Loire River and Authion Marshes Circuit

  • Cycling sports
  • Cycle tourism route
  • Bike route
Quai de Juin 1940, Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire, 49800 Loire-Authion
Loop between the Loire and Authion marshes

Leaving from Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire, take the Loire and Authion marsh cycling loop and discover the horticultural valley of Anjou and the villages nestling at the foot
of the Loire hillsides.

Open, signposted route.

Practical information
- Starting point: Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire (Loire-Authion)
- Public transport stop (tramway and train) less than 500m from starting point.
- Height difference: 36m
- Recommended period: March to November
- Recommended duration: full day
- Route not passable during flood periods

Tips not to be missed:
- The horticultural valley of Anjou, with orchards, flower and vegetable fields protected by the Loire Levee.
- The charming village of Le Thoureil, an ideal place to stroll along the quay lined with beautiful homes and flower-filled terraces.
- The lighthouses of the Loire, along the GR3 trail to the church of Gennes-Val-de-Loire.
Plain text period
From 31/03 to 30/11 daily.

Points of interest

Points of interest

Points of interest

1Église Saint-Mathurin

2Loire Odyssée : Centre de découverte

3Loire Odyssée : Balades en Loire

Updated on 05 August 2025 at 10:09
by Destination Angers
(Offer identifier : 6036231)
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