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Centre-Val de Loire

Chinon

Saint-Benoît-La-Forêt

View of Ussé castle – View of Château de Chinon loop from Le Palis

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

France

Centre-Val de Loire

Chinon

Saint-Benoît-La-Forêt

View of Ussé castle – View of Château de Chinon loop from Le Palis

Moderate

4.6

(22)

195

riders

View of Ussé castle – View of Château de Chinon loop from Le Palis

03:22

56.0km

370m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.0 km

Forêt Domaniale de Chinon

Forest

16.5 km

The Azay Mill

Highlight • Structure

Situated on the banks of the Indre, from the bridge you have a beautiful view of the site and the beautiful 16th century mill.

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19.2 km

The Château de l'Islette's architecture is reminiscent of the Château de Azay-le-Rideau. Completed around 1530, it has always been maintained in perfect condition.
Less renowned than the surrounding Loire Valley …

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23.3 km

View of the Indre

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A small bridge over the river always invites you to slow down for a moment. Enjoy the current and life on and around the water.

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25.8 km

Visit Bréhémont

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Nice village on the banks of the Loire. Cosy terraces invite you to take a break. Enjoy the beautiful view.

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32.5 km

View of the Loire from the Loire Cycle Path

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Just enjoy the great current of the Loire.
Small beaches or picnic benches give you the opportunity to take a breather.

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33.6 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 …

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48.1 km

Royal Fortress of Chinon

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The Château de Chinon is of great importance in the history of France. It is in this place that Joan of Arc first meets the Dauphin (name given to the …

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49.4 km

View of Château de Chinon

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From here you can see the whole castle.
On July 14th there will be an illumination for the national holiday.

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56.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

9.80 km

8.52 km

3.65 km

942 m

Surfaces

46.5 km

7.46 km

1.11 km

514 m

242 m

134 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

42°C

21°C

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View of Ussé castle – View of Château de Chinon loop from Le Palis

The Azay Mill

L'Islette Castle

View of the Indre

Visit Bréhémont

View of the Loire from the Loire Cycle Path

View of Ussé castle

Royal Fortress of Chinon

View of Château de Chinon

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