View of Saumur – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Saumur

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Pays de la Loire

View of Saumur – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Saumur

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View of Saumur – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Saumur

01:59

32.0km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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917 m

View of Saumur

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Superb panorama over the city of Saumur!

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1.24 km

View of Saumur and the Château de Saumur

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Saumur is a large Loire town, built between the Loire and the Thouet, one of its tributaries. Renowned for hosting the Cadre Noir and the good taste of its sparkling …

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7.44 km

Cave Entrance

10.2 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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17.4 km

Montsoreau Castle

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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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20.4 km

Port de TURQUANT - overlooking Loire

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This bench by the water is an inviting place to enjoy the mighty Loire River. This site also has plenty of parking space. From here you can start walks or bike rides in the region.

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20.4 km

Loire Riverside at Turquant

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magnificent spots on this river that we have cycled along from Nevers to Nantes

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27.3 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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32.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.17 km

8.71 km

7.24 km

5.61 km

645 m

482 m

212 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

9.08 km

637 m

282 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

15°C

3°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

May 19, 2023,Rando VTC - Boucle Saumur Candres sur l'itinéraire des bords de la Loire

Super walk from Saumur taking the route along the banks of the Loire. We took the hillsides and it's really worth it because we drive in the middle of the vineyards with great views. Do not miss the troglodyte course on the way back. A nice walk

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