Bikepacking Gravel circuit - Angers, an escape between the Loire and the tuffeau earth
Nature is Bike Experience
Looking for something a little more sporty and more free? Why not try your hand at bikepacking? The idea is to equip your bike, or rent one specially designed for your adventure, so that you're as light as a feather! With a bike, a few panniers and a thirst for discovery, all you need to do is discover the exceptional playground offered by Anjou's Loire Valley and vineyards....
Bikepacking Gravel circuit - Angers, an escape between the Loire and the tuffeau earth
Nature is Bike Experience
Looking for something a little more sporty and more free? Why not try your hand at bikepacking? The idea is to equip your bike, or rent one specially designed for your adventure, so that you're as light as a feather! With a bike, a few panniers and a thirst for discovery, all you need to do is discover the exceptional playground offered by Anjou's Loire Valley and vineyards. Take to the trails in bikepacking mode, with the exhilarating feeling that your bike is the ideal way to discover Anjou, go on an adventure or meet the locals. That's all there is to it. Let the magic of discovery take over!
Starting out from Angers, set off on a cycling adventure between the Loire and the land of tuffeau. An exploration of 274 km, to be discovered over 2 or 3 days, that promises new sensations and sharing.
Itinerary :
274 km circuit - Gravel or all-terrain bikes recommended - difficult level. Good physical condition required. Be vigilant at major junctions and plan your itinerary well in advance, as accommodation north of the Loire is limited.
Open, unmarked trail, self-guided.
Departure point: Place Kennedy, Angers
Kilometers: 275 km
Elevation gain: XX m
Negative elevation gain: XX m
Direction: East and south-east of Angers
Recommended period: March to November
Recommended duration: 2 to 3 days
Staging points : Béhuard, Rochefort-sur-Loire, Brissac, Gennes-Val-de-Loire, Saumur, Sauzay-Champigny, Fontevraud L'Abbaye, Montsoreau, Candes-Saint-Martin, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Baugé-en-Anjou, Beaufort-en-Anjou
Accommodation in Brissac-Quincé: camping de l'étang
Accommodation in Gennes-Val-de-Loire: Hôtel La Longue Vue, Camping au bord de Loire, Domaine de Joreau, Hôtel Le Loire, Chambres d'hôtes Domaine de l'Oie Rouge
Accommodation in Saumur: Domaine équestre de la Chênaie, Hôtel Les Terasses de Saumur, Hôtel Le Canter, Camping Flower ile d'Offard
Accommodation in Turquant: bed and breakfast au Tuffeau
Accommodation in Baugé-en-Anjou: camping du pont des fées, Logis de la Chouette bed and breakfast
Accommodation in Beaufort-en-Anjou : bed and breakfast au fil de l'eau
Not to be missed on your way:
- Château d'Angers and the tapestry of the Apocalypse, listed in the
Memory of the World register
- Lac de Maine and Balzac Park
- The former Convent of La Baumette and its panoramic view of the Maine River
- Bouchemaine and the confluence of the Maine and Loire rivers
- The village of La Pointe
- The commune of Savennières, its century-old plane tree in the
in the Parc du Fresnes and discover the vineyards
- Béhuard, an island in the Loire
- Rochefort-sur-Loire and the Corniche Angevine
- Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné and the Layon hillsides
- The Pont-Barré hillsides
- Château de Brissac
- Saint Ellier Priory
- Sarré Mill
- Château de la Boussinière
- Saumur and its château
- Caves Ackerman, Langlois, VinoValley, Ladubay
- Château de la Vignole in Souzay-Champigny
- Souzay-Champigny troglodyte trail
- Fontevraud Abbey
- Château de Monsoreau, Montsoreau
- Saut aux Loups mushroom farm, Montsoreau
- The confluence of the Loire and Vienne rivers at Candes-Saint-Martin
- Ténières lake, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
- La Breille-les-Pins forest
- Back to Angers through the Ardoisières park
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.
Under no circumstances may this tour or the associated GPX track be shared without mentioning Destination Angers.
Departure
Angers
Suggested departure: in front of Angers Tourist Office, 7 place Kennedy
Plain text period
From 01/03 to 30/11.
Risk of flooding between December and March.
