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France
Pays de la Loire
Saumur
Doué-La-Fontaine

Montreuil-Bellay Castle – Ballastière Pond loop from Doué-la-Fontaine

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
Pays de la Loire
Saumur
Doué-La-Fontaine

Montreuil-Bellay Castle – Ballastière Pond loop from Doué-la-Fontaine

Moderate

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Montreuil-Bellay Castle – Ballastière Pond loop from Doué-la-Fontaine

02:48

47.5km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Forêt de Brossay

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

150 m

Doué-la-Fontaine Tourist Office

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Place where all your questions can be answered.
A good preparation gives your experience added value.
Motivated employees are happy to put you on the right track.

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2

5.55 km

Monfort Washhouse

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Historical wash house. The small house is an excellent resting place to stay in bad weather conditions.

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3

6.19 km

Church of Montfort

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The Romanesque style prayer house is located on the highest point of the small community of Montfort.

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4

18.2 km

Montreuil-Bellay Castle

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Superb castle along the Thouet which flows into the Loire at Saumur. Many women prisoners, victims of the plague were saved by the inhabitants of Montreuil-Bellay horrified by the conditions of detention in the castle.

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18.4 km

Small roads to reach Montreuil-Bellay

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A succession of small roads which allow access to Montreuil without being too bothered by cars.

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24.7 km

Ballastière Pond

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10-hectare body of water on the cycle route of the Thouet Valley. Swimming prohibited but you can cycle around it.

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30.8 km

Le Puy-Notre-Dame

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The community's house of worship stands out on the horizon with its tower like a landmark.

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45.7 km

Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine

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47.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.0 km

7.23 km

189 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.2 km

10.4 km

709 m

235 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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