Gravel Weekend - Angers, My First Campout

Gravel Weekend - Angers, My First Camping Trip Set out on a 2- to 3-day getaway in the heart of the Lower Angers Valleys. With trails, small roads, and riverside paths, this gravel adventure invites you to discover the joy of camping and the freedom of cycling close to nature. Book your bikepacking-equipped gravel bikes at: tickets go on sale soon Itinerary: 109.1 km route—bikepacking-equipped gravel bike—intermediate level. Good physical condition required. The route is generally very rideable with a few climbs. It mainly follows paths on paved or mixed-surface trails, running alongside five rivers: the Authion, the Loir, the Sarthe, the Mayenne, and the Maine. Open, unmarked route to be completed independently: - Starting point: Tourist Office, Place Kennedy, Angers—check-in at the bike concierge desk - Public transportation stops (tram and train) located less than 500m from the starting point - Elevation gain: 194m - Season: April through October - Recommended duration: 2 to 3 days - Route not accessible during periods of flooding Surface type: - Asphalt 55% - Dirt path: 45% For your accommodations, we recommend booking directly with our partners: - Campground in Villevêque (Rives-du-Loir-en-Anjou), free and by reservation: link below - Optional: 1 night at Camping Les Rives de la Mayenne** (Accueil Vélo) in Montreuil-Juigné. Accommodation type: tents on stilts—book via the link below Find all Accueil Vélo®-certified accommodations in Angers and the surrounding area: link below This route and the associated GPX track may not, under any circumstances, be shared without mentioning Destination Angers. Book your bikepacking-equipped gravel bikes at: https://boutique.destination-angers.com/location-velos-et-gravels/reserver-votre-vtc/reservation-dun-gravel-sejour