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Port of La Pierre-Percée – Flowing backwater loop from Thouaré

Port of La Pierre-Percée – Flowing backwater loop from Thouaré

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4.7

(55)

190

riders

Port of La Pierre-Percée – Flowing backwater loop from Thouaré

01:44

36.6km

70m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.8 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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674 m

Pont de Thouaré-sur-Loire

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In summer below the bridge on the right bank there is something to picnic and food trucks.

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3.59 km

Port of La Pierre-Percée

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Nice little marina on the Loire à Vélo route. Many picnic tables and games for children nearby, in the park of the same name.

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10.7 km

Thouaré bridge

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Relatively safe bridge, although unfortunately there is no dedicated lane for cyclists.

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12.3 km

Flowing backwater

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Like the rest of the left bank, rolling track

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18.7 km

Pinette Island

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Île Pinette is an island in the Loire, separated from the mainland by the Boireau, a small arm of the shallow river. It is a very pleasant place to cycle …

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22.8 km

Île Forget and Île Pinette

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2 islands on the Loire with paths, golf, equestrian center, stadiums and donkeys of Poitou...

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22.9 km

Forget Island

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Forget Island is a classic for mountain biking or gravel cycling with the family just a few minutes from downtown Nantes. You can go all the way around it and …

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36.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

14.9 km

2.12 km

2.05 km

330 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

16.9 km

838 m

756 m

285 m

187 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

32°C

17°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

December 30, 2021,Nantes - Mauves

Small cushy outing to eliminate the extra pounds under this magnificent sun. 17 degrees, December 30, it's crazy.

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January 5, 2024,Nantes - Mauves

Not sorry to have been able to squeeze in this little digestive outing between the storm and the cold snap.
The Loire has dropped a lot since my last visit, but it remains a beautiful baby. Note that Pinette Island is still very muddy on the river side.

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September 5, 2022,Nantes - Mauves sur Loire

The level of the Loire is getting really worrying there :-(
Otherwise, am I the only one having major recurring problems with the TRP hybrid brakes? I almost ended up at the CHU :-(

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January 30, 2025,Nantes - Mauves

I took advantage of a ray of sunshine and the low tide to make a quick round trip to Mauves.
I followed the usual Loire à Vélo route, but even at low tide I often rode in water, once up to my knees. Obviously at high tide it is impossible to pass.
North wind, strong and cold like a north …

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August 16, 2023,Nantes - Mauves

Short outing, but at a good pace and without major back pain. Encouraging for future times.
The Loire is very beautiful, but very dry.

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October 22, 2023,Nantes - Mauves

No other ambition for today than to improve my best time on this course. Which was done.
Perfect weather for cycling.

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April 4, 2023,Nantes - Mauves

Little quiet outing to get back on my feet, after two weeks of flu.
Beautiful blue sky. Quite a bit of wind (as usual along the Loire...)

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December 5, 2023,Nantes - Mauves

Small, quiet outing to keep in shape.
Strong cold wind, but not icy.

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Port of La Pierre-Percée – Flowing backwater loop from Thouaré

Pont de Thouaré-sur-Loire

La Chebuette

Port of La Pierre-Percée

Thouaré bridge

Flowing backwater

Pinette Island

Île Forget and Île Pinette

Forget Island

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