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of rides over 12 thematic tours
between the Loire and Sologne,
woodland and vineyards to
be enjoyed around Chambord,
Blois, Chaumont and Cheverny
as well as on:
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800,000
cyclists a year on the itinerary
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km of listed itinerary as UNESCO
world heritage
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 Centre and Pays de la Loire regions on:
www.cycling-loire.com
L’Agence régionale - Pays de la Loire Territoires d’Innovation
1 place de la Galarne – BP 80221 - F - 44202 Nantes cedex 2
+33(0)2 40 89 89 89 - www.paysdelaloire.co.uk
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Specialities and flavours are waiting
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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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A 1,200 km non-stop cycle path
running all the way from Roscoff
to Hendaye, taking in the loveliest
sites of the Atlantic Coast. This
is the French stretch of EuroVelo 1 –
Atlantic Coast Route connecting
Norway to Portugal.
www.lavelodyssee.com
Since November 2000, from Sully-sur-Loire (Loiret) to
Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire), the Loire Valley has
been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO for its
cultural landscapes. It is the largest area in France to be
listed as such, stretching out over a length of 280 km
and representing a surface area of 800 km2. In addition
to the Loire and its banks and hillsides, the defined area
incorporates the historical heart of major towns and
includes key areas which form an integral part of the
Loire landscape.
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The "Loire à Vélo" trail forms part of the
EuroVelo6 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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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.
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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 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.
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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.
Planned route
Sully-sur-Loire
Orléans forest
Main Tourist Offices
Anjou Tourisme
+33(0)2 41 23 51 51
www.anjou-tourisme.com
CDT Loir-et-Cher
+33(0)2 54 57 00 41
www.coeur-val-de-loire.com
Ancenis
+33(0)2 40 83 07 44
www.pays-ancenis-tourisme.fr
Azay-le-Rideau
+33(0)2 47 45 44 40
www.azaylerideau-tourisme.com
Langeais & Castelvalérie
+33(0)2 47 96 58 22
www.tourisme-langeais.com
Saint-Brevin-les-Pins
+33(0)2 40 27 24 32
www.mairie-saint-brevin.fr
Saumur et le Saumurois
+33(0)2 41 40 20 60
www.saumur-tourisme.com
ADTT Cher
+33(0)2 48 48 00 10
www.berryprovince.com
Loire-Atlantique Tourisme
+33(0)8 10 04 40 01
www.ohlaloireatlantique.com
Angers
+33(0)2 41 23 50 00
www.angersloiretourisme.com
Blois Chambord
+33(0)2 54 90 41 41
www.bloischambord.com
Nantes
+33(0)892 464 044
www.nantes-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
CDT Loiret
+33(0)2 38 78 04 04
www.tourismeloiret.com
CDT Touraine
+33(0)2 47 31 47 48
www.touraineloirevalley.com
Amboise
+33(0)2 47 57 09 28
www.amboise-valdeloire.com
Chinon
+33(0)2 47 93 17 85
www.chinon-valdeloire.com
Orléans
+33(0)2 38 24 05 05
www.tourisme-orleans.com
Sancerre
+33(0)2 48 54 08 21
www.tourisme-sancerre.com
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6 BUDAPEST
CONSTANTA
"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:
Bike hire and repair
which undertake to provide suitable
equipment and services (high-quality
bikes, breakdown & repair service, bike
transport...).
Packages
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.
Discover a range of holiday ideas at
www.cycling-loire.com
Tourist Offices
Orléans
Candes-Saint-Martin
All practical information can be viewed at:
www.cycling-loire.com
To help and advise you on the
itinerary and to recommend
"Accueil Vélo" accredited
establishments.
Places to visit
Châteaux, museums, leisure
centres that have specially
adapted their services for
cycle tourists (locked bike
parks, drinking water point,
documentation...).
Saumur
Plan your adventures
with topo-guides and maps*
… and find other cycling itineraries.
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.
The Loire à Vélo app will be available to download onto your smartphone this spring!
Download it from the Apps Store or Play Store and it will become your ideal holiday guide! This way you will be able to have your
travel plans to hand whenever you want, including a map setting out your route, and all your selected accommodation, restaurants
and places to visit.
Interloire and TER train services
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:
www.voyages-sncf.com or www.velo.sncf.com
La Loire à Vélo de Nevers à
l'Atlantique
published by Éditions Chamina
www.chamina.com
The complete "Loire à Vélo" Trail from
Nevers to the Atlantic published by
Éditions Ouest France
www.editionsouestfrance.eu
Sancerre
Six maps of the French part of EuroVelo 6 are available,
including 4 of the "Loire à Vélo" route published by
Kartographie Huber
www.michelin-boutique.com
This brochure was co-financed by the European Union. Europe invests
in the Loire Valley with the European Fund for regional development.
* Available in bookshops and tourist offices.
the Loire à Vélo from train station to train station
www.regioncentre.fr
The Centre 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.
Check out for more details at:
www.cycling-loire.com
www.paysdelaloire.co.uk
Document published in March 2013 by the CRT Centre – Val de Loire and L’Agence régionale - Pays de la Loire Territoires d’Innovation on behalf of the
Centre and Pays de la Loire Regional Councils.
Nantes
Chambord
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.
From 15 June to 15 September
2013, you can take your
bike on the Interloire from
Orléans to Le Croisic free of
charge and without booking.
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.
Crédits photos : 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, X. Renauld, T. Brönner, J. Puyo / CRT Centre Val de Loire, Austrian National Tourist Office - Himsl ; J.S Evrard, J. Damase - La Vélodyssée® Cover : Saumur (J.Damase) and Sancerre (J.Damase/CRT Centre Val de Loire).
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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.