The Loire by bike from Tours to the Atlantic

Name: The Loire by bike from Tours to the Atlantic
Brand: Cyclando
Price: 1505 EUR
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Bike Tours, E-bike tours

Duration

10 days

Duration

399Km

Self-guided

The beauty of this package is in the freedom it offers: without a guide, you are free to decide the timing, pace, and stops of your journey. Travel freely, travel your way!

2/5 Medium-Easy

Moderate-Easy, between 25 and 65 kilometers per day with an elevation gain between 150 and 300 meters.

Linear

The starting point is different from the ending point, with overnight stays in different hotels and daily stages.

Description

Day 1: Tours
Individual arrival in Tours. After settling your luggage, take the opportunity to visit the city of Tours. We recommend exploring the old part of the city, the pulsating heart of which is Place Plumereau, a lively square framed by typical half-timbered houses and animated by the terraces of cafes and restaurants that overlook it.

Day 2: Tours – Azay le Rideau (44 km)
First, you will reach the village of Savonnières where, if you wish, you can visit the site known as the Petrifying Caves, so called because here the water turns into stone or rather, into extraordinary white limestone creations. Continue to Villandry Castle, famous for its gardens, unique in Europe, where flowers mix with fruit trees, vegetables and aromatic herbs. The itinerary then passes through Saché, house museum of the writer Honoré de Balzac, and ends in Azay le Rideau, where you can admire the beautiful Renaissance castle, a jewel set in the Indre River.

Day 3: Azay le Rideau – Chinon (35 km)
Departure in the morning towards Langeais and its fifteenth-century fortress castle. Then continue towards Ussé Castle whose turrets, pinnacles and dormer windows inspired Perrault in the creation of his famous fairy tale Sleeping Beauty. You will spend the evening in the beautiful medieval town of Chinon, on the banks of the Vienne River, famous for its elegant red wines.

Day 4: Chinon – Saumur (36 km)
Before leaving Chinon, visit one of the cellars where the famous red wine is aged. The itinerary then continues towards the Fontevraud Abbey, one of the largest monastic complexes in Europe, housing the tombs of the Plantagenet dynasty kings. The tour ends in the beautiful town of Saumur.

Day 5: Saumur – Angers (58 km)
The itinerary first follows the course of the Loire before crossing the vineyards of Anjou. You will arrive in the quiet city of Angers with the imposing castle fortress which houses the largest medieval tapestry in the world: the Apocalypse Tapestry.

Day 6: Angers – St Florent le Vieil or Ancenis (50 or 65 km)
Today you will cycle in the heart of the Anjou vineyards like Coteaux de la Loire and Coteaux de l'Aubance. We recommend visiting Savennières before reaching the surprising river island of Chalonnes, one of the biggest in the Loire Valley. An incredible journey through traditional villages and natural landscapes, where life moves at the slow rhythm of the river, up to the village of Saint Florent le Vieil or Ancenis.

Day 7: St Florent le Vieil or Ancenis – Nantes (55 or 44 km)
Cycling along the Loire banks, you will cross a wide variety of natural habitats, home to lots of wildlife and river birds. A quiet cycle track will then take you to Champtoceaux, immersed in one of the most beautiful views of the Loire and located on the border between Anjou and Brittany. The itinerary follows the Loire to Nantes, capital of the Loire-Atlantique department and one of the most dynamic cities in France with an immense historical, artistic, architectural and cultural heritage, which you can discover by strolling through its many pedestrian streets.

Day 8: Nantes – Saint-Brevin-Les-Pins (58 km)
Leaving the city, you will cross the river aboard a small boat and continue on the cycle paths of La Loire à Vélo. The itinerary then follows a narrow canal, passing through a wetland area and countryside until reaching the Loire estuary in St Brevin les Pins, a seaside resort with a large beach framed by sand dunes and a pine forest, the ideal place to enjoy some well-deserved relaxation at the end of the trip.

Day 9: Saint-Brevin-Les-Pins – Le Croisic (53 km)
Today you will cycle from the estuary of the Loire to the wild coast of Le Croisic. You will start with a short bus ride crossing the Saint-Nazaire, the longest bridge crossing the Loire River, connecting the town of Saint Nazaire with Saint-Brevin-Les-Pins. After, take the opportunity to explore the famous salt pans of the medieval city of Guérande. In the heart of a nature park, this medieval city offers many testimonies of its historic past. Then continue along the wild coast before arriving in Le Croisic, a beautiful port and seaside town in the Loire-Atlantique.

Day 10: Le Croisic
After breakfast, end of services and individual departure.

By choosing to travel by bike with us, you help us make the world a better place: we plant a tree for every trip sold

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✅ What is included in the trip?

Travel/Medical Insurance 24/24
Overnight stay and breakfast
Luggage transfer
Local telephone assistance 7/7
City tax
Detailed description and maps of the itinerary
GPS or navigation APP
Bus transfer from Saint
Brevin
Les
Pins to Saint
Nazaire (day 9)

❌ What is not included?

Transfers not listed as "Included"
Tips
Journey to/from the starting point of the tour
Meals and drinks not listed as "Included"
Bike rental
Extras
Entrance fees, ferries and anything not listed as "Included"
Welcome briefing

💸 Cancellation fees

Time Range
Full refund
More 29 days of departure
75%
From 13 to 29 days before departure
50%
Up to 7 days before departure
Not refundable

Minimum non-refundable rate: 50€

The Loire by bike from Tours to the Atlantic

To cover the last stretch of the beautiful cycle route of The Loire by Bike along the course of the last wild river of Europe
To immerse oneself in the most suggestive and wild landscapes of the Loire
To reach the wild coast of Le Croisic, a beautiful port and a coastal city in the Atlantic Loire
To discover the Valley of the Loire by bike and travel through the history of France visiting the most beautiful castles such as: Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau, Langeais and Ussé

🙋 Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my own bike?
Of course! You can participate in any tour with your own bicycle or rent one. However, we recommend renting because not all spare parts are the same, and only with our bikes can we guarantee the best mechanical assistance.
What kind of assistance will I have during the trip?
You will always have an emergency phone number to refer to. In self-guided trips, you should be able to perform minor repairs, like replacing a tube in case of a puncture, or fixing a dropped chain, but you can always count on local assistance for more serious breakdowns.
How do I know if a tour is within my capabilities?
We classify tours on a scale from 1 to 5 based on length, elevation, and complexity of the itinerary, but if you have doubts, contact us and we will help you find the most suitable journey for you.
What is the cost of renting bicycles?
The rental cost varies depending on the bicycle model and the duration of the tour. For some tours, we offer the possibility to rent different types of bicycles. During the purchase process for each route, you will be asked to indicate your preferred bike type and the corresponding price will be shown, so you can choose freely and without surprises.
Are rented bikes equipped with accessories like lights or bags?
Yes, rented bicycles are equipped with all necessary accessories to comply with road traffic regulations (lights, bell, etc.). A lock, repair kit, and a bag to carry everything you need for a day in the saddle are always included in the rental. Additionally, we offer the option to request extra accessories based on your needs.