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Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Troglodyte houses loop from Château de Boumois

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Troglodyte houses loop from Château de Boumois

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Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Troglodyte houses loop from Château de Boumois

03:15

55.6km

370m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.03 km

Le Thouet

Lake

8.90 km

Saumur Castle

Highlight • Castle

A must for cyclists passing through Saumur!

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11.1 km

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very nice gravel along the banks of the Loire. Know that you are not alone here. Enjoy together, each at their own pace.

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14.3 km

Cave Entrance

15.1 km

Souzay-Champigny troglodyte site

Highlight • Monument

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

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20.7 km

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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21.8 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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24.7 km

Montsoreau Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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30.8 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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30.9 km

Fontevraud

Highlight • Settlement

Located at the crossroads of Anjou, Touraine and Poitou, welcome to the Fontevraud-l'Abbaye Tourist Office, our travel advisors will welcome you in front of the Saint-Michel church to help you discover the destination.

Let us advise you and discover a village full of charm. Formed around the famous royal abbey, the Plantagenets necropolis, it is today a lively village, rich in numerous monuments, shops and craftsmen.

The Tourist Office offers you: a privileged welcome - a free wifi hotspot - a shop with a wide choice of regional products, gifts, books and souvenirs - good tips to visit more and spend less when buying your entrance tickets - a complete tourist guide - a website - but also to travel light, by leaving your luggage with us.

More information and opening hours at ot-saumur.fr/nl/sheets/vvv-kantoor-fontevraud-labbaye-5404626

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55.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

17.9 km

10.1 km

7.68 km

1.27 km

287 m

243 m

Surfaces

28.4 km

11.9 km

7.51 km

6.75 km

746 m

271 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 29 July

32°C

18°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Troglodyte houses loop from Château de Boumois

Saumur Castle

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail

Souzay-Champigny troglodyte site

Troglodyte houses

Loire Riverside at Turquant

Montsoreau Castle

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

Fontevraud

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