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France
Pays de la Loire
Saumur
Turquant

Troglodyte houses – Montsoreau Castle loop from Turquant

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Pays de la Loire
Saumur
Turquant

Troglodyte houses – Montsoreau Castle loop from Turquant

Easy

4.4

(5)

15

riders

Troglodyte houses – Montsoreau Castle loop from Turquant

01:44

23.4km

220m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 162 m for 18 m

After 19.9 km for 5 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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246 m

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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334 m

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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340 m

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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4

9.59 km

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

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The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud is one of the largest monastic communities in Europe dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a place with a rich history, located in …

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5

18.1 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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6

19.8 km

Montsoreau Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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7

20.0 km

Montsoreau Village and Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Montsoreau is a small town of 400 inhabitants located on the left bank of the Loire, at the confluence of the latter and the Vienne.

With an irresistible charm, Montsoreau …

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22.6 km

Troglodyte Houses of Turquant

Highlight • Structure

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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23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

4.87 km

3.08 km

848 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.83 km

6.13 km

3.42 km

2.51 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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