recommended route
Loire-Layon-Aubance Vineyard Circuit
Bike Riding
· Angers and its region
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Photo: Christophe Martin / Destination Angers
Escape to the heart of prestigious vineyards and hillsides on this 87km cycling loop, immersing yourself in the famous Coteaux du Layon and Aubance vineyards.
easy
Distance 110.3 km
5:00 h
381 m
350 m
100 m
12 m
Not-to-be-missed highlights:
- The confluence of the Maine and Loire rivers, a place of peace and quiet that is home to many animal species.
- The Layon, a vineyard famous for its sweet wines.
- Château de Brissac, at the heart of the Aubance vineyards, with its 70 hectares of English-style parkland.
Author’s recommendation
Discover a steep landscape of vineyards, windmills, wine estates and characterful homes.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
100 m
Lowest point
12 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Asphalt
58 km
Dirt road
10.2 km
Forested/wild trail
19.6 km
Path
3 km
Road
19.4 km
Rest stops
Le Héron CarréAuberge Chanteclair
Le ragondingue
Monkey Bar
La Bafouille
A table chez Mili
L'Audacieuse
Le Chenin
L'auberge
Le Bistrot des Quais
L'Ardoise Brissac Loire Aubance
La Cabane du Bosquet
La Table Les 3 Lieux
Le Bistrot Les 3 Lieux
Guinguette En Rouge et Loire
Guinguette La Gabare
Le San Marco
L'Orchidée
Guinguette de Port Thibault
Restaurant O'Cyclo
Safety information
In an emergency, call 112.
Tips and suggestions
APIDAE tourism data updated on 15/03/2023 by "Destination Angers".Spotted an error? Write to the owner with the following information:
File name: Boucle vignoble Loire Layon Aubance | Record identifier: 6036228 | URL (link) for this Outdooractive page.
Start
Angers
Coordinates:
DD
47.469917, -0.568989
DMS
47°28'11.7"N 0°34'08.4"W
UTM
30T 683187 5260251
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Destination
Angers
Public transport
Choose the train for your journeys
Directions
Think about carpooling.
Parking
Parking spaces near the start of the circuit.
Coordinates
DD
47.469917, -0.568989
DMS
47°28'11.7"N 0°34'08.4"W
UTM
30T 683187 5260251
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
Before setting off :
- Make sure the bike is in perfect mechanical condition, not forgetting the tyres and brakes
- Make sure the bike is properly adjusted to your body shape.
- Wearing a helmet is highly recommended
- Take a repair kit with you
- Remember that the Highway Code applies to cyclists in all circumstances
- Never ride with more than two people abreast, and keep to a single lane when traffic conditions make this necessary
- Respect other road users as you would like them to respect you
- Choose a route suited to your physical abilities
- Inform those around you of your route
- Find out about the weather conditions
- A first aid kit is not essential, but can be very useful
- Know and keep the emergency numbers.
- Respect the environment by not throwing food packaging on the side of the road.
- If you have to return home after dark, make sure you can see and be seen.
Related Events
Tournament and Competition
· Angers and the surrounding area
Nature is Bike
Angers
6/14 – 6/16
Event Organizer: Destination Angers
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Destination Angers
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using French as the source language
Difficulty
easy
Distance
110.3 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
381 m
Descent
350 m
Highest point
100 m
Lowest point
12 m
Weather at the route's trailhead
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 86 Waypoints
- 86 Waypoints
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Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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