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GR3 stage 43 of 57

Stage 43: Candes-Saint-Martin → Saumur

From Candes-Saint-Martin to Saumur: 19.9 km, 200 m of ascent and 220 m of descent, or 4h45 – 5h30 of actual walking.

19.9 km 12.4 mi200 m 656 ft ascent220 m 722 ft descent4h45 – 5h30High point 92 m 302 ft Challenging day

Challenging day.

Stage profile

0 m100 m200 m0 km5 km10 km15 kmParnay 63 m
Elevation profile: from 31 m to 92 m over 19.9 km.
PlaceKmAltitude
Candes-Saint-Martin Start056 m
Montsoreau Village on the way1.639 m
Turquant Village on the way4.533 m
Parnay Village on the way8.463 m
Souzay-Champigny Village on the way9.658 m
Dampierre-sur-Loire Village on the way1442 m
High point 1892 m
Saumur Finish19.931 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Saumur

9 places to stay within 2 km of the finish. Book ahead during the season.

Along the way

Accommodation along the stage, to shorten or lengthen the day.

Water points

4 water points listed on the route (fountains, springs). Drinkability is not guaranteed: treat the water if in doubt.

km 4.4 · km 4.8 · km 18.4 · km 19.4

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