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Château de Chenonceau – The Banks of the Cher loop from Chissay-en-Touraine

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Château de Chenonceau – The Banks of the Cher loop from Chissay-en-Touraine

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Château de Chenonceau – The Banks of the Cher loop from Chissay-en-Touraine

01:54

26.2km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike 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: April 15, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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648 m

Cher river bank

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Gravel or mountain bike outing with a magnificent view of the castle in the morning or evening
And maybe a hot air balloon departure

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5.64 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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6.13 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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7.91 km

There is a nice bench for breaks here

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If you are coming from the castle and are looking for a nice place to take a break, this is the place for you

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7.91 km

Civray dam

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Pretty little terrace near the Civray dam

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20.5 km

Château de Chenonceau

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A simply magnificent castle, unique in the world. It is easily accessible by bike from Tours, via the Heart of France by Bike route.

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23.1 km

The Fortified Mill of Chisseaux

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This mysterious building located on an island in the middle of the Cher is the Moulin Fort de Chisseaux. It was built in the 16th century by Adam de Hodon …

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24.0 km

The Banks of the Cher

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Pleasant and peaceful place to hike by bike or on foot.

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26.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

6.11 km

3.38 km

3.07 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

8.24 km

3.77 km

3.22 km

120 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Château de Chenonceau – The Banks of the Cher loop from Chissay-en-Touraine

Cher river bank

View of Chenonceau Castle from the cycle path

Superb view of the Château de Chenonceau

There is a nice bench for breaks here

Civray dam

Château de Chenonceau

The Fortified Mill of Chisseaux

The Banks of the Cher

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