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Centre-Val de Loire
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Esvres

Nitray Dam – Cher Valley Greenway loop from Esvres

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Centre-Val de Loire
Tours
Esvres

Nitray Dam – Cher Valley Greenway loop from Esvres

Hard

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(2)

14

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Nitray Dam – Cher Valley Greenway loop from Esvres

06:34

110km

540m

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: May 14, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 91.1 km for 16 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

27.0 km

Roman bridge

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This bridge is built on the site of an old Roman watchtower, but dates from the 15th century.

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2

53.9 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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3

54.4 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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4

55.2 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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5

62.7 km

Château de Fontenay

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This castle cannot be visited, it is a hotel.

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6

68.1 km

Nitray Dam

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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 …

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76.1 km

Cher Valley Greenway

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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 …

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86.2 km

La Bergeonnerie Lake

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Lac de la Bergeonnerie is the ideal place for running or cycling. The circuit that goes around it is 2.5 kilometers long, ideal for a quiet stroll. Fitness equipment and …

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87.8 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

91.2 km

Arrêté de protection de biotope du site de reproduction de sternes à Tours

Nature Reserve

98.1 km

Lac de Saint-Avertin

Lake

106 km

Les Parcs de Montbazon

Forest

B

110 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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44.6 km

41.3 km

14.3 km

7.05 km

1.28 km

1.22 km

380 m

Surfaces

72.9 km

30.1 km

3.62 km

2.59 km

743 m

220 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 17 May

16°C

8°C

56 %

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