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Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Troglodyte houses loop from Saumur

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France

Pays de la Loire

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Troglodyte houses loop from Saumur

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Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Troglodyte houses loop from Saumur

01:25

25.0km

160m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13.3 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.72 km

Saumur Castle

Highlight • Castle

A must for cyclists passing through Saumur!

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3.91 km

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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7.11 km

Cave Entrance

7.55 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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13.2 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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13.2 km

Turquant

Highlight • Settlement

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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13.8 km

Stroll on the banks of the Loire -> Abbaye Fontevreau

Highlight • Other

14.5 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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17.3 km

Souzay Mountain Bike Route (50 km)

Highlight • MTB Park

25.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.66 km

5.60 km

5.59 km

4.23 km

1.11 km

837 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

7.43 km

1.10 km

717 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

34°C

15°C

0 %

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Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Troglodyte houses loop from Saumur

Saumur Castle

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail

Souzay-Champigny troglodyte site

Turquant Arts and Crafts Village

Turquant

Stroll on the banks of the Loire -> Abbaye Fontevreau

Troglodyte houses

Souzay Mountain Bike Route (50 km)

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