Origin
Destination
Distance
36.00 km
Duration
12.00 h
Difficulty
Media
Descent
80 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage culminates in the monumental city of Tours, the heart of the Via Turonensis and Loire Valley. The route is long and demanding, but the profile eases as it approaches the Loire Valley. Arrival at Tours, with its impressive Gothic cathedral, old town, and St Martin's tomb, is a spectacular stage finish. It is a grueling day that is widely rewarded with a first-class destination.
The Château-Renault to Tours stage is a 36km long journey that ends in the monumental city of Tours. The route starts at Château-Renault (130m) and follows a mostly descending profile, with some undulations, until the city of Tours (50m). The route passes through a beautiful landscape, with forests and fields of cultivation. It is an demanding walk due to its length, but it rewards with the beauty of its scenery and the monumentality of the destination. Arrival in Tours is a moment of great excitement. The city, with its impressive Gothic cathedral, old town, and St Martin's tomb, is a masterpiece of architecture. Its heritage and lively atmosphere make it one of the most important stops on the route. It is a demanding stage that is rewarded with a monumental finish.
Last updated: 18/08/2025
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
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Hôtel d'Orsay
Paris France Hotel
Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre
Hôtel Ducs de Bourgogne
Hôtel Mayfair Paris
InterContinental Paris - Le Grand by IHG
Novotel Paris Les Halles
Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra
Hôtel Duo
Hôtel Paris d'Issy
Hôtel Prélude Opéra Paris
Hotel Regina Louvre
Citadines Saint-Germain-des-Prés Paris (Apart hotel Paris)
Hôtel de France
ibis Paris Gare de Lyon Ledru Rollin 12ème
Hôtel Libertel Austerlitz Jardin des Plantes
Citadines Les Halles Paris
Saint James Albany Paris Hôtel Spa
HI Hostel Paris Yves Robert
Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de L'Estates, an IHG Hotel
Hôtel Icône
International Youth Hostel
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