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View of Candes-Saint-Martin – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Montsoreau

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View of Candes-Saint-Martin – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Montsoreau

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View of Candes-Saint-Martin – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Montsoreau

03:22

52.9km

260m

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: August 14, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

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19.8 km

View of the Vienne

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The banks of the Vienne are perfect for cycling. Beautiful places allow you to contemplate its course and its natural environment, like this one located on the right bank between Chinon and Saumur.

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24.1 km

Candes-Saint-Martin is a commune of 212 inhabitants in the department of Indre-et-Loire in the Center-Val de Loire region. The commune with its sanctuary Saint-Martin is classified as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. Wikipedia

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29.6 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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29.7 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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33.9 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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36.7 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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40.7 km

View of Saumur

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Superb panorama over the city of Saumur!

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50.4 km

Turquant

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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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52.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

15.3 km

9.98 km

6.96 km

787 m

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.7 km

8.75 km

6.13 km

4.53 km

756 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

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April 15, 2025,Tag 08 Von Chinon nach Saumur

The highlight of the tour was the detour to Fontevraud Abbey. On the way there, we took the slightly longer bike path. For the return trip, we chose the autoroute. It was a mixed monastery founded around 1100. It is located near the towns of Saumur and Chinon and is the burial place of the Plantagenets. It is considered the …

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View of Candes-Saint-Martin – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Montsoreau

View of the Vienne