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On the banks of the Loire – Bord de loire loop from Amboise

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On the banks of the Loire – Bord de loire loop from Amboise

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On the banks of the Loire – Bord de loire loop from Amboise

03:19

57.1km

250m

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 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Espace naturel sensible de l'Île de la Métairie

Natura 2000 de la Loire de Candes Saint Martin à Mosnes

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.6 km

Tree-suspended swing in the heart of the vineyard

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12.4 km

Beautiful view of the rolling countryside

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27.5 km

La Loire

Lake

27.9 km

On the banks of the Loire

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Tours have lovely trails for cycling, walking and relaxing along the banks of the Loire. The sunset on the river is a special experience.

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28.1 km

Tours Castle

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Medieval castle of the 11th century, the castle of Tours is one of the forgotten buildings of the great constructions which border the Loire. Destroyed during the 18th century, it …

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28.3 km

Saint-Gatien Cathedral, Tours

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The Cathedral of Saint-Gatien in Tours is one of the most remarkable buildings in the city. It was erected between 1170 and 1547 and classified as a historical monument in …

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28.6 km

Saint-Symphorien Suspension Bridge

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The Saint-Symphorien footbridge (or Pont de fil) is a pedestrian and cycle suspension bridge crossing the Loire in Tours.

It was built from 1845 to 1847 by the Seguin brothers. …

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49.3 km

The wall of coffee makers

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Very curious house with coffee and tea pots on the walls!

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52.8 km

Bord de loire

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57.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

11.6 km

7.35 km

1.53 km

588 m

236 m

Surfaces

56.2 km

271 m

220 m

209 m

138 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

36°C

17°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

September 3, 2025,Giro in bici lungo la Loira a Cattedrale di San Gatiano di Tours con partenza da Amboise

Wind, wind and more wind...... but hospitality is at home here and you won't die of thirst 🍷

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July 18, 2025,Eurovelo 6 Tag 13: Ausflug nach Tours Teil 1

This is my last day on the Eurovelo 6. I've stayed at the campsite in beautiful Amboise, but I spontaneously decide to make a detour to Tours. The route climbs a bit, along a pretty wall dotted with pitchers, and then through vineyards. I sit in the shade under a large walnut tree. I'm in no hurry anymore; this is …

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April 24, 2023,tappa 8 "A": Da Amboise a Villandry

Day 8
Here I am at the halfway point and everything is proceeding according to my plans

After a nice breakfast
I left... with direction, amboise-villandry about 50km.

Luckily I didn't catch rain....but alas the wind didn't blow at 100 km
But anyway annoying x the sun maybe tomorrow.

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