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France
Centre-Val de Loire
Tours
La Croix-En-Touraine

Chenonceau Castle – Château de Chenonceau loop from Bléré - La Croix

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Centre-Val de Loire
Tours
La Croix-En-Touraine

Chenonceau Castle – Château de Chenonceau loop from Bléré - La Croix

Moderate

4.5

(13)

40

riders

Chenonceau Castle – Château de Chenonceau loop from Bléré - La Croix

02:27

38.0km

120m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

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After 31.7 km for 310 m

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Start point

Train Station

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2.86 km

Lock and riverside scenery along the Cher

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The Loire and its tributaries are a wonderful cycling area. The route now follows the Cher towards Tours. Leisure captains and lock keepers wave to the cyclists. Cycling is a relaxing pleasure here.

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6.89 km

It goes on gravel, but if you are careful it can be done for a few meters on the way to see the castle from its best point of view!

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7.23 km

Chenonceau Castle

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Whether or not you visit the Chateau de Chenonceau, I highly recommend taking a short walk around the area to the opposite bank of the Cher and the castle grounds, …

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7.37 km

Chenonceau Castle has the unique feature of being built partly on a bridge spanning the Cher River. It was Catherine de Medici who, wishing to have sumptuous parties, was at …

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19.9 km

Nice view of the village crossing the bridge, with the castle and Museums of Montrichard in the distance. The castle is an 11th century fortress, now a museum.

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20.1 km

Pont de Montrichard

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The construction of the Montrichard bridge which spans the Cher dates back to the 12th century. On its eastern facade, it is still possible to observe its sharp forepeaks, defensive elements typical of bridges from the Middle Ages.

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20.3 km

Mon Jardin Café

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Simple and vegetarian cuisine, organic and seasonal, super warm welcome and something to fill up during a visit to the region. Teas, cakes, salads ... a favorite

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29.8 km

Château de Chenonceau

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A simply magnificent castle, unique in the world. It is easily accessible by bike from Tours, via the Heart of France by Bike route.

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38.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.6 km

7.39 km

6.66 km

4.39 km

2.54 km

2.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

13.0 km

5.87 km

3.40 km

810 m

423 m

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Monday 18 May

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10°C

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