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Troglodyte houses – Montsoreau Castle loop from Turquant

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Troglodyte houses – Montsoreau Castle loop from Turquant

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Troglodyte houses – Montsoreau Castle loop from Turquant

01:46

23.8km

230m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 162 m for 18 m

After 20.0 km for 19 m

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Start point

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246 m

Turquant

Highlight • Settlement

To build the beautiful houses of the area here lard was mined. Many people lived in the caves until 1935. Today, the caves are restored and there are many cafes, bed and breakfasts and various art shops.

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334 m

Turquant Arts and Crafts Village

Highlight • Structure

Between the Loire and the hills, Turquant welcomes, in season, craftsmen and a Métiers d'Art boutique in a remarkably restored troglodyte site.

Several designers open their workshops to the public and passionately share their expertise.

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340 m

Troglodyte houses

Highlight • Historical Site

Explore the Turquant cave dwellings by mountain bike, where you will discover a unique blend of history and natural beauty. As you cycle through the area, you will see these …

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9.59 km

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud is one of the largest monastic communities in Europe dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a place with a rich history, located in …

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17.7 km

Pont de Candes – Confluence Loire-Vienne

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18.3 km

Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

Highlight • Historical Site

Built at the place of death of St. Martin and of course consecrated to him.

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20.0 km

Montsoreau Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Château de Montsoreau has been immortalized many times, notably by Alexandre Dumas in his novel La Dame de Monsoreau, written between 1845 and 1846.

Above all, since 2016 Montsoreau …

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23.0 km

Troglodyte Houses of Turquant

Highlight • Structure

What used to be living space for the poorer part of the population is today a popular holiday home. Tourists can even stay in a troglodyte hotel room in Turquant or rent underground private rooms around Doué-la-Fontaine.

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23.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

4.81 km

3.26 km

828 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.90 km

6.31 km

3.60 km

2.49 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 3 July

32°C

13°C

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Troglodyte houses – Montsoreau Castle loop from Turquant

Turquant

Turquant Arts and Crafts Village

Troglodyte houses

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

Pont de Candes – Confluence Loire-Vienne

Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

Montsoreau Castle

Troglodyte Houses of Turquant

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