Around the Thouet in Saumur

A short walk around the Thouet, ideal for families.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.31 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 7 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 7 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 38 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 25 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Saumur (49400)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.255852° / W 0.087788°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1623ET, 1623SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Departure from the Delessert Gymnasium car park.

(S/E) Head towards the Thouet and turn left onto theGR® 3. Walk along the riverbank. Pass under the road bridge at the roundabout. Continue.

(1) When you reach the bridge, turn right to cross the Thouet and follow this path to the road.

(2) Turn right onto Rue Demarest, then take Chemin de la Perriere on the right.

(3) Cross the roundabout, take Rue Bouden, then take the first path on the right after 50 metres.

(4) Turn left (due to bridge works). Join Rue Mabileau and turn right. Pass the D347.

(5) Turn right, pass between the two buildings to join the marked path and turn right onto Rue du Commerce.

(6) Turn left onto Avenue Pompidou and continue to the roundabout.

(7) At the roundabout, take the path on the right to cross the Thouet river, then stay on the path along the Thouet.
Turn left to head back towards the finish point at the Gymnase Delessert car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 31 m - Gymnase Delessert car park
  2. 1 : km 1.57 - alt. 28 m - Crossing the - Thouet (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 1.95 - alt. 38 m - Rue Demarest
  4. 3 : km 2.92 - alt. 32 m - Roundabout
  5. 4 : km 3.92 - alt. 27 m - Turn left towards Rue Bouden.
  6. 5 : km 4.74 - alt. 31 m - Fork to the right.
  7. 6 : km 5.09 - alt. 31 m - Avenue Pompidou
  8. 7 : km 5.36 - alt. 31 m - Turn right at the roundabout.
  9. S/E : km 7.31 - alt. 31 m - Gymnase Delessert car park

Worth a visit

On the left bank of the Thouet, view of Saumur Castle.
Summer theatre to see before reaching the roundabout.
Dam on the Thouet after point (7).

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
kartavan
kartavan

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pretty route along the Thouet river. A peaceful, easy walk with plenty of shade.

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Maugette
Maugette

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy route in terms of both the description and the locations, best done in spring to enjoy the beauty of the Thouet, but also pleasant in winter as it is very accessible.

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Yves JOZEFIAK
Yves JOZEFIAK

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy and pleasant route along the Thouet river in Saumur (mostly dry, which is nice when it rains...).

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Vad'Bétincourt
Vad'Bétincourt

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant, not too long route along the water's edge.

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Vad'Bétincourt
Vad'Bétincourt

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant route combining the banks of the Loire and the town centre, allowing you to discover Saumur and its château.

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Odile.philippe
Odile.philippe

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice course
Peaceful

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