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View of Ussé castle – Montsoreau Castle loop from Montsoreau

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View of Ussé castle – Montsoreau Castle loop from Montsoreau

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View of Ussé castle – Montsoreau Castle loop from Montsoreau

02:58

51.6km

130m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

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1.61 km

Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

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Built at the place of death of St. Martin and of course consecrated to him.

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2.20 km

Candes-Saint-Martin Bridge

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On this bridge over the La Vienne you have a nice view of the skyline of Candes-Saint-Martin. This cozy village is located near the confluence of the Vienne and the Loire.

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18.3 km

An der Loire und über die Indre

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Beautiful route along the Loire through dreamy forests. No car traffic!

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22.2 km

Loire à Vélo Cycle Path Near Huismes

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The Loire River Cycle Route near Huismes offers a serene and scenic journey through the heart of the Loire Valley, where you will cycle past the vineyards, charming stone villages and iconic Chinon chateaux that define this region. You will enjoy the ride as you pass through peaceful countryside and often catch glimpses of the sparkling waters of the river.

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25.5 km

View of Ussé castle

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On the horizon, when the weather is clear, you can see the silhouette of the Château de Ussé. This fairytale castle has a magical appearance that overlooks the Indre and the Loire. It is so beautiful that it inspired Charles Perrault for his Sleeping Beauty.

Triggered? Drive there and you will end up in a fairytale world.

Young and old, immerse yourself in castle life and the scenes from this fairytale come to life before your eyes. Follow in the footsteps of Vauban, Perrault, Chateaubriand, Le Nôtre and the Blacas family, who still live in this illustrious castle in the Loire Valley.

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44.5 km

View of the Vienne

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The banks of the Vienne are perfect for cycling. Beautiful places allow you to contemplate its course and its natural environment, like this one located on the right bank between Chinon and Saumur.

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49.3 km

Confluence of the Vienne and the Loire

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51.1 km

Montsoreau Castle

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The Château de Montsoreau has been immortalized many times, notably by Alexandre Dumas in his novel La Dame de Monsoreau, written between 1845 and 1846.

Above all, since 2016 Montsoreau has been a Museum of Contemporary Art with the world's largest collection of works from the Art and Language movement. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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51.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

12.9 km

5.38 km

4.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.4 km

5.24 km

1.36 km

414 m

246 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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View of Ussé castle – Montsoreau Castle loop from Montsoreau

Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

Candes-Saint-Martin Bridge

An der Loire und über die Indre

Loire à Vélo Cycle Path Near Huismes

View of Ussé castle

View of the Vienne

Confluence of the Vienne and the Loire

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