A 3-day family outing on the greenways between Anjou and Mayenne
Largely on the Vélo Francette, this cycling loop will take you through Anjou Bleu and Mayenne. With 128km of mainly greenways, it's an ideal route to start cycling with your children.
ADVICE AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Departing from Angers, cale de la Savatte, this loop links Le Lion d'Angers, Segré-en-Anjou-Bleu and Chateau-Gontier (Mayenne) before descending to Angers via the Vélo Francette. We recommend cycling this loop in a clockwise direction.
The route is mainly on greenways (towpath and old railway line).
It can be completed in 2 or 3 days and is not particularly difficult or steep.
To the south of Chambellay (towards Angers), the route crosses a shared lane and the Mayenne hillside, which can be a challenge.
Sections of the loop :
- Angers > Le Lion d'Angers - 28 km, via the Vélo Francette. Green route 99%.
- Le Lion d'Angers > Segré en Anjou Bleu - 21.5 km, shared route 100%.
- Segré > Chateau-Gonthier- 22.5 km, 100% green route.
- Chateau-Gontier > Angers- 56 km, 85% green route,
Signs: Vélo Francette and bike sign without sticker.
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 lock houses along the Mayenne towpath. Some offer snacks and refreshments.
- Grez Neuville - A charming village. Discovery trail through the village.
- Le Lion d'Angers and the Parc Départemental de l'Isle Briand.
- Segré-en-Anjou-Bleu and pretty little town on the river Oudon.
- The Château de la Lorie in Segré.
- Chenillé-Changé, classified as a charming village.
- Ile Saint Aubin at the gates of Angers.
