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departements (Cher, Loiret, Loir-et-Cher,
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Regional Nature Park
( Loire-Anjou-Touraine)
More than 1,400 km (870 miles)
of cycling along the Atlantic
coast between Ilfracombe and
Hendaye, 80% of which are
greenways. This is the French
stretch of EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic
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Contacts
cyclists in 2014 on the itinerary
Comité Régional du Tourisme Centre-Val de Loire
37 avenue de Paris - F - 45000 Orléans
+33(0)2 38 79 95 28 - www.visaloire.com
Find out everything you need to know and other cycling
itineraries in the Loire Valley and Pays de la Loire regions on:
www.cycling-loire.com
L’Agence régionale - Pays de la Loire Territoires d’Innovation
7, rue du Général de Bollardière - CS 80221 – F- 44202 Nantes cedex 2
+33(0)2 40 89 89 89 - www.paysdelaloire.co.uk
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woodland and vineyards to
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Come and enter the secret and fascinating
world of the cavemen during a bike ride in the
Saumur region. On the "Loire à Vélo" itinerary, a
passage through the cave dwellings has been
specially created. If you have time available, why
not stop off and explore the area which now
boasts a multitude of wine cellars, mushroom
farms, restaurants and accommodation…
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Specialities and flavours are waiting
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length of the route. Try some Crottin de
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town of Sancerre.
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With such a stream of cultural heritage, the Loire Valley
perfectly captures the balance between nature and culture,
between tradition and modernity.
The Loire Valley authorities are committed to preserving this
living legacy, classed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for
its cultural landscapes between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnessur-Loire.
An area of freedom, from land to sea, the Loire Valley is the
perfect encapsulation of an open attitude to the world and to
history.
The cradle of humanity and an avant-garde region in the style
of its famous guests like Jules Verne and Leonardo de Vinci, the
Loire Valley has always inspired the greatest creative minds.
As a symbol of the art of living à la française, it conveys this
exceptional culture throughout the globe.
The Loire Valley offers each of its visitors their own experience
by offering them the chance to experience new discoveries,
encounters and opportunities to share.
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Designed for effortless cycling with your family, the route
helps you discover the Loire and its surroundings: the river’s
natural banks with gardens to gaze at, characterful towns,
the Loire châteaux and other remarkable sites, as well as
vineyards set in unspoilt natural surroundings... From Cuffy
in Cher to Saint-Brevin-les-Pins in Loire-Atlantique, the "Loire
à Vélo" route is laid out section by section. The "Loire à Vélo"
trail offers 800 kilometres of routes available.
The "Loire à Vélo" trail forms part of
the EuroVelo 6 route, which enables
cyclists to travel from the Atlantic
seaboard to the Black Sea, following
the courses of three of Europe’s major
rivers (Loire, Rhine, Danube) across 10
countries over 3,650 kilometres.
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Along the entire length of the "Loire à Vélo" trail, the Loire landscape invites
you to indulge in escapism and discovery. The route alternates between cycle
paths and small roads with little traffic. The route is signposted in both directions
for your convenience and safety. Follow the signs!
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The "Loire à Vélo" trail passes through the Pays de la
Loire and Loire Valley regions as well as the Loire-AnjouTouraine Regional Nature Park. Take the time to discover
a rich and diverse heritage by bike alongside the
majestic river and recharge your batteries in the heart
of an exceptional thriving cultural landscape.
The Loire Valley displays all aspects
of the good life. Its internationally
renowned vineyards offer high-quality
vintage wines and a wide range of
AOC (protected designation of origin)
wines. Learn how to enjoy them,
in moderation of course.
European River
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Main Tourist Offices
ADTT du Cher
+33(0)2 48 48 00 10
www.berryprovince.com
ADRT du Loiret
+33(0)2 38 78 04 04
www.tourismeloiret.com
Ancenis
+33(0)2 40 83 07 44
www.pays-ancenis-tourisme.fr
Langeais & Castelvalérie
+33(0)2 47 96 58 22
www.tourainenature.com
Pays d’ Azay-le-Rideau
+33(0)2 47 45 44 40
www.azaylerideau-tourisme.com
Saint-Nazaire
+33(0)2 40 22 40 65
www.saint-nazaire-tourisme.com
Tours Val de Loire
+33(0)2 47 70 37 37
www.tours-tourisme.fr
ADT du Loir-et-Cher - Cœur Val de Loire
+33(0)2 54 57 00 41
www.coeur-val-de-loire.com
Anjou Tourisme
+33(0)2 41 23 51 51
www.anjou-tourisme.com
Angers
+33(0)2 41 23 50 00
www.angersloiretourisme.com
Nantes
+33(0)892 464 044
www.nantes-tourisme.com
Pays de Chinon
+33(0)2 47 93 17 85
www.chinon-valdeloire.com
Sancerrois
+33(0)2 48 54 08 21
www.tourisme-sancerre.com
Val d'Amboise
+33(0)2 47 57 09 28
www.amboise-valdeloire.com
ADT de Touraine
+33(0)2 47 31 47 48
www.touraineloirevalley.com
Loire-Atlantique Tourisme
+33(0)8 10 04 40 01
www.ohlaloireatlantique.com
Blois Chambord
+33(0)2 54 90 41 41
www.bloischambord.com
Orléans
+33(0)2 38 24 05 05
www.tourisme-orleans.com
Saint-Brevin-les-Pins
+33(0)2 40 27 24 32
www.saint-brevin.fr
Saumur et le Saumurois
+33(0)2 41 40 20 60
www.ot-saumur.fr
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"La Loire à Vélo", offers accommodation
and services designed for cycle tourists
These establishments with national "Accueil Vélo" accreditation are located close to the
"Loire à Vélo" cycling route and are recommended:
Accommodation
Hotels, campsites, gîtes... adapted to
cycle tourism and offering a special
welcome to cyclists (breakfasts
designed for cycling effort, locked
premises for bikes, equipment for
repairs...).
To allow you to travel light, many of them
offer baggage transfer to your next stop.
Tourist Offices
to help and advise you on the
itinerary and to recommend
"La Loire à Vélo" accredited
establishments "Accueil Vélo".
For travelling in total freedom along the
banks of the Loire. If you want to pedal
light and have everything organised for
you, why not be tempted by one of our
package deals.
You can find all the information you need at:
Orléans
Chaumont-sur-Loire
Places to visit
Châteaux, museums, leisure
centres that have specially
adapted their services for
cycle tourists (locked bike
parks, drinking water point,
documentation...).
Bike hire and repair
which undertake to provide suitable
equipment and services (high-quality
bikes, breakdown & repair service, bike
transport, electric bike rental...).
Packages
Everything for planning your holidays
Saumur
Plan your adventures
with topo-guides*
Two “topo-guides” in french and one in english devoted
to the "Loire à Vélo" trail present the route in detail from
Nevers to the Atlantic ocean, and also offer variants.
TER trains are accessible to bikes (subject to
availability), connecting Orléans to Nantes
several times a day and serving numerous
train stations along the way. All timetables
and information available at:
A must for those travelling the 800 km (500 miles) of
cycle routes from Cuffy in Cher to Saint-Brevin-les-Pins
in Loire-Atlantique, the application is your companion on
the "Loire à Vélo" and has the following features:
• An option to view your travel diary drawn up in
advance at www.cycling-loire.com
• The chance to set yourself challenges throughout
the route and win virtual trophies!
• The use of your smartphone’s integrated GPS, to
pinpoint yourself along the route.
• Works without an internet connection (except upon
launch to download the maps)
And many more features: weather forecasts along
the route, cyclists’ experiences and photos, route
suggestions, a “Good Deal” section, and more.
The app is available in English and French in iPhone and
Android versions.
Discover a range of holiday ideas at
www.cycling-loire.com
Interloire and TER train services
www.cycling-loire.com
The "Loire à Vélo" app was made under the shared management
of the “Loire à Vélo” brand between the Loire Valley
and the Pays de la Loire Region.
NEW
"La Loire à Vélo de Nevers
à l'Atlantique " published
by Éditions Chamina
www.chamina.com
www.voyages-sncf.com or www.velo.sncf.com
190 pages to miss nothing!
Itineraries, good adresses, tips...
The 1st "Routard à vélo"
www.routard.com
The complete "Loire à Vélo" Trail from Nevers
to the Atlantic published by Éditions Ouest France
www.editionsouestfrance.eu
Sancerre
* Available in bookshops and tourist offices.
This brochure was co-financed by the european union. Europe invests
in the Loir Valley with the european funds for regional development.
www.regioncentre.fr
The Loire Valley and Pays de la Loire
Regions offer you a unique service:
Special staff will load, stow and
unload your bike in a specially
equipped train coach that can carry
up to 34 bikes.
www.cycling-loire.com
Check out for more details at:
www.paysdelaloire.fr
Document published in March 2015 by the CRT Centre –Val de Loire and L’Agence régionale - Pays de la Loire Territoires d’Innovation on behalf of the
Centre-Val de Loire and Pays de la Loire Regional Councils.
Nantes
Amboise
All rights to maps, texts and photos reserved. The information contained in this brochure may not engage the responsability of the CRT Centre-Val de
Loire and L’Agence régionale - Pays de la Loire Territoires d’Innovation or the organisations that disseminate it.
Photos credits: J.D Billaud – Nautilus, Ph. Caharel, D. Darrault, D. Drouet, J.P Klein; Pierre Berthé – CMN; C. Lazi, C. Mouton, E. Mangeat, J. Damase, J. Percher, P. Bousseaud, P. Forget, C.M. Bray, X. Renauld, T. Brönner, J. Puyo, T. Martrou / CRT Centre-Val de Loire, Austrian National Tourist Office - Himsl; J.S Evrard,
J. Damase – La Vélodyssée® - Cover: Chenonceau (D. Darrault / CRT Centre-Val de Loire) & St-Brevin-les-Pins (Franck Charel) Printed by: GraphiCentre - Fougères - Printed with plant-based ink
or paper from sustainable managed forests.
From 13 June to 13 September
2015, you can take your
bike on the Interloire from
Orléans to Le Croisic free of
charge and without booking.
Cette brochure est cofinancée par l’Union Européenne. L’Europe s’engage
dans le Bassin de la Loire avec le Fonds européen de développement régional.
Train Vélo Loire: the Loire à Vélo from train station to train station