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Loire Riverside at Turquant – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Candes-Saint-Martin

Loire Riverside at Turquant – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Candes-Saint-Martin

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4.6

(5)

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Loire Riverside at Turquant – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Candes-Saint-Martin

01:20

26.6km

140m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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315 m

Collegiate Church of St Martin, Candes-Saint-Martin

Highlight • Religious Site

Apparently, one of the most beautiful villages in France. I wouldn’t disagree.

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2.84 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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4.32 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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11.9 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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15.1 km

Cave Entrance

15.5 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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21.1 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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21.2 km

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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22.3 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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26.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

7.22 km

5.49 km

2.39 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

9.40 km

1.22 km

374 m

289 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

24°C

12°C

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Loire Riverside at Turquant – Loire Riverside Gravel Trail loop from Candes-Saint-Martin

Collegiate Church of St Martin, Candes-Saint-Martin

Pont de Varennes - Montsoreau

Loire Riverside at Turquant

Loire Riverside Gravel Trail

Souzay-Champigny troglodyte site

Troglodyte houses

Turquant

Port de TURQUANT - overlooking Loire

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