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View of the Cher River – Chenonceau Castle loop from Azay-sur-Cher

View of the Cher River – Chenonceau Castle loop from Azay-sur-Cher

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5.0

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View of the Cher River – Chenonceau Castle loop from Azay-sur-Cher

01:59

41.9km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 14.4 km for 411 m

After 17.9 km for 2.45 km

After 29.2 km for 411 m

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Start point

Train Station

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2.34 km

View of the Cher River

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This bridge offers a superb view of the Cher. The lane is quite narrow, so watch out for cars.

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11.8 km

La Maison du Passeur Café

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Meals, snacks, a good quality bike pump and some tools for cyclists, even paddles to rent if you want to do something else.
Open in the summer, the Café du …

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15.9 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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19.6 km

View of the Château de Chenonceau over the River Cher

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From the water, the castle appears to float above the Cher River. Because the gallery is literally built over the river, it creates a reflection that makes the castle appear …

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20.0 km

Superb view of the Château de Chenonceau

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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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20.3 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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20.4 km

View of Chenonceau Castle from the cycle path

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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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21.4 km

Bridge over the Cher River

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41.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

16.4 km

4.13 km

1.98 km

805 m

147 m

Surfaces

31.7 km

6.32 km

1.96 km

1.44 km

529 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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View of the Cher River – Chenonceau Castle loop from Azay-sur-Cher

View of the Cher River

La Maison du Passeur Café

Lock and riverside scenery along the Cher

View of the Château de Chenonceau over the River Cher

Superb view of the Château de Chenonceau

Chenonceau Castle

View of Chenonceau Castle from the cycle path

Bridge over the Cher River

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