All stages on The Vallée du Loir by bike
Ruillé-sur-Loir / Château-du-Loir
Sarthe Développement - J. Damase 
Sarthe Développement - J. Damase 
Sarthe Développement - J. Damase 
Sarthe Développement - J. Damase 
The Vallée du Loir à Vélo starts its part in the county of Sarthe at Ruillé-sur-Loir, then goes to Château-du-Loir via La Chartre-sur-le-Loir and the wine-producing Coteaux du Loir slopes. Wine-lovers can enjoy discovering the rare Jasnières wines and Marçon vineyards. If you enjoy swimming, try Les Varennes Lake and its outdoor sports centre.
The route
Along quiet roads signposted ‘Vallée du Loir V47’. There are slopes to negotiate from Ruillé-sur-Loir to Marçon. Leaving Marçon, you cycle along beside Les Varennes Lake.
Gradients and elevation
Ascents: 122m
Descents: 130m
Lowest point: 47m
Highest point: 126m
Road types
17km (76%) By road
6km (24%) Cycle path
Surface
17km (76%) Smooth
6km (24%) Unpaved
Don't miss
Ruillé-sur-Loir - Marçon - Poncé sur le Loir - La Chartre sur Le Loir - Château du Loir
