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: March 29, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

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Start point

Train Station

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917 m

View of Saumur

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Superb panorama over the city of Saumur!

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3.96 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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7.23 km

Cave Entrance

10.4 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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17.5 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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19.0 km

Pont de Varennes - Montsoreau

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This bridge connects over the Loire. Use it but leave it for those who come after you.

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20.5 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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20.5 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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32.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.16 km

8.86 km

7.90 km

4.73 km

644 m

616 m

255 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

9.17 km

492 m

297 m

146 m

< 100 m

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Friday 24 April

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