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France
Centre-Val de Loire
Chinon
Chouzé-Sur-Loire

Troglodyte houses – Saumur Castle loop from Port-Boulet

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Centre-Val de Loire
Chinon
Chouzé-Sur-Loire

Troglodyte houses – Saumur Castle loop from Port-Boulet

Hard

5.0

(2)

30

riders

Troglodyte houses – Saumur Castle loop from Port-Boulet

05:33

92.3km

230m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 25.1 km for 39 m

After 60.2 km for 18 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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25.1 km

La Loire

Lake

52.0 km

La Vienne

Lake

3

55.0 km

Pont de Candes – Confluence Loire-Vienne

Highlight • Other

4

55.5 km

Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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6

60.3 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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7

60.4 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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8

63.5 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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9

69.4 km

Saumur Castle

Highlight • Castle

A must for cyclists passing through Saumur!

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10

70.1 km

Street with Hanging Decorations

Highlight • Structure

B

92.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.0 km

29.6 km

12.3 km

6.19 km

3.71 km

450 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.6 km

25.8 km

9.93 km

9.25 km

1.09 km

590 m

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Wednesday 2 September

29°C

13°C

0 %

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