Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Troglodyte houses loop from Saumur

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Pays de la Loire

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Troglodyte houses loop from Saumur

Moderate

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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: August 24, 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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1.71 km

View of the Loire from Château de Saumur

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful view of the Loire from the Château de 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)

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25.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.71 km

5.33 km

5.17 km

5.09 km

892 m

849 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

7.50 km

786 m

659 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

15°C

7°C

81 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

July 5, 2024,Felsenwohnungen in Souzay-Champigny, Parnay und Turquant

What an experience!
Almost the entire route between Saumur and Turquant is built with dwellings carved into the rock.
We reached the area of the rock dwellings via paths that were, for me, sometimes adventurous (20% incline and then 15% decline). Right from the start, a really beautiful place to linger and enjoy 😍.
Everything was impressive! A little fun …

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