Week-end gravel - Angers, entre Loire et vignobles

  • Cycling sports
  • Gravel bike route
7 Place du Président Kennedy, 49100 Angers

Description

Gravel Bike Weekend - Angers, Between the Loire and the Vineyards Starting from Angers, the dirt trails that wind between the Loire River and the vineyards of Layon, Aubance, and Savennières open up an ideal playground for combining physical challenge with scenic beauty. Treat yourself to two or three days of immersion, alternating between trails and scenic viewpoints, and fully enjoy a weekend gravel getaway. Reserve your bikepacking-equipped gravel bikes at: sales launch coming soon Route guide: 99.8 km route—gravel bike equipped for bikepacking—intermediate level. Good physical condition required. 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: 300m - Season: April through October - Recommended duration: 2 to 3 days - Route not accessible during periods of flooding Surface type: - Asphalt 63% - Dirt path 37% For your accommodations, we recommend booking directly with our partners: - Camping de l’Étang**** (Accueil Vélo) in Brissac-Quincé: link below - Optional: 1 night at Les Tonnelles Bed & Breakfast (Accueil Vélo) in Béhuard: 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

From 01/04 to 31/10 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.

Environment

  • Station district
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Village centre
  • Waterside
  • Tram station < 500 m
  • View over the vineyards

Points of interest

Points of interest

1Domaine national du Château d'Angers

2Ancien couvent de la Baumette

3Confluence de la Maine et de la Loire

12Camping de l'Etang sites et paysages

15Réserve naturelle régionale des Coteaux du Pont-Barré

17Les Moulins d'Ardenay

19Guinguette Les Tourbillons

20Domaine du Closel Château des Vaults

21Béhuard, une île sur la Loire

22Domaine aux Moines

23Château d'Épiré

24Parc du Lac de Maine

25Parc de Balzac

26Le Nid du Héron

27Maison des Vins Anjou Saumur

Updated on 25 June 2026 at 11:36
by Destination Angers
(Offer identifier : 7893606)
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