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Centre-Val de Loire

Loiret Mill Loop

Easy

4.5

(13)

61

riders

Loiret Mill Loop

01:13

20.9km

60m

Cycling

This loop starts at Orléans train station and follows a section of the Loire à Vélo cycle route. You'll discover a small glimpse of the Loire Valley with a charming and diverse glimpse of what the region has to offer cyclists. You'll cross the Loire from the Pont de l'Europe…

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Last updated: July 8, 2025

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Le Loiret aval et la Pie

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.50 km

Europe Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This asymmetrical modern design bridge was built between 1998 and 2000. It connects the city of Orleans to the Loire by bike and offers in each direction a wide cycle path separated from motorized traffic.

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2

6.11 km

Lac de Bel-air

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Bel-Air Lake offers a beautiful waterfront stroll. You can observe birds, including the imposing heron, have a picnic, or simply enjoy a peaceful stroll.

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3

7.03 km

Moulin des Béchets

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Known to be the most picturesque mill in the Loiret, the stone arch that houses the Ferris wheel is superb. It was a successful wheat mill until World War I.

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4

7.59 km

Moulin du Bac

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The oldest mill in Olivet, it belonged to the monks of Micy Abbey in the 10th century. Named so because it was initially installed on a boat, it was first …

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5

9.88 km

View of the orchards

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This beautiful, very quiet, straight line with little traffic immerses you in the orchards and vineyards of the banks of the Loire.

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B

20.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.82 km

7.21 km

4.08 km

1.79 km

Surfaces

17.2 km

2.59 km

687 m

229 m

215 m

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Tuesday 30 June

27°C

15°C

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Comments

June 10, 2025

This loop starts at Orléans train station and follows a section of the Loire à Vélo cycle route. You'll discover a small glimpse of the Loire Valley with a charming and diverse glimpse of what the region has to offer cyclists. You'll cross the Loire from the Pont de l'Europe and stroll along the paths

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