Loire a Velo: Orleans to the Atlantic

by BikeTours.com
Region
Loire Valley
Duration
14 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

Cycle through France’s river valleys and explore historic chateaux. Choose from 5, 9, or 14-night itineraries along the 'La Loire à Vélo' cycling path, which stretches through the Centre and Pays de la Loire regions. Since 2008, this trail has allowed cyclists to explore over 250 miles of signposted tracks alongside the Loire River and its tributaries.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Tours

Arrival in Tours

Day 1: Arrival in Orléans

Arrival in Orléans

Day 2: Orléans – Beaugency

26 km 86 m

D1

Orléans – Beaugency

Day 2: Tours – Azay-le-Rideau

45 km 95 m

D1

Tours – Azay-le-Rideau

Day 3: Beaugency – Blois

45 km 131 m

D1

Beaugency – Blois

Day 3: Azay-le-Rideau – Chinon

36 km 200 m

D1

Azay-le-Rideau – Chinon

Day 4: Blois – Amboise

40 km 200 m

D1

Blois – Amboise

Day 4: Chinon – Saumur

36 km 200 m

D1

Chinon – Saumur

Day 5: Amboise – Tours

30 km 100 m

D1

Amboise – Tours

Day 5: Saumur – Angers

58 km 305 m

D1

Saumur – Angers

Day 6: Tours – Azay-le-Rideau

44 km 95 m

D1

Tours – Azay-le-Rideau

Day 7: Azay-le-Rideau – Chinon

35 km 200 m

D1

Azay-le-Rideau – Chinon

Day 8: Chinon – Saumur

36 km 200 m

D1

Chinon – Saumur

Day 9: Saumur – Angers

58 km 304 m

D1

Saumur – Angers

Day 10: Angers – Le Mesnil en Vallée or Ancenis

42 km 245 m

D1

Angers – Le Mesnil en Vallée or Ancenis

Day 11: Le Mesnil en Vallée or Ancenis – Nantes

50 km 125 m

D1

Le Mesnil en Vallée or Ancenis – Nantes

Day 12: Nantes – St Brévin

58 km 227 m

D1

Nantes – St Brévin

Day 13: St Brévin – Le Croisic

55 km 178 m

D1

St Brévin – Le Croisic

Day 14: Day at leisure or excursion to Le Pouliguen and La Baule

55 km 186 m

D1

Day at leisure or excursion to Le Pouliguen and La Baule

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
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Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Loire Valley

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