15,85 km cycling route from Beaugency to Muides-sur-Loire
The contrast between the picturesque old Loire-side villages and the electricity power station at St-Laurent-des-Eaux shows how important the Loire has been for so many human activities, past and present. A lovely cycle path runs beside the river from Tavers to Avaray, offering a flat, easy stretch as you approach the Pays des Châteaux tourist area with its famed castles around Chambord and Blois.
Elevation of the stage
10 m0 m
Waytypes of the stage
Cycle path: 4,59 km By road: 11,26 km
Surface of the stage
Smooth: 15,01 km Unpaved: 0,01 km Unknown: 0,82 km
Route
The route alternates between sections of greenway and shared roads, often going along the raised Loire-side levée. From Muides Bridge, there’s a link to the train station at Mer. It’s worth taking the short detour to see the old village of Tavers.
Railway Station - SNCF
Beaugency train station Mer train station (linked to the main cycle route via a stretch along the D 112 road)
Don’t miss
Beaugency: with beautiful historic streets and monuments, including the major Notre-Dame Abbey and the Château Dunois, plus a stunning medieval bridge across the Loire
Tavers: a lovely tranquil village; neolithic dolmens Lestiou: a pretty washhouse Avaray: for château and church.
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