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Pays de la Loire

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Saumur Castle loop from Varrains

Pays de la Loire

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Saumur Castle loop from Varrains

Moderate

5.0

(2)

11

riders

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Saumur Castle loop from Varrains

03:03

47.7km

330m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.3 km for 101 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

25.0 km

Parnay Hills

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2

25.1 km

Saint-Pierre Church in Parnay and View of the Loire Valley

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The church of Parnay was built in the 11th century and is dedicated to Saint-Pierre. The stone spire dates from the 16th century and the nave was rebuilt in the …

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3

29.6 km

troglodytes

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4

29.6 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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30.1 km

Cave Entrance

Cave Entrance

6

32.5 km

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail

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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

34.6 km

Notre Dame des Ardillieres

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History:
In 1454, while ploughing his field, a farmer discovered in the "ardille" (clay, a word that according to legend gave its name to Notre-Dame-des-Ardilliers) a stone statuette about thirty …

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8

35.3 km

Saumur

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Town and castle, stables, church

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9

35.5 km

Saumur Castle

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A must for cyclists passing through Saumur!

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39.0 km

Le Thouet

Lake

B

47.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

6.55 km

6.25 km

5.39 km

2.67 km

321 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

16.8 km

7.00 km

4.99 km

429 m

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Friday 22 May

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