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The Loing by bike – from Moret-sur-Loing to Souppes-sur-Loing

The Loing by bike – from Moret-sur-Loing to Souppes-sur-Loing
The Loing by bike – from Moret-sur-Loing to Souppes-sur-Loing
The Loing by bike – from Moret-sur-Loing to Souppes-sur-Loing
The Loing by bike – from Moret-sur-Loing to Souppes-sur-Loing
The Loing by bike – from Moret-sur-Loing to Souppes-sur-Loing
The Loing by bike – from Moret-sur-Loing to Souppes-sur-Loing
The Loing by bike – from Moret-sur-Loing to Souppes-sur-Loing
The Loing by bike – from Moret-sur-Loing to Souppes-sur-Loing
The Loing by bike – from Moret-sur-Loing to Souppes-sur-Loing

Description

A bike ride between the medieval town of Moret-sur-Loing and Souppes-sur-Loing, along the Loing Canal towpath. A section of the “Scandibérique” EuroVelo 3 bike route linking Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

Departing from the medieval and Impressionist town of Moret-sur-Loing and exploring a section of the “Scandibérique” EuroVelo 3 bike route linking Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, this tranquil, easy-to-pedal itinerary follows the picturesque Loing Canal towpath to the town of Souppes-sur-Loing. The towpath is mostly tarred for smooth riding.

Technical informations

This circuit was updated on: 02/11/2023
32 km
4 h
max. 72 m
min. 45 m
227 m
230 m

Accessibility

Styles : HikingDiscoveryIn the country
Public : FamilyOccasional hikersAccessible with prams/stroller
Theme : Patrimony

Altimetric profile

Starting point

Place de la Gare Veneux-les-Sablons , 77250 Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne
Lat : 48.378333Lng : 2.799523

Steps

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Moret-sur-Loing railway station

Departing from the railway station via the main exit opening onto the Place de la Gare square, pedal straight down Avenue de la Gare in the direction of the town centre. At the roundabout, continue straight on along Avenue Jean Jaurès, still heading towards the town centre.

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Crossing Moret-sur-Loing

Pass by the tourist office (on your left), then pass through the Porte de Samois gate to continue straight on along Rue Grande. At the traffic light, continue straight on to pass through the Porte de Bourgogne gate and pedal over the Loing River bridge.

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The Moret-sur-Loing watermills

Stairs leading down from the bridge allow you to visit the watermills below. At the roundabout, bear slightly right along Rue du Peintre Sisley.

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The Moret-sur-Loing canal lock

Leaving town, just before the Moret-sur-Loing lock, turn right to join the Loing Canal towpath. A lovely ride of just over 6 km awaits your eyes and legs!

34 Rue du Peintre Sisley 77250 Moret-sur-loing
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Along the towpath

Follow the towpath paralleling the right bank of the Loing. Upon reaching the centre of the village of Episy, cross the bridge located opposite the Auberge d’Episy inn. At the inn roundabout, turn right to once again pedal along the towpath, now on the left bank of the canal. Upon leaving the village, keep an eye peeled for the grey herons of the Episy Marsh, a listed nature reserve popular among both birds and birdwatchers! Continue along the towpath. Passing through the waterside villages, admire the lovely residences and edifices overlooking the canal, such as the town hall of Montcourt-Fromonville. At the entrance to Nemours, cross the bridge to reach the opposite bank near the Nemours canal lock.

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Nemours

At the lock, follow Rue Thiers to visit the town centre. Be sure to explore the castle-museum, Nemours’ emblematic 12th-century edifice grandly situated in the old medieval district. The town hall and 16th-century “Hôtel-Dieu” (former hospital) are also well worth the detour. To leave Nemours, you’ll skirt the town centre by first returning to the canal lock. Cross the lock to reach Rue de l’Ecluse on the right bank, then follow Rue du Port au Sablé. Cross the bridge at Rue de Paris to change banks and reach Quai du Canal on the left bank. Continue first along Cours Balzac, then Quai des Mariniers.

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Saint-Pierre-lès-Nemours

Leaving Nemours at the end of Quai des Mariniers, cross the road (remaining on the same bank) to rejoin the towpath. A shady landscaped promenade will lead you through Saint-Pierre-les-Nemours, between the “tame canal” and the “wild river”.

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The Loing Canal

Continue riding along the left bank of the Loing Canal, via this occasionally grassy dirt path. Tributary to the Seine River, the Loing flows for 166 km. But don’t worry, today you’ll only pedal around 30. Along the way, you’re sure to frighten a few mallards into flight. In Bagneaux-sur-Loing, remain on this same bank. On the opposite side of the canal, you can see the old glass factories for which this waterside village has been famous since the 18th century. When you reach the Madeleine-sur-Loing lock, cross over to change banks. Continue pedaling along the right bank to arrive at Souppes-sur-Loing.

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Souppes-sur-Loing

After passing the silos and warehouses of the Souppes-sur-Loing port, cross the Loing Canal via the bridge to the left. Head towards the centre of Souppes-sur-Loing, along the way passing over three bridges straddling the “wild Loing”. After the third and last bridge, turn right onto Rue Voltaire. At the end of this road, bear left in front of the church onto Rue de la République.

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Souppes-sur-Loing railway station

Take the tunnel in front of you to pass under the railway, then turn right twice to arrive at the Souppes-sur-Loing railway station.

2 Rue Pasteur 77460 Souppes-sur-loing
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Points of interest

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Tourist Office of Pays de Nemours

The Tourist Office welcomes you and informs you about cultural/natural activities, events and outings on the intercommunal territory of the Pays de Nemours.In our reception area, the councillors in our stay offer you: - Thematic guided tours for the individual public (calendar of visits available at the office and on the website). - Guided tours for the public group all year round by reservation - A ticket office for shows and concerts - A ticket office (group) of the "Vedette Panoramique du Loing" (in season) - Providing tourist documentation and local information - The sale of bus tickets - A shop space composed of different products: poppy specialities, postcards, brand pages, magnets, books, IGN cards and topoguides, objects to offer... Equipped with the Home & Bike label, the Tourist Office provides cyclotourists with practical information, a bicycle pump and offers repair kits for sale. Bike racks are also accessible at the entrance to the reception area (castle courtyard).

28 rue Gautier 1er 77140 Nemours
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Nemours

This mediaeval town on the banks of the Loing is a charming little provincial town. This site bears witness to a long past from prehistoric times to the present day, including its rich medieval period...Today Nemours still has all the charm of an old town with its picturesque lanes and château on the banks of the Loing. There are signs of human occupation dating back to the Palaeolithic era as evidenced by the discovery of remains from that time. In medieval times, the first Lord of Nemours was Orson in 1120. His son-in-law, Gauthier de Villebéon (Gauthier I), gave permission for the château and Saint Jean-Baptiste church to be built. The town was burned down in 1358 during the Hundred Years War. As capital of the Gâtinais region, the town prospered throughout the ensuing centuries. On 7th July 1585, the Treaty of Nemours was ratified in the château, forbidding Protestant worship services and excluding Henri de Navarre from the line to the throne (the future Henri IV). In 1789, Pierre Samuel Dupont was Member of Parliament for Nemours. 10 years later, he left France for the United States where his son, Eleuthère Irénée, created the multinational firm Du Pont de Nemours. In 1800, the town lost its prefecture, which was moved to Fontainebleau. Still a rural town at the end of the Second World War, little by little it gained more economic importance in the region with its population growing at the same time. The château Built in the 12th century, the castle was the main part of the defence of the fortified town. To begin with, the castle’s original vocation was to provide a resting place for Lords returning from the Crusades. Altered in the 15th century by the Duke of Nemours who turned it into a residential building, and again in the 17th century, since when the château’s appearance has remained unchanged. Inside one of the turrets of the tower, there is a magnificent Chapel on two levels. Saint Jean-Baptiste church Saint Jean-Baptiste church was built in 1170 at the request of Gauthier I of Nemours. The church was destroyed in the town's fire in the 15th century, and rebuilt between 1445 and 1555. The choir dates from this reconstruction period. In 1850 and 1890, the interior of the church was developed with stained-glass windows and a master altar dedicated to Saint Jean-Baptiste. The Ile de France prehistory Museum Open to the public since 1981, the museum shows the prehistory of the Paris region in a building by the architect Roland Simounet. Opening up onto a wooded park and a rocky massif, the rooms are organised around for interior gardens that reconstitute the flora of the quartenary period in the Ile de France. This museum, which was recently listed as a "Historical Monument of the 20th Century", presents the Prehistory and the Protohistory of the Paris region, from the appearance of man to Gallo-Roman times. There are two possible visits. The first circuit, for educational visits, presents the daily life of Palaeolithic age hunters, farmers and breeders in the Neolithic period and then an introduction to bronze and iron metalworking. The circuit can then be completed with a second one dedicated to archaeological sites, stratigraphic geology and comparative typology of tools. A 20 minutes audio-visual presentation is made in interaction with the Pincevent archaeological ground moulding. Guided tours and workshops available for school groups daily except Wednesdays: learning to use tools, fire, throwing sticks. Themed workshops for single-class school groups: themes: habitat, food, fire, and tools. Special programmes scheduled on events days.

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Chateau and Museum Nemours

A building that is particularly well conserved from the second half of the 12th century, the Nemours chateau has escaped several demolition projects.Originally the main part of the defences of the medieval city, it was transformed in the 15th century by the Duke of Armagnac then in the 17th century by the Duke of Orleans. Finally, and the beginning of the 20th century, a group of local artists led by Justin-Chrysostome Sanson (1833 – 1910) started the restoration of the old chateau. Reorganised from 1972, the collections include pieces of Gallo-Roman and Merovingian archaeology, sculptures and religious works and examples of popular arts and traditions. A particular place has been set aside for everywhere from the revolutionary period, nineteenth century paintings and sculptures and twentieth century stamps.

Rue Gautier 1er 77140 Nemours
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The Ile de France prehistory Museum in Nemours

Open to the public since 1981, the museum shows the prehistory of the Paris region in a building by the architect Roland Simounet.Opening up onto a wooded park and a rocky massif, the rooms are organised around for interior gardens that reconstitute the flora of the quartenary period in the Ile de France. This museum, which was recently listed as a "Historical Monument of the 20th Century", presents the Prehistory and the Protohistory of the Paris region, from the appearance of man to Gallo-Roman times. There are two possible visits. The first circuit, for educational visits, presents the daily life of Palaeolithic age hunters, farmers and breeders in the Neolithic period and then an introduction to bronze and iron metalworking. The circuit can then be completed with a second one dedicated to archaeological sites, stratigraphic geology and comparative typology of tools. A 20 minutes audio-visual presentation is made in interaction with the Pincevent archaeological ground moulding. Guided tours and workshops available for school groups daily except Wednesdays: learning to use tools, fire, throwing sticks. Themed workshops for single-class school groups: themes: habitat, food, fire, and tools. Special programmes scheduled on events days.

48 avenue Etienne Dailly 77140 Nemours
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Nature Loisir Evasion

Nature Loisir Evasion offers different outdoor activities around Grez-sur-Loing (between Fontainebleau and Nemours)With your friends, your family or with your team work, Nature Loisir Evasion organise your day or your semi-day according to your expectation ! - In a canoe or a kayak discover the river Le Loing, between Grez-sur-Loing and Moret-sur-Loing. - Take your time to discover Fontainebleau and around with a mountain bike - Try the Stand-up Paddle and test your balance - Don't miss the rocks of Fontainebleau's forest, with an instructor perfect your climbing skill. For groups only : archery perfection or contest, rallye racing with a qualified instructor

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Additional information

Open period

All year round.

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Seine et Marne Attractivité - 21/10/2023
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Services for cyclists

Safety instructions and good practices:
- Respect the French highway code and remain vigilant on and near all roads, particularly at intersections and when crossing départementales (secondary roads) and passing over bridges. To that end, carefully read the guide provided for each itinerary.
- Wear a properly fitting helmet. At night and in bad weather, wear a fluorescent vest with reflective bands and carry a proper torch/flashlight.
- Restrictions for children under 12: make sure that the loop you want to follow is well suited to your children.
- After every picnic, leave no trash behind, and respect the wild flora and fauna.
- Prior to departure, make sure that your smartphone or tablet is sufficiently charged. Consider taking along a charger.
- If you happen to notice any anomaly while following an itinerary, please don’t hesitate to write us! We value all such observations and remarks.

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Quartier Henri IV - Place d'Armes 77300 Fontainebleau France

The Cirkwi brief

Discover Scenic Cycling from Moret-sur-Loing to Souppes-sur-Loing

Imagine pedaling down a scenic route, where the tranquility of nature meets the rich tapestry of French culture and history. This journey from the enchanting medieval village of Moret-sur-Loing to the picturesque Souppes-sur-Loing brings just that. Envisioned by Seine et Marne Attractivité, this track follows a portion of the ambitious EV3 Scandibérique route. It's not just a ride; it's an exploration of serene watersides and a dive into the heart of French charm without the hurry of city life. Ideal for leisure cyclists, this trail promises ease and unforgettable vistas.

Brief Technical Overview of the Route

Spanning a distance of approximately 31.6 kilometers with an elevation gain totaling 227,230 meters throughout —this route offers a relatively smooth cycling experience. Beginning at 45 meters above sea level, the highest point reaches 72 meters, offering subtle yet manageable challenges. The mixed terrain, primarily consisting of well-maintained tarmac, ensures accessibility for all levels of cyclists. These technical specifics underline a route that is both engaging and attainable, offering an insightful glimpse into the gradual topographical shifts characteristic of this region.

Seasonal Advice for Trail Enjoyment

Regardless of the season, the journey from Moret-sur-Loing to Souppes-sur-Loing is delightful. However, spring and autumn present the landscape at its most vibrant. During these periods, cooler temperatures and decreased rainfall create ideal conditions for cycling. It's recommended to wear layers, allowing for adjustments throughout the day. Necessary precautions include carrying water, especially in warmer months, and ensuring your bicycle is equipped with a repair kit. The Office de Tourisme's provision of a pump and repair kits emphasize the region's cyclist-friendly infrastructure.

Historical Significance of the Area

The territory from Moret-sur-Loing to Souppes-sur-Loing is steeped in a rich tapestry of French history and culture. Moret-sur-Loing, in particular, offers a glimpse into medieval France, with its surviving gates and picturesque streets serving as a testament to its past. This route, forming part of the EV3 Scandibérique, weaves through these historical narratives, linking storied lands with the breath of modern adventure. Not only does it connect physical locations but also the stories of countless generations that have traversed and shaped this land.

Weather Patterns and Best Visit Times

The region experiences a temperate climate, with mild winters and warm, pleasant summers. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with the potential for wetter months in spring and autumn. The best time for cycling this route would arguably be late spring through early autumn. During these months, you'll likely encounter mild weather conditions, making for an enjoyable ride. Catching the early morning light or late afternoon golden hour can add an extra layer of magic to your cycling adventure.
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