Hard bike 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: November 19, 2025

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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39.1 km

Bouchemaine

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Very beautiful city with a preponderant place made for cyclists and pedestrians, beautiful view of the mouth with something to quench your thirst!

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72.4 km

View of the Loire from Le Thoureil

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The town of Le Thoureil is home to a small port welcoming traditional wooden sailing boats.
Le Thoureil also has megalithic sites on its territory, including dolmens and menhirs.

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72.6 km

Le Thoureil: a pretty village on the banks of the Loire

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The Fête du Thoureil, a festival of Loire barges, is an Angevin tradition that takes place every year in spring on the banks of the Loire at Thoureil, in Maine-et-Loire, …

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93.9 km

Le Thouet

Lake

96.7 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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97.0 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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103 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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106 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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110 km

View of Saumur

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From the Pont des Cadets de Saumur which crosses the Loire, you can admire Saumr and some remarkable buildings. On the left of course, the castle overlooks the town. Not …

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137 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.6 km

39.7 km

23.1 km

17.2 km

630 m

390 m

Surfaces

105 km

14.4 km

13.7 km

2.50 km

1.09 km

270 m

Elevation

Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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