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Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Saumur loop from Souzay-Champigny

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Pays de la Loire

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Saumur loop from Souzay-Champigny

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Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Saumur loop from Souzay-Champigny

00:57

19.2km

110m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 14.9 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.75 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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4.70 km

Saumur Castle

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A must for cyclists passing through Saumur!

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5.12 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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11.4 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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11.4 km

Troglodyte houses

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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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15.0 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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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.84 km

4.41 km

3.93 km

3.46 km

586 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

6.70 km

365 m

123 m

117 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 30 July

29°C

18°C

5 %

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Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Saumur loop from Souzay-Champigny

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail

Saumur Castle

Saumur

Souzay-Champigny troglodyte site

troglodytes

Troglodyte houses

Turquant

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