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Cale de la Meilleraie – Port of Ancenis loop from Ancenis

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France

Pays de la Loire

Cale de la Meilleraie – Port of Ancenis loop from Ancenis

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Cale de la Meilleraie – Port of Ancenis loop from Ancenis

01:24

28.7km

60m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.0 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.81 km

Gravel path

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Nice gravel road along the EV6 shortly after Anetz. Beautiful meadows and flowers in spring.

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6.97 km

This former natural port of the river, transformed into a ship's hold in 1867, was mainly used for the transport of lime.
One of the many spots between Ancenis and La Meilleraie to admire the Loire (and especially its sandbanks).

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8.43 km

Cale des Cosniers

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Boat dock whose dimensions suggest that it was very active in the past. It still hosts a few boats and apparently cruise ships on the river. Beautiful view of the …

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14.7 km

Cale de la Meilleraie

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You can stop for a few minutes on the quays of this charming fishing village and enjoy a remarkable view of the Loire, the Varades bridge and Saint-Florent-le-Vieil on the opposite bank.

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17.9 km

Bois Vert Beach

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Loire beach which will make a good location for a picnic or a simple break

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18.8 km

La Rougeaudrie

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A sign indicates the level of the last major floods of the Loire and it is quite impressive.
At the side of the road, an oak tree of remarkable size, …

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27.4 km

Port of Ancenis

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Formerly very active, the port of Ancenis is nowadays mainly devoted to tourism and pleasure. You can sometimes see the Loire Princess cruise ship there.
Beautiful view of the Loire …

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27.9 km

Château d'Ancenis

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Beautiful small fortified castle, unfortunately wedged between the two main roads of the city and therefore not highlighted too much.

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28.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

7.22 km

1.45 km

547 m

468 m

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

11.2 km

748 m

320 m

183 m

141 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 22 May

31°C

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Cale de la Meilleraie – Port of Ancenis loop from Ancenis

Gravel path

Cale de la Chaussée

Cale des Cosniers

Cale de la Meilleraie

Bois Vert Beach

La Rougeaudrie

Port of Ancenis

Château d'Ancenis

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