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Around Saumur, between abbeys and castles — loop

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Pays de la Loire

Around Saumur, between abbeys and castles — loop

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Around Saumur, between abbeys and castles — loop

04:51

76.2km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

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6.22 km

Souzay-Champigny troglodyte site

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

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21.1 km

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

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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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54.3 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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75.4 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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75.7 km

Château de Saumur

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Saumur castle was built from the 10th century on Renaissance and Medieval styles. The visit includes the interior of the castle, artistic collections as well as the gardens and the …

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76.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.2 km

11.7 km

11.1 km

7.00 km

2.80 km

258 m

166 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

30.4 km

7.13 km

4.07 km

577 m

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

34°C

19°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Around Saumur, between abbeys and castles — loop

Souzay-Champigny troglodyte site

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

Montreuil-Bellay Castle

Saumur

Château de Saumur

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