Cycling

After having labeled 400kms of hiking trails, the Castelrenaudais is now focused on tourist cycling. Starting this year, 6 ideas of cycle routes from 12 to 28 km open to all are suggested to you in order to discover differently the Castelrenaudais- Touraine Verte; from the Choisille to St-Nicolas des Motets passing by the Etang de l’Archevêque classified as Sensitive Natural Space, Villedomer, Nouzilly…

The different ideas of routes suggested are accessible regardless of your level.

As a family, as a couple, or with friends, take the time to get away from it all, during a bike ride to enjoy the picturesque setting of our villages, but also the forests and meadows that create the charm of our countryside and our territory.

If you wish, our territory is also crossed by the “St Jacques à Vélo” bicycle route via Chartres and Tours allowing a beautiful overview of the Loire Valley, the Beauce and the Touraine, with their unique countryside and authentic villages.

The six suggested loops

The Les Hermites-La Ferrière-Marray loop

A 28km loop to discover the three village boroughs as well as the wash house and the St-Benoit fountain.

The St-Laurent loop

This 15km route will offer you a pleasant path in the shade of the Nouzilly forest, as well as a possible stop at the Notre Dame de Chenusson priory.

The Nouzilly loop

You will walk along the Choisille river, on a 12km course. Enjoy a pleasant moment to discover the wash house as well as the Château de la Harlandière.

The Le Boulay-Monthodon-Authon-Château-Renault loop

There are 23km available for you to (re)discover the heart of the villages, but also to enjoy the masterly Cedar of Lebanon of the Monthodon town hall.

The Villedômer loop

A 15km itinerary during which you can stop for a moment of relaxation and contemplation on the banks of the Etang de l’Archevêque. This site, classified as a “Sensitive Natural Area”, offers a privileged setting for observing endemic plant species as well as numerous species of birds. Playground for children and picnic area.

The St Nicolas-Saunay-Morand-St Cyr du Gault loop

To take advantage of this route, several options are available to you. You can do only the southern part through Morand, or the northern part through St-Cyr-du Gault. The most motivated will be able to make the big loop while passing by the four villages. In all cases, you will be able to observe the beautiful house of Boutte-feu dating from the 16th century as well as the Castle of St-Cyr-du-Gault from the North.