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

  • Cycling sports
  • Gravel bike route
7 Place du Président Kennedy, 49100 Angers

Description

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.

Further information on localisation

Further information on localisation
Suggested departure: in front of Angers Tourist Office, 7 place Kennedy

Services

Bike repair
Bike inflation

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.

Environment

  • Station district
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Village centre
  • Waterside
  • Tram station < 500 m
  • View over the vineyards

Points of interest

Points of interest

1Domaine national du Château d'Angers

7Loire Odyssée : Centre de découverte

13Le Bistrot Les 3 Lieux

21Bouchemaine, village de la confluence

24Parc de Loisirs du Lac de Maine

26Guinguette Le Héron Carré

28Maison des Vins d'Anjou-Angers-Saumur

    Updated on 14 April 2026 at 09:37
    by Destination Angers
    (Offer identifier : 6436523)
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