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Explore Angers by bike

All our cycling inspiration at a glance

Angers is easy to explore by bike, with no major changes in altitude. Whether you’re an amateur cyclist renting a bike for the duration of your stay, a touring cyclist used to long-distance cycling or a more sporty, on gravel bikes, we’ve selected all kinds of routes and ideas for solo, family or group rides to help you make the most of Anjou’s beautiful countryside.

How do you get to Angers by bike?

Travelling to Angers by bike is a practical, eco-friendly and enjoyable option. Thanks to its extensive network of cycle paths, and whilst taking in the scenery and the Angers way of life, the city is easy to reach and explore on two wheels, whether you’re a local or a visitor.

There are three main cycle routes, each connected to railway stations in the area:

  • the Loire à vélo : linking La Possonnière, Savennières, Angers, Trélazé and La Ménitré
  • the Vélo Francette : linking Trélazé and Angers
  • the Vallée du Loir à vélo : linking Angers and Briollay

NB : The Loire à vélo train stops only at Angers

Numerous TGV services depart from or stop at Angers Saint-Laud SNCF station. The region also benefits from rail services via several other TER stations: La Ménitré, La Possonnière, Briollay, Le Vieux-Briollay, Écouflant, Savennières-Béhuard, Tiercé, Trélazé and Étriché.

If you’re arriving in or departing from Angers by train, booking a bike space on TER or Intercités trains is strongly recommended, and in some cases compulsory. Check the SNCF’s guidelines for travelling with a bike. Secure bike parking is available near the station.

Make your journey easier with the Géovélo app. Enter your starting point and destination, and Géovélo will find the most suitable route for you, tailored to your type of bike (hybrid, e-bike, cargo bike, etc.).

Our ideas for bike rides and hikes

Traffic updates and cycle routes

Find all the latest cycling news from Angers Loire Métropole so you can enjoy a stress-free cycle ride.

Bike and gravel tours

Plan your getaway with this map of bike and gravel loops to try out in and around Angers. You’ll also find information on the major cycle routes that stop off in Angers.

Angers City Pass, I reserve!

Would you like to make the most of Angers and the surrounding area for 2 or 3 days?
With the Angers City Pass 48h and its 72 or 24h versions, you can visit more than twenty tourist sites while making great savings.

Where to sleep?

Take a break from cycling. There are plenty of places to stay, with or without your bike. Some have special facilities for cyclists, such as the Accueil vélo accommodation. Here are all the types of accommodation available in Angers and the surrounding area.

Gravel to discover the Anjou countryside

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