Comité d'itinéraire Vallée du Loir à vélo - D. Darrault / Destination Angers
Visitor alert
The Pass'Sarthe ferry in Écouflant is operational from Friday May 29. Find out more below.
Description
Île Saint-Aubin loop
Starting from the Parc de Balzac, discover the landscapes of the Basses vallées angevines by following the Go 2 line of the Irigovélo network towards Écouflant. Cross the Sarthe on board the Pass'Sarthe ferry, then ride the legendary Vélo Francette before reaching Ile Saint-Aubin on its chain ferry.
Route currently closed and unmarked.
Check accessibility dates and times for the Pass'Sarthe ferry in Écouflant before you leave.
Practical information :
- Before setting off, check the accessibility dates and times for the Pass'Sarthe ferry and the Île Saint-Aubin ferry.
- Departure point: Parc de Balzac, Angers
- Height difference: 90m
- Recommended period: March to November
- Recommended duration: half-day
- Route not passable during flood periods
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The Pass'Sarthe ferry operates on the following days:
*Thursday May 29 to Sunday June 29
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays (+ Friday May 30th)
*From Saturday July 5 to Sunday August 31
Every day
*From Saturday, September 6 to Sunday, September 28
Saturdays and Sundays
*Rotation every 30 minutes
Departure from Écouflant: 9.30am to 12.30pm then 2.30pm to 6.30pm
Departure from Cantenay-Épinard: 9.45am to 12.45pm, then 2.45pm to 6.45pm
Crossings are free!
From 21/03 to 30/11 daily.
Angers 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.