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Royal Fortress of Chinon – Fontevraud loop from Loudun

Royal Fortress of Chinon – Fontevraud loop from Loudun

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Royal Fortress of Chinon – Fontevraud loop from Loudun

06:31

97.2km

970m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.2 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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23.3 km

Château de la Roche

Castle

33.4 km

Ascent to the Fortress

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Tough calf biter. Here you know why there are gears on your bike.

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33.9 km

Royal Fortress of Chinon

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The Château de Chinon is of great importance in the history of France. It is in this place that Joan of Arc first meets the Dauphin (name given to the …

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42.3 km

Cinais Roman Camp

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It is the site of a Roman camp dating from the Iron Age which, until its demolition, was a unique megalithic site in the region of Chinon. Apart from the …

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48.2 km

Cave Entrance

49.4 km

Dolmen de la Pierre Couverte

Archaeological Site

58.4 km

Collegiate Church of St Martin, Candes-Saint-Martin

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Apparently, one of the most beautiful villages in France. I wouldn’t disagree.

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58.5 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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58.7 km

Confluence of the Loire and the Vienne

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64.8 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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64.8 km

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.

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66.9 km

Forêt de Fontevrault

Forest

97.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.8 km

37.5 km

7.51 km

5.09 km

4.26 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

41.2 km

32.7 km

20.3 km

1.30 km

962 m

846 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Ascent to the Fortress

Royal Fortress of Chinon

Cinais Roman Camp

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Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

Confluence of the Loire and the Vienne

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

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