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Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Troglodyte houses loop from Souzay-Champigny

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Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Troglodyte houses loop from Souzay-Champigny

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Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Troglodyte houses loop from Souzay-Champigny

01:39

25.1km

100m

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: June 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.9 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.85 km

Saumur Castle

Highlight • Castle

A must for cyclists passing through Saumur!

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10.0 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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13.7 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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14.1 km

Souzay Mountain Bike Route (50 km)

Highlight • MTB Park

16.8 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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16.8 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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16.9 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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17.4 km

Stroll on the banks of the Loire -> Abbaye Fontevreau

Highlight • Other

20.2 km

Point JMW Turner

Viewpoint

25.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

3.32 km

3.23 km

2.63 km

2.55 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.91 km

9.43 km

4.98 km

451 m

230 m

164 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 28 June

29°C

17°C

0 %

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Loire Riverside Gravel Trail – Troglodyte houses loop from Souzay-Champigny

Saumur Castle

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail

Souzay-Champigny troglodyte site

Souzay Mountain Bike Route (50 km)

Troglodyte houses

Turquant Arts and Crafts Village

Turquant

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