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Montreuil-Bellay Castle – Airvault loop from Thouars

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Montreuil-Bellay Castle – Airvault loop from Thouars

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4.3

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Montreuil-Bellay Castle – Airvault loop from Thouars

07:04

111km

700m

Cycling

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: July 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.1 km

Small roads to reach Montreuil-Bellay

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A succession of small roads which allow access to Montreuil without being too bothered by cars.

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24.6 km

Montreuil-Bellay Castle

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Superb castle along the Thouet which flows into the Loire at Saumur. Many women prisoners, victims of the plague were saved by the inhabitants of Montreuil-Bellay horrified by the conditions of detention in the castle.

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33.0 km

Ballastière Pond

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10-hectare body of water on the cycle route of the Thouet Valley. Swimming prohibited but you can cycle around it.

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33.4 km

La Ballastière

Lake

53.0 km

Pont des Chouans on the Thouet

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The Chouans bridge on the Thouet is a medieval bridge which crosses the Thouet river between Thouars and Saint-Jean-de-Thouars. The bridge was fortified in the 15th century and witnessed the …

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67.1 km

Montguimier Mill

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The Moulin de Montguimier is a 12th century mill that belonged to the monks of Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes. You can start your hike from the parking lot of the Saint-Généroux church, a …

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68.9 km

Small Church of Saint-Généroux (10th century)

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The church of Saint-Généroux is a historical and cultural site which is worth a visit during a walk in Deux-Sèvres. Dating from the 10th century, it is considered one of …

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81.1 km

Airvault

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Small town of character in the heart of the Thouet valley. Do not miss the old medieval castle as well as the church (remains of the Romanesque abbey) and its …

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109 km

Saint-Médard Church of Thouars

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All information about this big city can be found here:

tours.fr

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111 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.3 km

17.2 km

11.7 km

3.93 km

393 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.5 km

47.5 km

11.1 km

616 m

456 m

417 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 30 July

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Montreuil-Bellay Castle – Airvault loop from Thouars

Small roads to reach Montreuil-Bellay

Montreuil-Bellay Castle

Ballastière Pond

Pont des Chouans on the Thouet

Montguimier Mill

Small Church of Saint-Généroux (10th century)

Airvault

Saint-Médard Church of Thouars

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