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Angevin circuit of La Loire à vélo

Cycling sports, Cycle tourism route, Bike route in Angers
39.0 km
2h 45min
Very easy
  • Departing from the Parc de Balzac in Angers, the Loire à vélo Angevine loop is a forty-kilometer cycling route through exceptional sites such as the Maine towpath and the Piverdière site in Bouchemaine, which offers a breathtaking view of the Basses vallées angevines (one of Europe's most beautiful natural wetlands).
    This cycling itinerary follows the Loire River and the gardens of Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire, crossing the exceptional environment of the Ardoisières de Trélazé site with its...
    Departing from the Parc de Balzac in Angers, the Loire à vélo Angevine loop is a forty-kilometer cycling route through exceptional sites such as the Maine towpath and the Piverdière site in Bouchemaine, which offers a breathtaking view of the Basses vallées angevines (one of Europe's most beautiful natural wetlands).
    This cycling itinerary follows the Loire River and the gardens of Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire, crossing the exceptional environment of the Ardoisières de Trélazé site with its unusual nature and old bottoms transformed into wells. Back in Angers, take time to stroll through the historic streets, visit the Château d'Angers and its treasure: the Apocalypse, admire the view over the Maine from the Promenade du Bout du Monde, before returning to the Parc de Balzac.

    Come and discover Angers' gentle way of life!

    Practical information
    - Public transport stop less than 500m from starting point
    - Route not passable during floods
    - For personalized advice, to leave your bike in a secure box or to rent one, go to the Conciergerie Vélo at Angers Tourist Office.
    - Height difference: 32m
  • Visitor alert
    Angers and the surrounding area, with its rich confluence of landscapes, are sometimes subject to flooding. Some paths may be temporarily impassable, so please remain vigilant.

    The Chevalerie ferry is not operational. Resumption is scheduled for spring 2025.

    Temporary detour on the Lac de Maine route (Angers): following the collapse of a pipe, the passage is closed between the Lac de Maine campsite and the swimming and leisure center. A detour is planned on site.
Points of interest
1 Domaine national du Château d'Angers
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3 Musée des Beaux-Arts
4 Collégiale Saint-Martin
5 Parc des Ardoisières
6 Bac de la Chevalerie
7 Église Saint Blaise et Saint Nicolas de la Daguenière
8 Rive d'Arts
9 Les Ponts-de-Cé
10 Jardins du Presbytère
11 Château Musée des Coiffes et des Traditions
12 Jardin Méditerranéen
13 Abbaye de Bouchemaine
14 Bouchemaine, village de la confluence
15 Belvédère de la Piverdière
16 Ancien couvent de la Baumettte
17 Parc de loisirs du Lac de Maine
18 Parc de Balzac
19 Musée du Bon Pasteur
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