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

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.