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

Cycling sports
Gravel bike route

7 Place du Président Kennedy, 49100 Angers

5h 55min
Medium

DepartureAngers
Points of interest33
Distance93.7 km

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Visitor alert
Angers and the surrounding area, with its rich confluence of landscapes, are sometimes subject to flooding. Some paths may be temporarily impassable, so please remain vigilant.

Under no circumstances may this tour or the associated GPX track be shared without mentioning Destination Angers.

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

Why not try your hand at bikepacking? The idea is to equip your bike with lightweight luggage, or rent a bike specially designed for lightweight adventures! With a bike, a few panniers and a thirst for discovery, all you need to do is discover the exceptional playground offered by Anjou.

Set off from Angers on a cycling adventure and discover an exceptional playground between the Loire and the slate. An exploration of 93.7 km, to be discovered over 1 or 2 days, which promises new sensations and sharing.

Route description :
93.7 km circuit - Mountain biking recommended - Intermediate level - Good physical condition - Very rolling circuit overall, with a few short climbs and several false-flat trails. The route is mainly on mixed gravel and tarmac paths. A few passages on softer terrain are to be expected near wooded areas.

This is an open, unmarked trail for self-guided use:
- Starting point: Place Kennedy, Angers (in front of the Tourist Office)
- Public transport stop (tramway and train) less than 500m from starting point.
- Elevation gain: 238m
- Facing: South and East of Angers
- Recommended period: March to November
- Tour not passable during flood season
- Recommended duration: 1 to 2 days

Recommended overnight stops: Brissac-Quincé (41 km) and Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire (62 km)
Accommodation in Brissac-Quincé: camping de la Belle Étoile, camping de l'Étang, Confidences Escale B&B, Hôtel Le Castel
Accommodation in Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire: camping du Port La Vallée

Suggested departure: in front of Angers Tourist Office, 7 place Kennedy

Plain text period

From 31/03 to 30/11.
Risk of flooding between December and March.