Troglodytes – View of Saumur loop from Saumur

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Pays de la Loire

Troglodytes – View of Saumur loop from Saumur

Moderate

5.0

(3)

riders

Troglodytes – View of Saumur loop from Saumur

04:49

100km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 93.0 km for 397 m

Open: • April-November (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.70 km

Cadre Noir Bridge

Highlight • Other

Segregated bike path beside the main road into Saumur with amazing views of the city, chateau and cathedral.

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4.61 km

La Loire

Lake

55.3 km

Vernantes Church

Highlight • Religious Site

very pretty little village

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86.5 km

Point JMW Turner

Viewpoint

88.3 km

Troglodyte Dwellings and Art Galleries in Parc Naturel Régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

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An unusual passage of the Loire by bike.

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91.8 km

troglodytes

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96.9 km

Viewpoint

97.3 km

Château de Saumur

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You can park your vehicle here.

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97.9 km

Bosse du Château by the Loire 👌

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98.4 km

View of the Loire from Château de Saumur

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Wonderful view of the Loire from the Château de Saumur.

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99.4 km

View of Saumur

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Superb panorama over the city of Saumur!

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100 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

78.6 km

8.24 km

7.68 km

4.57 km

1.02 km

167 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.8 km

46.8 km

2.75 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

12°C

2°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

July 1, 2023,Anjou Vintage Gravel 2023

Good morning,
An old bike (80s) acquired at the last minute and off we went for 106 km with 25% of paths. No particular difficulty except for a fairly strong wind and a 12% gradient to climb to the castle... where a full meal awaits us.
3 refreshments on the course before where you can taste the local specialties. Organization …

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June 29, 2024,Anjou Vintage à SAUMUR 💨🌧️🌩️2024

A route that deserves many more photos but the weather decided otherwise. 2 hours in rainstorms that end up freezing you. Not to mention an unfavorable wind (23 km/h going downhill) Fortunately the meal upon arrival at the castle is still just as good.

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