The Banks of the Cher – Chenonceau Castle loop from Bléré - La Croix

The Banks of the Cher – Chenonceau Castle loop from Bléré - La Croix

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The Banks of the Cher – Chenonceau Castle loop from Bléré - La Croix

02:02

35.2km

90m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 30.3 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.1 km

Path of the castles - even the little ones!

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Here you can photograph endless castles, both large and small.
I wasn't able to photograph all of them - I wasn't allowed to stop that often!

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11.9 km

Château de Fontenay

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This castle cannot be visited, it is a hotel.

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16.2 km

Lock and riverside scenery along the Cher

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The Loire and its tributaries are a wonderful cycling area. The route now follows the Cher towards Tours. Leisure captains and lock keepers wave to the cyclists. Cycling is a relaxing pleasure here.

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24.1 km

The Banks of the Cher

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Pleasant and peaceful place to hike by bike or on foot.

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27.4 km

View of Chenonceau Castle from the cycle path

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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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27.6 km

Chenonceau Castle

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Whether or not you visit the Chateau de Chenonceau, I highly recommend taking a short walk around the area to the opposite bank of the Cher and the castle grounds, …

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27.9 km

Superb view of the Château de Chenonceau

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It goes on gravel, but if you are careful it can be done for a few meters on the way to see the castle from its best point of view!

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29.7 km

Civray dam

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Pretty little terrace near the Civray dam

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35.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

7.74 km

7.73 km

2.90 km

345 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

9.92 km

6.13 km

4.26 km

1.28 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 3 November

12°C

3°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

August 1, 2022,Vélo

Family outing along the Cher, alternating path in the woods, towpath and tarred path
Beautiful view of Chenonceau and the many locks
Guinguette before that of Bléré.

Attention a lot of bicycle traffic, and many barriers across
Some lanes are even used by locals by car!

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