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Talcy walks
Along the Loire between Mer and Blois, left bank, right bank
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29.77 mi
+141 ft
-167 ft
3 hrs
Average
Departure from Mer (Loir-et-Cher)
A circular cycle route – preferably on a hybrid bike – which mainly follows the ‘La Loire en Vélo’ cycle paths, on the left bank from Mer to Blois and then on the right bank from Blois to Mer. You cycle alongside the Loire for many kilometres, offering beautiful scenery as well as the chance to spot birds. The town of Blois, with its rich heritage, offers the chance for a stop to explore the sights and enjoy some local cuisine.
Along the Loire between Mer and Beaugency, left bank, right bank
26.94 mi
+135 ft
-151 ft
3 hrs
Average
Departure from Mer (Loir-et-Cher)
A circular cycle route, preferably on a hybrid bike, which largely follows the ‘La Loire en Vélo’ cycle paths, on the left bank from Mer to Beaugency and then on the right bank from Beaugency back to Mer. You’ll enjoy beautiful views of the Loire as well as the chance to spot birds. The section through the medieval town of Beaugency adds a superb touch of heritage.
A circular route to Talcy Castle starting from Mer
14.11 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Mer (Loir-et-Cher)
This relatively short road bike route offers the chance to visit the superb Château de Talcy and its vast, colourful garden. The route follows quiet roads that are relatively easy to cycle on.
A circular tour of Chambord Castle starting from Mer
25.18 mi
+223 ft
-249 ft
2.5 hrs
Average
Departure from Mer (Loir-et-Cher)
Chambord Castle is one of the most famous castles in the Loire Valley. This route takes you to the castle by bike; a hybrid bike is ideal. You’ll mainly be cycling on dedicated cycle paths, alternating between tarmac sections and well-maintained tracks. There are plenty of shaded sections through the forest, and the route runs briefly alongside the River Loire. A few beautiful churches line this route.
Heading back up towards the source of the Tronne
5.82 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 45
Average
Departure from Mer (Loir-et-Cher)
A small stream originates in a place called Bausdisson.
It flows through the town from north to south and joins the Loire after a journey of around twelve kilometres.
This small river, called the Tronne, gives the town of Mer a certain charm.
In fact, Mera means "marsh" or "place covered with water" in Latin, which is the origin of the name Mer.
A path, a school: Les Lavoirs
6.06 mi
+49 ft
-66 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Avaray (Loir-et-Cher)
Walking and hiking trails winding along the hillside above the Loire floodplain between Lestiou and Avaray. An excuse to discover two pretty little villages on the Loire, it also offers the surprise of six wash houses in just five kilometres. Very discreetly located, you have to take the time to look for them: the walk then becomes a treasure hunt with well-hidden treasures. The commune of Lestiou has two, while Avaray has four, including one oval wash house.
A tour of the wash houses in Suèvres and the surrounding area
5.31 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Suèvres (Loir-et-Cher)
A short, very pleasant walk through the village of Suèvres, a former fortified town, and its surroundings. Numerous springs and rivers facilitated the construction of watermills as early as the Middle Ages.
The wash houses and mills of Suèvres
5.64 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Suèvres (Loir-et-Cher)
Suèvres, a former fortified town, is home to numerous springs and rivers which fostered the development of water mills from the Middle Ages onwards, powered by wheat from the Beauce region. Wash houses, mills and castles abound in this rich region of the Loire Valley.
From the Forest of Citeaux to the Forest of Marchenoir
5.85 mi
+39 ft
-43 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Autainville (Loir-et-Cher)
If you enjoy the forest in all seasons, the game-rich high forests, and don’t mind feeling a bit isolated, then this route is for you.
Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire or the memory of a port
6.55 mi
+39 ft
-43 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire (Loir-et-Cher)
The route is varied, sometimes overlooking the Loire or running along its banks, sometimes taking forest paths or paths through fields. A superb opportunity to get some fresh air and relax while reliving a page of history.
Along the banks of the Loire, starting from Ménars
11.32 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
5h 25
Average
Departure from Menars (Loir-et-Cher)
Here is a very varied route along the banks of the Loire. It will allow you to discover castles, churches, pretty little villages, wash houses and, of course, the banks of the Loire. Along these banks, you’ll sometimes walk along the flood defences and sometimes along the narrow paths that run right up to the river.
The Grand-Pierre and Vitain Valleys Nature Reserve
3.24 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Marolles (Loir-et-Cher) (Loir-et-Cher)
A short, idyllic walk through the Grand-Pierre and Vitain Valleys Nature Reserve. In a vast, slightly wooded wilderness, the route reveals a rich natural and archaeological heritage.
Exploring a dry valley in the Beauce region
5.56 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Baccon (Loiret)
La Beauce harbours well-kept secrets. Yet some of them are revealed to us during this walk, around a dry valley. Roe deer, wild hares, grape hyacinths and orchids reveal themselves to those who know how to look.
The Sologne region of forests and ponds around Crouy-sur-Cosson
6.12 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Crouy-sur-Cosson (Loir-et-Cher)
Like many villages in the Sologne region, Crouy-sur-Cosson combines forest landscapes, ponds and architectural heritage. The first part of the walk takes place on wide paths on the edge or in the heart of the forest; the second part is more varied, dotted with ponds, the Cosson river, grassy paths and hamlets.
A royal day out in Chambord