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Centre-Val de Loire

Troglodyte houses – Saumur Castle loop from Chinon

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Mountain biking trails
France
Centre-Val de Loire

Troglodyte houses – Saumur Castle loop from Chinon

Moderate

5.0

(1)

24

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Troglodyte houses – Saumur Castle loop from Chinon

03:59

68.4km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.3 km for 283 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

24.5 km

Stroll on the banks of the Loire -> Abbaye Fontevreau

Highlight • Other

2

25.2 km

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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3

25.2 km

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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4

32.8 km

Nice point of view!

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5

36.6 km

Street with Hanging Decorations

Highlight • Structure

6

37.2 km

Saumur Castle

Highlight • Castle

A must for cyclists passing through Saumur!

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7

43.1 km

Souzay-Champigny troglodyte site

Highlight • Monument

This portion is really top, we pass in several troglodyte sites.
But watch out for the ribs, short but intense!

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8

50.6 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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B

68.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

16.4 km

9.59 km

8.53 km

7.46 km

3.38 km

1.27 km

Surfaces

37.5 km

13.3 km

7.44 km

6.76 km

2.61 km

918 m

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Monday 31 August

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12°C

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