A 4-day cycling break between the Loir Valley and the Loire Valley.
A 200km cycling loop between the discreet and authentic Loir valley and the majestic Loire valley. You'll pass through a collection of atmospheres and landscapes, dotted with châteaux, charming villages, rivers and forests.
ADVICE AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION
This 200km loop links Angers, La Flèche and Saumur, and is fully signposted. It is based on 4 cycle routes: La Vallée du Loir à Vélo, La Vélo Francette, La Vélobuissonnière and La Loire à Vélo.
The route alternates between shared lanes, little-travelled roads and greenways.
It can be completed in 3 or 4 days, and is not particularly difficult or steep.
Sections of the loop :
- Angers > La Flèche - 78 km, via the Vélo Francette and the Vallée du Loir à Vélo.
Shared lanes, 95%.
- La Flèche > Saumur - 69 km, via the Vélobuissonnière.
Shared routes, 40%, greenways 60%.
- Saumur > Angers - 60 km via the Loire à Vélo and La Vélo Francette (shared section)
Shared routes 50%, Greenways 50%, depending on the sections chosen.
We recommend doing this loop from Angers, accessible by train, car or bike, in the direction of La Flèche, clockwise.
Accommodation :
Accommodation with the Accueil Vélo label can be found all along the route. They guarantee dedicated services for cycle tourists.
Bike hire and repair shops:
Located in the main towns along the route.
Free cycle service areas are also located along the route.
TO DISCOVER ALONG THE WAY
- The lower Anjou valleys. Wetlands at the confluence of the Mayenne, Sarthe and Loir rivers.
- The mills in the Loir valley.
- Durtal, the castle and the Saint Léonard district.
- Baugé, the castle and apothecary, a curiosity not to be missed.
- Saumur, its heritage, wine cellars and castle.
- The Loire villages between Saumur and Angers, Chênehutttes-Trèves-Cunault, Le Thoureil, Saint Rémy La Varenne
- Guinguettes all along the way.
