Troglodyte houses – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Saumur

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Pays de la Loire

Troglodyte houses – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Saumur

Moderate

4.5

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riders

Troglodyte houses – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Saumur

01:47

30.7km

250m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.33 km

Street with Hanging Decorations

Highlight • Structure

13.0 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.

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13.1 km

Turquant

Highlight • Settlement

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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19.4 km

Stroll on the banks of the Loire -> Abbaye Fontevreau

Highlight • Other

20.1 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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22.9 km

Souzay Mountain Bike Route (50 km)

Highlight • MTB Park

25.9 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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28.9 km

Saumur Castle

Highlight • Castle

A must for cyclists passing through Saumur!

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30.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

6.13 km

6.07 km

5.40 km

528 m

410 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

5.33 km

4.20 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

22°C

12°C

51 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

July 5, 2024,Felsenwohnungen in Souzay-Champigny, Parnay und Turquant

What an experience!
Almost the entire route between Saumur and Turquant is built with dwellings carved into the rock.
We reached the area of the rock dwellings via paths that were, for me, sometimes adventurous (20% incline and then 15% decline). Right from the start, a really beautiful place to linger and enjoy 😍.
Everything was impressive! A little fun …

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