Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Cher Valley Greenway – Nitray Dam loop from Esvres

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Cher Valley Greenway – Nitray Dam loop from Esvres

Hard

4.8

(22)

121

riders

Cher Valley Greenway – Nitray Dam loop from Esvres

06:12

106km

350m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Espace naturel sensible du bocage de la Gloriette

Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

4.35 km

Les Parcs de Montbazon

Forest

16.2 km

Le Petit Cher

Lake

19.3 km

Espace naturel sensible du bocage de la Gloriette

Nature Reserve

28.7 km

View of Savonnières

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the bend of a meander, the beautiful view of Savonnière will not leave you indifferent.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

28.9 km

Gardens of the Château de Villandry

Highlight • Castle

The Château de Villandry, whose construction began in the 16th century, is particularly known for its gardens, which cover more than six hectares spread over four levels. The castle is perfectly maintained and can be visited year-round, but it is for its gardens that Villandry is a must-see.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

32.7 km

Viewpoint

53.4 km

Cher Valley Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A good way to leave the city of Tours by bike is to take this green lane which follows the Cher. The coating is excellent. The route begins at L'île Balzac in the city center and takes the direction of Montrichard along the river to the east.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

79.4 km

Lock and riverside scenery along the Cher

Highlight (Segment) • River

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

86.9 km

Château de Fontenay

Highlight • Castle

This castle cannot be visited, it is a hotel.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

92.3 km

Nitray Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Nitray dam is a needle dam established on the Cher.

Built in 1841, it was intended to make the Cher navigable. However, the sharp drop in river traffic during the 20th century made the tributary of the Loire unsuitable for commercial navigation. Only pleasure boats pass through it now.

It was classified in 2011 as a historical monument.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

93.4 km

Châteaux Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This beautiful path crosses shady woods, the path is generally smooth (it is unpaved however), can be muddy if it rains.
There are many places to stop along the way, there are picnic tables available.
You will pass by several castles such as the Château de Leugny and the Château de Beauvais.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

106 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.5 km

31.2 km

8.69 km

6.63 km

1.22 km

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.5 km

23.3 km

3.99 km

1.98 km

436 m

315 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

34°C

19°C

82 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

June 8, 2024,Tag 19: de Ambois à Savonniéres - conduire via Château Chenonceau - V46 / EV6

Day 19: from Ambois to Savonniéres - driving via Château Chenonceau - V46 / EV6

This morning everything had to go quickly - we are about to visit Château Chenonceaux (I knew we wouldn't be the only ones).

I had to drive to La-Croix-en-Touraine without breakfast - more than 10 km after all.

Showing Translation

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Easy

4.7

579

Tours to the Château de Chenonceau

01:58h

33.8km

100m

Easy

4.5

379

Loire Banks Loop: From One Bank to the Other

01:17h

22.3km

50m

Moderate

4.4

La Voie Royale - Loop 47 Trail

02:28h

40.1km

250m

Moderate

4.6

2,000

Cycling along the Loire – On the banks of the Loire loop from Montlouis

02:46h

47.4km

220m

Moderate

3.8

Azay-sur-Cher and the Forêt de Larçay — loop from Tours-Saint-Avertin

02:19h

37.2km

120m

Moderate

4.7

1,483

Château de Chenonceau – Île d'Or Campsite, Amboise loop from Mini-Châteaux Val de Loire

02:19h

38.2km

200m

Easy

4.0

From Villandry to Lignières-de-Touraine — loop via the EuroVélo 6 and Vallères

01:30h

25.2km

130m

Moderate

4.3

Tours, Vouvray, Rochecorbon — loop via the V41 along the Loire and via country roads

01:21h

22.2km

170m

Moderate

4.6

The Indre valley and the Loire — loop from Azay-le-Rideau via the EV6 and the Liaison de Chêne

01:48h

30.4km

200m

Easy

3.9

Discovery of the south of Tours — circuit towards the Lac de la Bergeonnerie and the Bois de Touches

01:35h

25.6km

150m

Moderate

4.6

1,397

View of Savonnières – La Bergeonnerie Lake loop from Druye

03:00h

51.0km

180m

Moderate

4.7

1,239

View of Savonnières – Savonnières loop from Joué-les-Tours

01:50h

31.1km

150m

Cher Valley Greenway – Nitray Dam loop from Esvres

View of Savonnières

Savonnières

Gardens of the Château de Villandry

Cher Valley Greenway

Lock and riverside scenery along the Cher

Château de Fontenay

Nitray Dam

Châteaux Trail

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️