Loire by Bike : cycling in France in Loire Valley

Train Loire à Vélo
Embark on trains specially designed for bikes!
1 week from Blois to Saumur
An ideal route for discovering the cities of Blois, Amboise, Tours and Saumur...
From Saumur to the Atlantic Ocean
This cycle route from Saumur to the Atlantic Ocean is brimming over with exceptional heritage...
1 week from Cuffy to Blois
The programme for this trip includes the Loire and its islands...

The route

The Loire à Vélo is a 900-kilometer cycle route that connects Cuffy (near Nevers) to Saint-Brevin-les-Pins (Loire-Atlantique).

Guided tour of Chinon

Guided tours of the historic areas and monuments of Chinon, a centre of art and history, led by officially qualified […]
- CHINON
Maison de la Loire – Loire House

On the banks of the river, across the from the Bondésir island, a great place for a walk, the Maison […]
- MONTLOUIS-SUR-LOIRE
Château de La Bourdaisière

The cheerful garden patches are what makes La Bourdaisière unique, as well as its Tomato Conservatory that houses no less […]
- MONTLOUIS-SUR-LOIRE
Château and Gardens of Villandry

A host of colours: purple basil, red peppers, blue leeks… The exceptional beauty of the decorative kitchen garden is what […]
- VILLANDRY
Saint-Cosme priory – Ronsard House

Mignonne allons voir si la rose… The rose is on highlight in the gardens of the priory that was home […]
- LA RICHE

Our good ideas

Hop on your bicycle and discover the Loire’s incredible islands!

All along the Loire lie several beautiful and unique islands waiting to be explored. With walks in the heart of nature and a huge variety of flora and fauna to discover, each island is definitely worth a visit!

Published on 14 January 2020

Hang up your helmet and take a well-earned rest!

Nothing is better than taking a break after a long day of cycling. Discover our suggestions for great places to put your feet up along the Loire à Vélo.

Published on 14 January 2020

See our good ideas

We welcome you

Experienced cycle-tourers

If you enjoy discovering new destinations every day and cycling in freedom with no restrictions[...]

Coming without a car

There’s no need to bring a car to get to La Loire à Vélo. You[...]

Travelling without a bike

La Loire à Vélo without a bike? No problem! If you don’t have a bike,[...]

Cycling as a family

La Loire à Vélo is a great itinerary for cycling as a family. Why? Because[...]

First-time cycle touring

Discover a unique journey with listed heritage, a different stage each day and a new[...]

Experiences

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Caroline and Paul: La Loire à Vélo from Montsoreau to Chenonceau

A bike ride across the countryside which allows you to discover the local cultural heritage sites, castles and way of life!

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Harmony and Pierrot: La Loire à Vélo from Angers to Turquant

The itinerary is full of beautiful spots and cultural heritage sites waiting to be discovered... We recommend it!

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