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Centre-Val de Loire

Montsoreau Castle – Troglodyte houses loop from Chinon

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France

Centre-Val de Loire

Montsoreau Castle – Troglodyte houses loop from Chinon

Moderate

5.0

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Montsoreau Castle – Troglodyte houses loop from Chinon

03:18

56.2km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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817 m

Jeanne d'Arc Monument in Chinon

Highlight • Monument

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18.7 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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20.8 km

Montsoreau Castle

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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 has been a Museum of Contemporary Art with the world's largest collection of works from the Art and Language movement. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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24.0 km

Stroll on the banks of the Loire -> Abbaye Fontevreau

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24.6 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.

Today, you can wander around the troglodytes between tradition and modernity to discover all their originality.

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24.6 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 ancient dwellings carved into the limestone cliffs, creating a fascinating contrast to the lush green landscape. The trail offers a mix of smooth tracks and slightly uneven terrain, taking you through this picturesque village. The combination of historic architecture and picturesque surroundings makes this route a must-do for anyone interested in both nature and culture.

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34.1 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 the heart of the Loire Valley and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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37.9 km

Cave Entrance

46.7 km

Rabelais Museum :-)!

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56.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.3 km

11.0 km

7.36 km

3.35 km

1.17 km

695 m

371 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

16.6 km

4.06 km

3.63 km

993 m

612 m

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

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Montsoreau Castle – Troglodyte houses loop from Chinon

Jeanne d'Arc Monument in Chinon

Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

Montsoreau Castle

Stroll on the banks of the Loire -> Abbaye Fontevreau

Turquant Arts and Crafts Village

Troglodyte houses

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

Rabelais Museum :-)!

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