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Montreuil-Bellay Castle – Saumur loop from Montreuil-Bellay

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Montreuil-Bellay Castle – Saumur loop from Montreuil-Bellay

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Montreuil-Bellay Castle – Saumur loop from Montreuil-Bellay

05:05

85.6km

400m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.2 km

Saint-Médard Church of Thouars

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All information about this big city can be found here:

tours.fr

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21.7 km

Pont des Chouans on the Thouet

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The Chouans bridge on the Thouet is a medieval bridge which crosses the Thouet river between Thouars and Saint-Jean-de-Thouars. The bridge was fortified in the 15th century and witnessed the …

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41.9 km

Ballastière Pond

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10-hectare body of water on the cycle route of the Thouet Valley. Swimming prohibited but you can cycle around it.

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44.0 km

Small roads to reach Montreuil-Bellay

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A succession of small roads which allow access to Montreuil without being too bothered by cars.

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48.4 km

Superb castle along the Thouet which flows into the Loire at Saumur. Many women prisoners, victims of the plague were saved by the inhabitants of Montreuil-Bellay horrified by the conditions of detention in the castle.

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66.2 km

Saumur

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Saumur was built on the basis of a 9th-century castle. It's a pretty little town with a pretty square with half-timbered houses. Nice cafes and a very good bakery on the square.

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66.3 km

Saint-Pierre Church of Montsoreau

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The Place Saint-Pierre in Saumur has traditionally been a haven for bistros. This is where social life meets. Sit down and enjoy the bustling life.

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66.6 km

View of Saumur and the Château de Saumur

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Saumur is a large Loire town, built between the Loire and the Thouet, one of its tributaries. Renowned for hosting the Cadre Noir and the good taste of its sparkling …

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85.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.8 km

12.1 km

7.81 km

7.49 km

2.34 km

156 m

Surfaces

62.6 km

14.7 km

5.56 km

1.58 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

28°C

13°C

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

April 30, 2022,Trélazé à Thouars

Small nice megalith bridge before arriving at Montreuil Bellay with its welcoming banks!
We took the train between Angers and Thouars to arrive on time ;-)

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Montreuil-Bellay Castle – Saumur loop from Montreuil-Bellay

Saint-Médard Church of Thouars

Pont des Chouans on the Thouet

Ballastière Pond

Small roads to reach Montreuil-Bellay