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Essalois Castle – View of the Loire loop from Chambles

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Essalois Castle – View of the Loire loop from Chambles

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Essalois Castle – View of the Loire loop from Chambles

03:50

40.4km

910m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.52 km for 309 m

After 18.6 km for 309 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.34 km

Essalois Castle

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superb

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4.30 km

Railway Path

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11.8 km

View of the Loire

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A magnificent view that is well worth the effort.

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19.1 km

Viewpoint

28.1 km

Clear View

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40.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

8.59 km

2.58 km

259 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

10.7 km

7.83 km

3.20 km

1.32 km

487 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

38°C

19°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Essalois Castle – View of the Loire loop from Chambles

Essalois Castle

Railway Path

View of the Loire

Clear View

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