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View of Ussé castle – The Azay Mill loop from Azay-le-Rideau

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View of Ussé castle – The Azay Mill loop from Azay-le-Rideau

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View of Ussé castle – The Azay Mill loop from Azay-le-Rideau

04:46

77.3km

510m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

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Start point

Train Station

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1.31 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.
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5.33 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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12.6 km

L'Indre by Bike

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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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17.2 km

Pont Félicie

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19.2 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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33.9 km

Royal Fortress of Chinon

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The Château de Chinon is of great importance in the history of France. It is in this place that Joan of Arc first meets the Dauphin (name given to the …

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57.5 km

Ruins and Washhouse of La Roche-Tranchelion

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The ruin can be visited. The laundry a little further allows a shady break

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75.5 km

The Azay Mill

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Situated on the banks of the Indre, from the bridge you have a beautiful view of the site and the beautiful 16th century mill.

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77.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.5 km

6.56 km

3.73 km

3.44 km

175 m

Surfaces

53.6 km

18.6 km

2.48 km

2.21 km

446 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Sunday 31 May

27°C

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View of Ussé castle – The Azay Mill loop from Azay-le-Rideau

L'Islette Castle

View of the Indre

L'Indre by Bike

Pont Félicie

View of Ussé castle

Royal Fortress of Chinon

Ruins and Washhouse of La Roche-Tranchelion

The Azay Mill

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