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Pays de la Loire

Souzay-Champigny

Saumur – Château de Saumur loop from Champigny

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Pays de la Loire

Souzay-Champigny

Saumur – Château de Saumur loop from Champigny

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Saumur – Château de Saumur loop from Champigny

01:01

16.5km

120m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 22, 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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2.81 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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2

5.63 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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7.77 km

Notre Dame des Ardillieres

Highlight • Religious Site

History:
In 1454, while ploughing his field, a farmer discovered in the "ardille" (clay, a word that according to legend gave its name to Notre-Dame-des-Ardilliers) a stone statuette about thirty …

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9.16 km

Saumur

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Saumur was built on the basis of a 9th-century castle. It's a pretty little town with a pretty square with half-timbered houses. Nice cafes and a very good bakery on the square.

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9.53 km

Château de Saumur

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Saumur castle was built from the 10th century on Renaissance and Medieval styles. The visit includes the interior of the castle, artistic collections as well as the gardens and the …

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10.1 km

Saumur viewpoint

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Simply enjoy the beautiful views over the city but especially over the mighty Loire River.

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10.2 km

View of the Château de Saumur

Highlight • Viewpoint

Simply enjoy the beautiful views over the city but especially over the mighty Loire River.

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10.5 km

View of Château de Saumur and the Loire River

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Coming from the plateau you have a great view over the castle and the city.

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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.33 km

3.50 km

2.60 km

1.85 km

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

3.37 km

2.13 km

223 m

< 100 m

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