Things to Do around Loches

Loches offers a variety of outdoor activities including road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The region features more than 1,000 routes for these sports. These routes are rated an average of 4.46 stars by komoot users.

Loches has 290 dedicated road cycling routes. These routes traverse the scenic countryside and include specific loops like 'l'échappée royale' (11.2 miles / 18 km). For more options, refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Loches guide.

There are 155 hiking routes in Loches, exploring areas like the vast Loches Forest and riverside paths along the Indre River. A notable short hike is 'In the footsteps of Foulques Nerra,' which is approximately 4.7 miles (7.5 km) long. More details can be found in the Hiking around Loches guide.

The Prairies du Roy, a 350-hectare sensitive natural area, offers easy strolls amidst wetlands and features an art trail. The Loches Forest also provides extensive paths suitable for walks. Specific family-friendly routes are available in the Easy hikes around Loches guide.

Loches offers 275 jogging routes. Riverside paths along the Indre River provide scenic options with views of the medieval skyline. The national forest of Loches also has extensive paths for runs beneath ancient oak trees. Consult the Running Trails around Loches guide for more information.

Loches has 64 mountain biking routes. The large state-owned forest of Loches is suitable for exploring on bikes. For detailed routes, refer to the MTB Trails around Loches guide.

The region features the Indre River, the Prairies du Roy wetlands with an art trail, and Louroux Lake, a 55-hectare special area of conservation known for birdwatching. The vast Loches Forest is characterized by venerable oak trees and historical markers. Town parks like the Public Park and Baschet Park also offer natural settings.

Komoot offers several guides for Loches, including Road Cycling Routes around Loches, Hiking around Loches, and Cycling around Loches. There are also guides for running, easy hikes, mountain biking, and gravel biking.

Loches is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 13,000 visitors exploring its routes. The region's 1,037 routes have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.

The official website for Loches is www.ville-loches.fr. This site provides information about the town and its amenities.

Loches offers 241 touring cycling routes. The region includes dedicated bike loops such as the 'Cyclo Bohème' and the 'Sud Touraine greenway'. The Cycling around Loches guide provides further details on these routes.

The phone number for general inquiries about Loches is +33247911950. For tourist information, the Loches Tourist Information Centre can be reached at +33 (0)2 47 91 82 82.