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Bois de Ballan – Villandry loop from Ballan

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Bois de Ballan – Villandry loop from Ballan

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4.3

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Bois de Ballan – Villandry loop from Ballan

02:32

36.9km

290m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 24 m for 1 m

After 36.9 km for 1 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.01 km

Bois de Cinquième

Forest

5.41 km

Bois de Ballan

Highlight • Forest

very nice passage in the forest

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6.15 km

Bois des Touches

Forest

14.1 km

View of Savonnières and the Cher River

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Savonnières at the bend of the Cher and flat, traditional Loire boats

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14.4 km

Fourbelle Guinguette on the Banks of the Loire

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Little guinguette after or during the effort...

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14.4 km

Cher River Boatmen

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During your walk on the banks of the Cher, you can admire these traditional boats from the 18th and 19th centuries moored on their quay.

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15.5 km

Downhill Path to the River

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Route it to the river not away. It’s very steep going up in places. Has a nicely bermed right hander.

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18.1 km

Villandry

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Pretty village known for the Château de Villandry and its gardens. Village square with several cafes and restaurants.

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18.5 km

View of Villandry Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Through bare trees!

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20.3 km

The petrifying caves of Savonnière

Highlight • Cave

opening hours
February / March: 10h-12h / 14h-18h
April to June: 10h-19h
July / August: 9h30-19h30
September: 10h-19h
October / November: 10h-12h / 14h-18h

There are guided tours (duration approx. 1 hour).

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22.0 km

Cave Entrance

36.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

8.63 km

6.22 km

4.74 km

4.66 km

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

11.5 km

9.20 km

2.09 km

354 m

219 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

37°C

23°C

15 %

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Bois de Ballan – Villandry loop from Ballan

Bois de Ballan

View of Savonnières and the Cher River

Fourbelle Guinguette on the Banks of the Loire

Cher River Boatmen

Downhill Path to the River

Villandry

View of Villandry Castle

The petrifying caves of Savonnière

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