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Pays de la Loire

Varennes-Sur-Loire

Royal Fortress of Chinon – Royal Fortress of Chinon loop from Souzay-Champigny

Road cycling routes

Pays de la Loire

Varennes-Sur-Loire

Royal Fortress of Chinon – Royal Fortress of Chinon loop from Souzay-Champigny

Moderate

5.0

(2)

77

riders

Royal Fortress of Chinon – Royal Fortress of Chinon loop from Souzay-Champigny

02:52

59.0km

450m

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: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.9 km for 85 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.63 km

Point JMW Turner

Viewpoint

2

8.24 km

Hotel Domaine de Mestré, very nice, organic, historical

Highlight • Other

Home Bike

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3

12.2 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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16.1 km

Cave Entrance

Cave Entrance

5

34.5 km

Royal Fortress of Chinon

Highlight • Castle

Chinon lives from its historical heritage and especially from its castle. On July 14th, a wonderful fireworks display can be viewed from the bridge over the Venant. An unforgettable experience!

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6

36.1 km

Royal Fortress of Chinon

Highlight • Castle

The Château de Chinon is of great importance in the history of France. It is in this place that Joan of Arc first meets the Dauphin (name given to the one who is not yet king) future King of France Charles VII from whom she asks for an army. Chinon is also the city of the author François Rabelais French humanist writer of the Renaissance, born at La Devinière in Seuilly, near Chinon (in the former province of Touraine), in 1483 or 1494 according to the sources, and died in Paris on April 9, 1553. He is the author among others of Pantagruel, it is to say if one eats and drinks well there! Chinon wine is one of the strongest in the Loire, which has a reputation in general for being fairly light wines. The city center is most pleasant. To visit the castle, consult the following website: forteressechinon.fr/fr

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7

50.7 km

View of Candes Saint Martin

Highlight (Segment) • Other

View of the Vienne and the village of Candes Saint Martin

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8

51.4 km

Collegiate Church of St Martin, Candes-Saint-Martin

Highlight • Religious Site

Apparently, one of the most beautiful villages in France. I wouldn’t disagree.

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9

51.5 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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10

52.4 km

Montsoreau Village and Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

B

59.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.9 km

13.0 km

7.06 km

2.86 km

905 m

290 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.0 km

15.1 km

900 m

734 m

250 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

34°C

17°C

33 %

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