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France
Centre-Val de Loire
Tours
Azay-Sur-Cher

View of the Cher River – Nitray Dam loop from Azay-sur-Cher

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Centre-Val de Loire
Tours
Azay-Sur-Cher

View of the Cher River – Nitray Dam loop from Azay-sur-Cher

Moderate

4.6

(7)

55

riders

View of the Cher River – Nitray Dam loop from Azay-sur-Cher

02:31

43.1km

150m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.9 km for 80 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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891 m

View of the Cher River

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

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2

4.58 km

Nitray Dam

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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 …

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3

10.1 km

La Maison du Passeur Café

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Meals, snacks, a good quality bike pump and some tools for cyclists, even paddles to rent if you want to do something else.
Open in the summer, the Café du …

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4

12.3 km

Bléré

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Bléré is a small town with 5,000 inhabitants. It is located on the banks of the Cher in a most bucolic setting and at the intersection of major routes for …

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19.0 km

Château de Chenonceau

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A simply magnificent castle, unique in the world. It is easily accessible by bike from Tours, via the Heart of France by Bike route.

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6

21.5 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

30.6 km

Bléré Beach

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During the summer, Bléré Plage is one of the favorite holiday resorts of Blérois. Hikers, pedestrians or cyclists, you will find a place conducive to relaxation. In addition to the …

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8

33.3 km

Château de Fontenay

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This castle cannot be visited, it is a hotel.

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43.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

8.33 km

6.12 km

3.71 km

3.15 km

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

9.50 km

6.95 km

1.27 km

788 m

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Thursday 9 July

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