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Visitor alertAngers 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, an escapade between the Loire and the tuffeau earth
Set off from Angers for 275 km of adventure to Saumur and Fontevraud Abbey. A demanding itinerary between the Loire and tuffeau landscapes: vineyards, troglodytes, castles and unspoilt nature. An authentic getaway for lovers of challenges and freedom.
Itinerary :
275 km circuit - gravel or all-terrain bikes recommended - difficult level.
Very good physical condition required.
Open circuit, unmarked, for self-guided touring:
- Starting point: Place Kennedy, Angers (in front of the Tourist Office)
- Public transport stop (tramway and train) less than 500m from starting point.
- Difference in altitude: 1300m
- Recommended period: March to November
- Tour not passable during flood season
- Recommended duration: 2 to 3 days
Type of surface :
- Asphalt 46
- Road 54
Accommodations near the route :
- Camping d'Angers Lac de Maine**** (Accueil Vélo) - Angers
- Camping de Bouchemaine* - Bouchemaine
- Camping Les Plages de la Loire*** (Accueil Vélo) - Rochefort-sur-Loire
- Camping de l'Étang**** (Accueil Vélo) - Brissac
- Camping au bord de Loire*** - Gennes-Val-de-Loire
- Camping Flower l'Île d'Offard**** (Accueil Vélo) - Saumur
- Camping Le Pont des Fées*** (Accueil Vélo) - Baugé-en-Anjou
- Camping du Port Caroline*** - Brain-sur-L'Authion (Loire-Authion)
This tour and the associated GPX track may not, under any circumstances, be shared without mention of Destination Angers.
Set off from Angers for 275 km of adventure to Saumur and Fontevraud Abbey. A demanding itinerary between the Loire and tuffeau landscapes: vineyards, troglodytes, castles and unspoilt nature. An authentic getaway for lovers of challenges and freedom.
Itinerary :
275 km circuit - gravel or all-terrain bikes recommended - difficult level.
Very good physical condition required.
Open circuit, unmarked, for self-guided touring:
- Starting point: Place Kennedy, Angers (in front of the Tourist Office)
- Public transport stop (tramway and train) less than 500m from starting point.
- Difference in altitude: 1300m
- Recommended period: March to November
- Tour not passable during flood season
- Recommended duration: 2 to 3 days
Type of surface :
- Asphalt 46
- Road 54
Accommodations near the route :
- Camping d'Angers Lac de Maine**** (Accueil Vélo) - Angers
- Camping de Bouchemaine* - Bouchemaine
- Camping Les Plages de la Loire*** (Accueil Vélo) - Rochefort-sur-Loire
- Camping de l'Étang**** (Accueil Vélo) - Brissac
- Camping au bord de Loire*** - Gennes-Val-de-Loire
- Camping Flower l'Île d'Offard**** (Accueil Vélo) - Saumur
- Camping Le Pont des Fées*** (Accueil Vélo) - Baugé-en-Anjou
- Camping du Port Caroline*** - Brain-sur-L'Authion (Loire-Authion)
This tour and the associated GPX track may not, under any circumstances, be shared without mention of Destination Angers.
Plain text period
From 21/03 to 30/11 daily.Risk of flooding between December and March.
Points of interest
Points of interest
Points of interest
1Domaine national du Château d'Angers
2Musée du Bon Pasteur
3Parc de Balzac
4Guinguette Le Héron Carré
5Parc de loisirs du Lac de Maine
6Belvédère de la Piverdière
7La Pointe à Bouchemaine
8Château d'Épiré
9Domaine aux Moines
10Château des Vaults Domaine du Closel
11Savennières, un village à savourer
12Béhuard, une île sur la Loire
13Eglise de Béhuard
14Domaine Dhommé
15Les Moulins d'Ardenay
16Domaine Cady
17Domaine des Hauts Perrays
18Château Domaine de la Soucherie
19Réserve naturelle régionale des Coteaux du Pont-Barré
20Domaine des Giraudières
21Domaine de la Belle Etoile
22Château de Brissac
23Domaine de Bablut
24Château de Saumur
25Abbaye royale de Fontevraud
26Bac de la Chevalerie
27Parc des Ardoisières
28Musée de l'Ardoise
29Jardin du Mail
30Maison des Vins d'Anjou-Angers-Saumur
