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Centre-Val de Loire

View of the Vienne – View of Candes-Saint-Martin loop from Bourgueil

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Centre-Val de Loire

View of the Vienne – View of Candes-Saint-Martin loop from Bourgueil

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View of the Vienne – View of Candes-Saint-Martin loop from Bourgueil

02:19

37.5km

100m

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: May 14, 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

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12.4 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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2

16.7 km

View of Candes-Saint-Martin

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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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17.5 km

Confluence of the Vienne and the Loire

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4

18.2 km

Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

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Built at the place of death of St. Martin and of course consecrated to him.

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20.7 km

Pont de Varennes - Montsoreau

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

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22.0 km

Troglodyte Houses of Turquant

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What used to be living space for the poorer part of the population is today a popular holiday home. Tourists can even stay in a troglodyte hotel room in Turquant or rent underground private rooms around Doué-la-Fontaine.

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23.2 km

Pont de Varennes-Montsoreau

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This century-old beam bridge, 600 meters long, is magnificent and offers an incredible view over the Loire.

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8

30.8 km

Loire Riverside Path, Chouzé-sur-Loire

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Towards both bridges you can cycle close to the Loire on gravel paths (even cobblestones in some places for enthusiasts)

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37.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

7.50 km

7.11 km

2.97 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

9.10 km

4.41 km

1.26 km

657 m

170 m

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