Cycling the Loire Valley: Nevers to Atlantic Coast

Duration
15 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

Cycling the Loire Valley really is one of the most exquisite and immersive ways to experience the French countryside and way of life. Follow the 800km Loire à Vélo cycle route, heading west from Nevers in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, all the way to the Atlantic coast at Saint-Brévin-les-Pins, near Nantes, with an array of cathedrals, châteaux and classic French architecture en route. This is a two week cycling holiday, staying at small guesthouses and hotels along the way, with your luggage transferred for you. We can also supply e-bikes on this holiday.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive in Nevers

Arrive in Nevers

Day 2: Nevers to La Charité-sur-Loire

45 km 210 m

D1

Nevers to La Charité-sur-Loire

Day 3: La Charité-sur-Loire to Sancerre

26 km 215 m

D1

La Charité-sur-Loire to Sancerre

Day 4: Sancerre to Briare

53 km 117 m

D1

Sancerre to Briare

Day 5: Briare to Sully-sur-Loire

41 km 331 m

D1

Briare to Sully-sur-Loire

Day 6: Sully-sur-Loire to Orléans

51 km 359 m

D1

Sully-sur-Loire to Orléans

Day 7: Orléans to Blois

62 km 389 m

D1

Orléans to Blois

Day 8: Blois to Amboise

42 km 341 m

D1

Blois to Amboise

Day 9: Amboise to Villandry

49 km 421 m

D1

Amboise to Villandry

Day 10: Villandry to Saumur

63 km 554 m

D1

Villandry to Saumur

Day 11: Saumur to Angers

58 km 613 m

D1

Saumur to Angers

Day 12: Angers to Le Mesnil en Vallée

50 km 393 m

D1

Angers to Le Mesnil en Vallée

Day 13: Le Mesnil en Vallée to Nantes

55 km 406 m

D1

Le Mesnil en Vallée to Nantes

Day 14: Nantes to Saint-Brévin-les-Pins

58 km 336 m

D1

Nantes to Saint-Brévin-les-Pins

Day 15: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

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