All stages on The Vallée du Loir by bike
Ruillé-sur-Loir / Château-du-Loir
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: 129m
Descents: 138m
Lowest point: 48m
Highest point: 126m
Répartition des pentes
1km descente forte (< -5%)
2km descente légère (-5% à -1%)
18km plat (-1% à 2%)
0.51km montée (2% à 5%)
2km montée difficile (5% à 8%)
Road types
5km (23%) de voies cyclables
17km (76%) de routes partagées
Surface
17km (76%) de surface lisse
5km (23%) de surface accidentée
Don't miss
Ruillé-sur-Loir - Marçon - Poncé sur le Loir - La Chartre sur Le Loir - Château du Loir
