recommended route
Angevin circuit of La Loire à vélo
Bike Riding
· Angers and its region
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Photo: A. Lamoureux / Destination Angers
Departing from the Parc Balzac in Angers, a 40 km route is available by bike and crosses outstanding sites.
easy
Distance 39.3 km
2:30 h
32 m
32 m
47 m
15 m
Cross the Maine river towpath and the Piverdière site in Bouchemaine, giving you a breathtaking view over the low valleys of Angers (one of the most beautiful damp natural regions in Europe).
This loop goes along the Loire river and the Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire gardens, crosses the magnificent slate environment of Trélazé with its unusual nature and old lands converted in wells. Back in Angers, take some time to stroll in the ancient streets, visit the château d’Angers and its treasure: the Apocalypse, enjoy the view on the Maine river from the Promenade du Bout du Monde, before heading to the Parc Balzac.
Come and discover a sweet way of life: Angers’ way of life!
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Important information:
April 2024 - Due to flooding, some of the paths and roads along the route may be partially under water, so please remain vigilant.
The chevalerie ferry, which crosses the Authion, will no longer be accessible from 7 November 2023 for the winter period. It is due to reopen in spring 2024.
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More details on the map Angers by bike.
This loop goes along the Loire river and the Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire gardens, crosses the magnificent slate environment of Trélazé with its unusual nature and old lands converted in wells. Back in Angers, take some time to stroll in the ancient streets, visit the château d’Angers and its treasure: the Apocalypse, enjoy the view on the Maine river from the Promenade du Bout du Monde, before heading to the Parc Balzac.
Come and discover a sweet way of life: Angers’ way of life!
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Important information:
April 2024 - Due to flooding, some of the paths and roads along the route may be partially under water, so please remain vigilant.
The chevalerie ferry, which crosses the Authion, will no longer be accessible from 7 November 2023 for the winter period. It is due to reopen in spring 2024.
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More details on the map Angers by bike.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
47 m
Lowest point
15 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Show elevation profileRest stops
Le Héron CarréGuinguette En Rouge et Loire
Guinguette La Gabare
La Table Les 3 Lieux
Le Bistrot Les 3 Lieux
Guinguette de Port Thibault
Restaurant O'Cyclo
Le resto du Jardin
Le ragondingue
Le Noë
Auberge Chanteclair
Safety information
In an emergency, dial 112
Start
Angers
Coordinates:
DD
47.464512, -0.589251
DMS
47°27'52.2"N 0°35'21.3"W
UTM
30T 681679 5259602
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Destination
Angers
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Directions
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Parking
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Coordinates
DD
47.464512, -0.589251
DMS
47°27'52.2"N 0°35'21.3"W
UTM
30T 681679 5259602
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Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using French as the source language
Difficulty
easy
Distance
39.3 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
32 m
Descent
32 m
Highest point
47 m
Lowest point
15 m
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Descent
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Highest point
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