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Loire Riverside at Turquant – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Parnay

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Pays de la Loire

Loire Riverside at Turquant – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Parnay

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Loire Riverside at Turquant – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Parnay

01:26

23.3km

160m

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: June 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.18 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

5.27 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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3

6.81 km

Pont de Varennes - Montsoreau

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge connects over the Loire. Use it but leave it for those who come after you.

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4

8.25 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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5

8.28 km

Loire Riverside at Turquant

Highlight • River

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

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6

12.4 km

Parnay Hills

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7

15.2 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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15.6 km

Cave Entrance

Cave Entrance

9

18.0 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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23.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.52 km

6.11 km

5.69 km

3.33 km

371 m

245 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

7.37 km

275 m

215 m

204 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 2 July

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