Saumur – Château de Saumur loop from Montsoreau

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Saumur – Château de Saumur loop from Montsoreau

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Saumur – Château de Saumur loop from Montsoreau

01:36

26.0km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.44 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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2.47 km

Loire Riverside at Turquant

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

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3.54 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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6.73 km

Souzay-Champigny troglodyte site

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

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9.55 km

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail

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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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12.8 km

Saumur

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Saumur was built on the basis of a 9th-century castle. It's a pretty little town with a pretty square with half-timbered houses. Nice cafes and a very good bakery on the square.

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13.2 km

Château de Saumur

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Saumur castle was built from the 10th century on Renaissance and Medieval styles. The visit includes the interior of the castle, artistic collections as well as the gardens and the …

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25.5 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 …

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26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.75 km

6.80 km

5.15 km

4.37 km

560 m

325 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

8.64 km

343 m

311 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

14°C

3°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

May 19, 2023,Rando VTC - Boucle Saumur Candres sur l'itinéraire des bords de la Loire

Super walk from Saumur taking the route along the banks of the Loire. We took the hillsides and it's really worth it because we drive in the middle of the vineyards with great views. Do not miss the troglodyte course on the way back. A nice walk

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