Loire by Bike : cycling in France in Loire Valley

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).

Royal Château of Amboise

Perched on a headland overlooking the Loire, there’s a variety of ways to explore Charles VIII and François I’s château: […]
- AMBOISE
Visite Guidée d’Apremont-sur-Allier

Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Come and learn about its history and how Eugène Schneider, […]
- APREMONT-SUR-ALLIER
Visite Privilège de Sancerre la médiévale

Visit the medieval town of Sancerre, listed among the “Most Beautiful Detours of France”, with remarkable architecture, testimony to the […]
- SANCERRE
Maison de Loire du Cher

Follow France’s biggest river. This place, created in 1991, occupies a restored farm on the banks of Lake Balance. A […]
- BELLEVILLE-SUR-LOIRE
Parc Floral d’Apremont-sur-Allier

Created almost 50 years ago by Gilles de Brissac, the Apremont floral park appears as a vast jewel in the […]
- APREMONT-SUR-ALLIER

News

Posted on 18 July 2019

Top tips for swimming on La Loire à Vélo!

Swimming in Oudon Discover the lake of Le Chêne next to the Loire in Oudon! This quiet spot offers a south-facing beach, a play area for children and a picnic area. You can also go for a 1.5-km stroll around the lake! Swimming in Ingrandes-sur-Loire To the great delight of many, an ephemeral pool forms […]

Posted on 4 July 2019

Open-air cafes on the Loire à Vélo itinerary!

The recently opened Au Bout de l’Ile open-air cafe in Montjean-sur-Loire is a true haven of peace nestled in a restored farmhouse on the banks of the Loire. This eco-friendly venue prioritises home-made cooking and promotes local organic farms. Come for a meal or a drink with tapas at weekends and on evenings before national […]

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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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