FAQ Archive - La Loire à Vélo

Where can I charge my electric bike along the itinerary?

You can charge your electric bike along La Loire à Vélo at one of the charging stations on the itinerary or with Accueil Vélo service providers. Places that provide charging stations: – Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, place du Port (fast charging station) (sat nav coordinates: longitude 2.22252852 – latitude 47.8599924) – The National Domain of Chambord (fast charging […]

Can I download the GPS tracks of the itinerary?

You can download the GPS tracks of Loire à Vélo in GPX La format and then easily transfer them to your cycling GPS unit. There are two ways in which you can do that: either by downloading one of the itineraries from the route suggestions or by creating your own itinerary and importing the tracks directly […]

Are there topo-guides on La Loire à Vélo and where do I find them?

Yes! Specialised publishers and pioneers in cycling routes in France such as Le Routard à Vélo, Chamina and Ouest France have written about La Loire à Vélo. You will find them in the Topo-guides column. These topo-guides are regularly updated and contain detailed maps of La Loire à Vélo, section by section, practical and tourist […]

Is there a detailed map of the route?

The mapping information on the loireavelo.fr website comes directly from the geographic information system (G.I.S) of the Regional Council of Centre-Val de Loire and Pays de La Loire, which allows for the trail to be defined precisely and updated on a regular basis. There is no printed map which outlines the whole itinerary. In order […]

Is the whole length of the itinerary signposted?

The itinerary of La Loire à Vélo is designed to be easy and secure. All 900 km are fully converted and signposted. You can cycle by following the signs from east to west or the other way around. Take a look at the signs you might see during your trip

How can I take my bike on trains/buses/planes?

The transport requirements vary depending on the mode of transport. You might have to fold or dismantle your bike or pay a fee so that you can take it with you. Find practical information on accessing the itinerary

Can I cross the Saint-Nazaire Bridge with my bike?

The over 3 km long bridge allows you to cross the estuary of the Loire between Saint-Brevin and Saint-Nazaire. The vehicles there travel on a three-lane motorway and the traffic can be quite heavy at certain hours. Although it is possible, we urge you not to cross the bridge with your bike, because it is […]

How do I send my bike back to my point of departure?

There are several ways for transporting your bike on La Loire à Vélo A network of specialised logistics professionals offer a transportation service for bikes or passengers. If you are travelling in a group, we strongly advise you to contact these professionals to take care of your bikes. Under certain conditions, you can also take […]

Can I have my luggage transported?

If you want to travel light, a luggage transportation service is offered by specialised service providers. These professionals will come to your accommodation in the morning to pick up your luggage and will carry it to your next accommodation during the day.

Are there any secure bike parking stations and luggage lockers in the tourist sites and cities?

The tourism and leisure sites listed as ‘Accueil Vélo’ have bike parking stations near their entrance. Some of them are also equipped with luggage storage rooms. This service is also offered by some bike hire companies and accommodations. Finally, the ‘Accueil Vélo’ tourist offices can also direct you to the nearest luggage storage site.

Can I rent a bike in one city and leave it in another?

The majority of bike hire companies listed as ‘Accueil Vélo’ offer this service. Thus, you can rent a bike in one city and then return it in another rental outlet. You can even have it delivered to your hotel or a train station. Find all the bike hire companies and their rental outlets to make […]

What direction should I cover La Loire à Vélo in? East to west or west to east?

La Loire à Vélo is just as easy to cover in both directions. The wind is the only thing that can pose somewhat of a challenge: the dominant west winds often push cycling tourists inland, away from the ocean. But every self-respecting local will tell you that the Loire has two faces, depending on whether […]