Bikepacking Gravel circuit - Angers, between the Loire and the slate

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  • Gravel bike route
7 Place du Président Kennedy, 49100 Angers
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    Angers and the surrounding area, with its rich confluence of landscapes, are sometimes subject to the risk of flooding throughout the year. Some paths may be temporarily impassable, so please remain vigilant.
    From 1 Nov 2025 to 21 Mar 2026
Bikepacking gravel circuit - Angers, between Loire and slate

Set off from Angers with your gravel bike to discover the majestic landscapes of the Loire and slate, a stone engraved in local history. A bikepacking escapade, ideal for a weekend.

Route description :
93.7 km circuit - Gravel or mountain bike recommended - Medium level - Good physical condition
A very rolling circuit, with a few short climbs and a number of false-flat trails. Most of the route is on mixed gravel and tarmac paths. A few passages on softer terrain are to be expected near wooded areas.

Open, unmarked trail for self-guided walking:
- Starting point: Tourist Office, place Kennedy, Angers
- Public transport stop (tramway and train) less than 500m from starting point.
- Difference in altitude: 238m
- Recommended period: March to November
- Recommended duration: 1 to 2 days
- Tour not passable during flood periods

Type of surface :
- Asphalt 59%
- Road 41

Accommodations near the route :
- Camping du Port Caroline*** - Brain-sur-L'Authion (Loire-Authion)
- Camping Port La Vallée** (Accueil Vélo) - Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire (Loire-Authion)
- Camping La Belle Étoile - Brissac-Quincé (Brissac Loire Aubance)
- Camping de l'Étang**** (Accueil Vélo) - Brissac-Quincé (Brissac Loire Aubance)
- Slow Village Loire Valley*** (Accueil Vélo) - Les Ponts-de-Cé
- Camping Les Varennes* (Accueil Vélo) - Mûrs-Érigné
- Lod'ging Nature Camp Anjou - Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire
- Camping de Bouchemaine* - Bouchemaine
- Camping d'Angers Lac de Maine**** (Accueil Vélo) - Angers

This circuit and the associated GPX track may not, under any circumstances, be shared without mentioning Destination Angers.
Plain text period
From 21/03 to 30/11 daily.
Angers and the surrounding area, with its rich confluence of landscapes, are sometimes subject to the risk of flooding throughout the year. Some paths may be temporarily impassable, so please remain vigilant.

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Points of interest

Points of interest

Points of interest

1Domaine national du Château d'Angers

2Jardin du Mail

3Parc des Ardoisières

5Parc de Balzac

7Loire Odyssée : Centre de découverte

13Le Bistrot Les 3 Lieux

14Guinguette En Rouge et Loire

16Baignade de l'île du Château

19Jardin Méditerranéen - Clos des Vignes

21Bouchemaine, village de la confluence

22Belvédère de la Piverdière

23Ancien couvent de la Baumette

24Parc de Loisirs du Lac de Maine

25Parc de Balzac

26Guinguette Le Héron Carré

27Musée du Bon Pasteur

28Maison des Vins d'Anjou-Angers-Saumur

    Updated on 15 September 2025 at 11:59
    by Destination Angers
    (Offer identifier : 6436523)
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