Explore Angers by bike

All our cycling inspiration at a glance

Angers is easy to explore by bike, with no major changes in altitude. Whether you’re an amateur cyclist renting a bike for the duration of your stay, a touring cyclist used to long-distance cycling or a more sporty, on gravel bikes, we’ve selected all kinds of routes and ideas for solo, family or group rides to help you make the most of Anjou’s beautiful countryside.

Our ideas for bike rides and hikes

With your family, alone or with friends, for 1 hour or 5 hours, get on your bike and discover our beautiful region with more than 20 cycle routes classified by journey time.

Cycling in and around Angers

A couple sat on the Loire banks with their bike beside

Cycling routes

Gravel bike routes

Bike tours

Plan your getaway with this map of cycling loops to try out in and around Angers. You’ll also find information on the major cycle routes that stop off in Angers.

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Cycling services in Angers

A wide range of services are available for cycle tourists in Anjou, including bike accommodation, bike hire, bike repair, secure lockers, luggage storage, etc.

Angers Bike Concierge

Rent a bike

Bicycle repairers

Where to sleep?

Take a break from cycling. There are plenty of places to stay, with or without your bike. Some have special facilities for cyclists, such as the Accueil vélo accommodation. Here are all the types of accommodation available in Angers and the surrounding area.

All accommodations

Guided bike tours

In a small group, enjoy the great outdoors by bike. Let us guide you for a moment of sharing in the heart of the city or towards the Balzac Park and Lac de Maine.

Angers by bike, plant getaway

Angers by bike, Heart of Town

Angers City Pass, I reserve!

Would you like to make the most of Angers and the surrounding area for 2 or 3 days?
With the Angers City Pass 48h and its 72 or 24h versions, you can visit more than twenty tourist sites while making great savings.

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The best spots to discover by bike

Let yourself be guided to discover the tourist gems close to the major cycle routes that pass through Angers.

Our favourite spots to visit on a bike ride

Cycling in Angers - Bike Tour on the Île Saint-Aubin

Cycling, exploring and places to stop and eat around Angers

Exploring the Vineyards around Angers by Bike

Major cycle routes stopping off in Angers

Three major cycle routes pass through Angers, giving cyclists the chance to explore the town and its charming surrounding villages during your cycle tour.

Loire à Vélo a weekend to explore Anjou

Vélo Francette through Angers : our 10 must-visits

The Loir Valley by bike for a week-end

Discover the Angers stage on your itinerary

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In bikepacking mode

Why not try your hand at bikepacking? The idea is to pack your bike so that you can set off on your adventure lightly!

What is Bikepacking ?

Successfully Preparing your Cycle Touring Trip

Gravel and bike packing trails

Gravel to discover the Anjou countryside

Whether you’re exploring the countryside and vineyards or the heart of the Basses Vallées angevines, the Nature is Bike Experience routes, dedicated to gravel and bikepacking, can be planned over 2 days.