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France
Pays de la Loire
Saumur
Montsoreau

Troglodyte houses – Montsoreau Castle loop from Montsoreau

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Pays de la Loire
Saumur
Montsoreau

Troglodyte houses – Montsoreau Castle loop from Montsoreau

Hard

4.5

(4)

20

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Troglodyte houses – Montsoreau Castle loop from Montsoreau

03:55

50.2km

550m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 11, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 30.1 km for 61 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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17.6 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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2

17.7 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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3

17.7 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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4

25.1 km

Montsoreau Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Château de Montsoreau has been immortalized many times, notably by Alexandre Dumas in his novel La Dame de Monsoreau, written between 1845 and 1846.

Above all, since 2016 Montsoreau …

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5

26.1 km

Candes Municipal Garden

Highlight • Forest

6

26.3 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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7

33.7 km

Château du Petit Thouars

Highlight • Castle

Château du Petit Thouars is a family vineyard whose origins date back to 1636. You can explore the castle park which will be an excellent complement to your running.

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8

44.1 km

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud is one of the largest monastic communities in Europe dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a place with a rich history, located in …

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50.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

7.50 km

4.25 km

1.16 km

593 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

10.8 km

6.26 km

3.44 km

1.35 km

300 m

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