Cinais is a commune located within the Chinonais region of central France, characterized by its diverse landscape of river valleys, wet meadows, wooded hills, and limestone slopes. This varied topography provides a suitable environment for several outdoor activities. The area is well-suited for sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, and more, offering a range of routes for different skill levels. Cinais is part of a region known for its natural beauty and varied terrain.
71
Routes
4.6
(144)
Average rating
1102
People visited

4.6
(7)
28
hikers
8.57km
02:17
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
10
hikers
7.02km
01:53
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
9
hikers
7.04km
01:55
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
5
hikers
6.61km
01:50
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(60)
400
riders
33.6km
01:56
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(6)
48
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
21
riders
20.0km
01:22
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.0
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13
riders
33.6km
02:23
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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47
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

16
riders
30.2km
01:33
120m
120m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

16
riders
7.96km
00:18
10m
10m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

16
riders
58.7km
02:36
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(1)
42
runners
7.37km
00:46
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
runners
11.9km
01:26
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
runners
19.6km
02:20
240m
240m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
6.99km
00:47
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.2
(9)
20
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
28
riders
40.9km
02:03
80m
80m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(3)
21
riders
38.3km
02:12
150m
150m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
13
riders
37.2km
02:56
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
5
riders
26.9km
01:50
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
67.0km
04:46
550m
550m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
48.7km
03:04
360m
360m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
55.5km
03:56
620m
620m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cinais offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as river valleys, wooded hills, and limestone slopes. Komoot lists 14 routes in Cinais with an average rating of 4.51 stars.
Cinais is a prime destination for cycling, offering routes for touring, road, and mountain biking. Cyclists can explore vineyards, medieval villages, and scenic riversides. The broader region includes the "Loire à Vélo" route and a 12-mile (20 km) "Green Way" from Chinon to Richelieu.
Yes, touring cycling is a popular activity in Cinais. Routes traverse vineyards, river valleys, and past medieval villages. For more information, consult the Cycling around Cinais guide.
Mountain biking trails in Cinais navigate wooded hills and varied terrain. Trails like "VTT CHINON EST" are available in the region. Detailed information on routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Cinais guide.
Cinais offers a variety of hiking trails, from easy strolls to more challenging routes. Options include walks around the Cinais Roman Camp, which features diverse heather and views of the Vienne valley. Trails also explore forests like Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt and riverbanks. Refer to the Hiking around Cinais guide for more details.
Road cycling is available in Cinais, with routes through vineyards and along scenic riversides. An easy 13.4-mile (21.6 km) scenic road cycling round trip is available from Chinon via Cinais and La Roche-Clermault. The Road Cycling Routes around Cinais guide provides further options.
The Cinais region is characterized by river valleys, wet meadows, marshes, wooded hills, and limestone slopes. Notable features include the Vienne River valley, the Taligny marsh at La Roche-Clermault, and the Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt forest. The Cinais Roman Camp offers panoramic views of the Vienne valley.
The 12-mile (20 km) "Green Way" from Chinon to Richelieu is a secure bike path along an old railway track, offering views of vineyards and natural landscapes. This route is suitable for families. Bicycle and wine tours also combine scenic cycling with visits to family-run wineries.
Outdoor routes in Cinais are popular on Komoot, with more than 9,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The available routes have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars, based on over 900 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Cinais, including Cycling around Cinais, MTB Trails around Cinais, and Hiking around Cinais. Additional guides cover road cycling, running, and gravel biking.
Cinais is part of the Communauté de Communes Chinon, Vienne et Loire. The official website for this community, which includes information about Cinais, is chinon-vienne-loire.fr.
The phone number for the Mairie de Cinais (Cinais Town Hall) is +33247959116. This contact can provide local information regarding the commune.

