Dam – View of the Cher River loop from Saint-Martin-le-Beau

Nitray Dam

Viewpoint over the Cher

View of the Cher River

Cher à Vélo Cycle Path

Véretz

Manor house in Larcay

Cher Valley Greenway

Châteaux Trail

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