Run the Fontevraud past the Royal Abbey.

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Fontevraud Abbey, in the heart of the Loire Valley, is one of the largest monastic communities in Europe from the Middle Ages and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route also passes the Château du Petit Thouars, a family vineyard dating from 1636, whose park makes a pleasant addition to the run. The jogging loop is moderate and passes varied terrain and historic vineyard views.

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Abbaye royale de FontevraudOne of Europe's largest medieval monastic communities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Loire Valley.

Château du Petit ThouarsFamily vineyard dating from 1636 whose park makes a pleasant extra stretch for the run.

The route

Distance13 km

Running≈ 1 h 27

Cycling≈ 1 h

Climb↑ 182 m

RouteCircular

A 13 km circular route from Fontevraud-l'Abbaye to run or cycle, with 182 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 182 m in total

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StartRue Château-Gaillard, Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, Loire & Atlantic France, 37500Open the start in Maps →

FinishBack where you started

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