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).

JARDIN DES PLANTES
- NANTES
LES JARDINS DU CHÂTEAU DU PIN
- CHAMPTOCE-SUR-LOIRE
Royal Fortress of Chinon

After a colossal renovation project that lasted six years, 150 metres of ramparts were restored at the Chinon Royal Fortress […]
- CHINON
Guided tour of Tours

Guided tours of Tours and its surroundings on more than 30 different themes: architecture, history, gastronomy, know-how, famous local characters…New: […]
- TOURS
Visit of Candes-Saint-Martin

12th & 13th centuries. Large sculptured facade, narthex (Romanesque floral bas relief). Polychrome consoles (interior). Pilgrimage church where St Martin […]
- CANDES-SAINT-MARTIN

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!

Publié le 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.

Publié le 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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