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Centre-Val de Loire

Montsoreau Castle – Troglodyte houses loop from Chinon

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Mountain biking trails
France
Centre-Val de Loire

Montsoreau Castle – Troglodyte houses loop from Chinon

Moderate

5.0

(2)

7

riders

Montsoreau Castle – Troglodyte houses loop from Chinon

03:15

55.7km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

13.4 km

Hippie Bivouac Vienne

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Has 1 shower

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2

18.1 km

Candes-Saint-Martin Bridge

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On this bridge over the La Vienne you have a nice view of the skyline of Candes-Saint-Martin. This cozy village is located near the confluence of the Vienne and the Loire.

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3

18.6 km

Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

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Built at the place of death of St. Martin and of course consecrated to him.

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4

20.7 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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5

24.1 km

Turquant Arts and Crafts Village

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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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6

24.1 km

Troglodyte houses

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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

33.6 km

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

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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 …

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8

46.2 km

Rabelais Museum :-)!

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48.6 km

Cave Entrance

Cave Entrance

B

55.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.5 km

10.9 km

6.78 km

3.52 km

1.16 km

606 m

327 m

Surfaces

30.8 km

16.2 km

3.68 km

3.62 km

1.05 km

478 m

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Monday 19 October

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