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Saumur Castle – Troglodyte houses loop from Saumur

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Saumur Castle – Troglodyte houses loop from Saumur

Moderate

4.3

(3)

29

riders

Saumur Castle – Troglodyte houses loop from Saumur

03:27

46.6km

410m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.30 km for 397 m

Open: • April-November (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.72 km

View of the Loire from Château de Saumur

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful view of the Loire from the Château de Saumur.

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3.79 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3

8.83 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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9.29 km

Cave Entrance

Cave Entrance

5

20.7 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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6

20.7 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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7

21.4 km

Stroll on the banks of the Loire -> Abbaye Fontevreau

Highlight • Other

8

32.3 km

Short Descent on the Rocks

Highlight • Trail

An easy route and a slightly more challenging route, but generally simple.

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9

33.5 km

Fontaine champigny

Highlight • Other

10

45.2 km

Street with Hanging Decorations

Highlight • Structure

B

46.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

6.42 km

6.16 km

3.01 km

1.26 km

564 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

13.0 km

5.29 km

1.72 km

1.13 km

901 m

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Thursday 22 October

16°C

9°C

95 %

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Comments

November 14, 2021,Fontaine champigny Loop from Samur

Pulled this route from another komoot rider, fantastic gravel/cx ride ...couldn't resist the market day paella in Montsoreau! Bonus

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