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Loire Riverside at Turquant – Château de Chinon loop from Fontevraud-l'Abbaye

Loire Riverside at Turquant – Château de Chinon loop from Fontevraud-l'Abbaye

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Loire Riverside at Turquant – Château de Chinon loop from Fontevraud-l'Abbaye

03:56

63.1km

520m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: May 13, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.30 km

Cavier Windmill of La Herpinière

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful stands the wingless mill of Herpinière as a landmark in the landscape of vineyards. Mill is not accessible.

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7.39 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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7.48 km

To build the beautiful houses of the area here lard was mined. Many people lived in the caves until 1935. Today, the caves are restored and there are many cafes, bed and breakfasts and various art shops.

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8.56 km

Loire Riverside at Turquant

Highlight • River

magnificent spots on this river that we have cycled along from Nevers to Nantes

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8.59 km

Port de TURQUANT - overlooking Loire

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This bench by the water is an inviting place to enjoy the mighty Loire River. This site also has plenty of parking space. From here you can start walks or bike rides in the region.

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12.5 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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12.6 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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27.2 km

Château de Chinon

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Chinon is a town of 8000 inhabitants. It is famous for its castle which overlooks the Vienne river.
There are all amenities in the town, such as shops, cafes and …

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38.9 km

Dolmen de la Pierre Couverte

Archaeological Site

63.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

25.9 km

8.91 km

649 m

298 m

294 m

132 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

18.0 km

14.8 km

3.04 km

1.85 km

120 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 24 May

34°C

17°C

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Troglodyte houses

Turquant

Loire Riverside at Turquant

Port de TURQUANT - overlooking Loire

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Château de Chinon

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