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Centre-Val de Loire

View of Château de Chinon – Royal Fortress of Chinon loop from Richelieu

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Centre-Val de Loire

View of Château de Chinon – Royal Fortress of Chinon loop from Richelieu

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View of Château de Chinon – Royal Fortress of Chinon loop from Richelieu

02:31

44.6km

100m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

123 m

Old train route from Richelieu to Chinon

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2

10.5 km

Greenway from Chinon to Richelieu

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It is a pretty cycle path made up for the most part of fine gravel.

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3

15.8 km

Restored train station on the Voi Verte

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4

21.9 km

View of Château de Chinon

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From here you can see the whole castle.
On July 14th there will be an illumination for the national holiday.

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5

22.0 km

Summer bar La Guinguette de Chinon & Picnic area

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Nice location to take a break here. Picnic benches are set up in the shaded area. The terrace of the summer bar La Guinguette has a nice view of the river Vienne and the Royal Fort of Chinon.

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6

22.7 km

Royal Fortress of Chinon

Highlight • Castle

Chinon lives from its historical heritage and especially from its castle. On July 14th, a wonderful fireworks display can be viewed from the bridge over the Venant. An unforgettable experience!

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7

23.1 km

Chinon Fortress

Highlight • Castle

8

25.2 km

Chinon–Richelieu Greenway

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superb greenway from Chinon to Richelieu. old railway line transformed into a magnificent greenway

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44.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.0 km

2.04 km

1.21 km

360 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

4.16 km

360 m

253 m

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Wednesday 15 July

32°C

18°C

89 %

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Comments

August 5, 2024,De Chaveignes à Chinon

From Richelieu to Chinon with a few exits from the greenway to see castles and beautiful churches and very beautiful villages.

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