Loire Valley - Angers to Le Croisic

Day 1: Arrival in Angers
Day 2: Angers - St Florent le Vieil or Ancenis, (50 km or 65 km)
Day 3: St Florent le Vieil or Ancenis - Nantes, 34 or 25 mi. (55 km or 40 km)
Day 4: Nantes - St. Brèvin, 37 mi. (59 km)
Day 5: St. Brèvin - Le Croisic, 33 or 37 mi. (53 or  60 km)
Day 6: Rest day or excursion to Le Pouliguen and La Baule, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 7: Departure from Le Croisic

All distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions, or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way you may find temporary deviations/detours necessary due to roadwork or other unforeseen circumstances that will not be reflected on your maps or route descriptions. In this case, please follow the directions posted locally.

Day 1: Arrival in Angers
After checking-in and settling in to your hotel, take a stroll through the  peaceful city of Angers and its chateau, housing the famous and immense Apocalypse Tapestry.

Day 2: Angers - St Florent le Vieil or Ancenis, 32 mi. or 42 mi. (50 km or 67 km)
Today's stage leads to the Anjou vineyards such as the Coteaux de la Loire and the Coteaux de l'Aubance. You'll want to make a stop at Savennières, famous for its dry, white wine, before continuing on to the Chalonne island in the middle of the Loire river, up to the village of Saint Florent le Vieil or Ancenis.

Day 3: St Florent le Vieil or Ancenis - Nantes, 34 or 25 mi. (55 km or 40 km)
Continue along the Loire river banks where you can enjoy the varied landscapes and observe the wild animals and birds. Enjoy an easy ride until Champtoceaux, in its magnificent setting marking the boundary between Anjou and Brittany. The stage ends in Nantes, in the upper Brittany region of Western France.

Day 4: Nantes - St. Brèvin, 36 mi. (58 km)
Get ready to hit the beach! Along the marshlands and countryside, you will finish the day at the estuary of the Loire River and enjoy the seaside and beaches.

Day 5: St. Brèvin - Le Croisic, 34 mi. (55 km)
From the estuary of the River Loire to the wild sea coast of Le Croisic. After a short bus transfer to pass the St. Nazaire bridge, take time to discover the famous salt marshes of the medieval town of Guérande. In the heart of a classified natural park, this medieval city offers you many testimonies of its historical past. Then, continue on the wild coast before reaching Le Croisic, a fishing harbor and a very beautiful village on the coast.

Day 6: Rest day or excursion to Le Pouliguen and La Baule, 34 mi. (55 km)
Explore the charming village of Le Croisic, where you can discover its stunning coves, beautiful beaches, and dramatic rocky waterfalls along the scenic coastal path. Don't miss the opportunity to visit Le Pouliguen, a picturesque seaside resort perfect for a leisurely stroll. Continue your adventure to one of Europe's largest bays, nestled between La Baule and Pornichet. For a truly memorable experience, cycle past gorgeous villas hidden among the lush pine trees.

Day 7: Departure from Le Croisic
If  you are looking for a longer journey, it is possible to combine this tour with our other Loire Valley Tours: Loire Valley: Tours to Angers and Loire Valley: Orléans to Tours. Please contact us for details.

• Tours to Angers route includes Villandry with its famous gardens, a Renaissance château in Azay Le Rideau, the 15th château in Langeais, the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ château in Ussé, the abbey of Fontevraud, the vineyards of Anjou, and the château in Angers.
• The Orléans to Tours Loire Valley bike tour includes the historic town of Orléans, the flowered city of Beaugency, the Château of Chambord, the Château of Blois, the Château of Chaumont, and ‘Clos Luce’.

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Accommodations

Choose one of the following categories:
Standard category: 2 and 3 star
Superior category: 3 and 4 star

Bicycles

Standard Bike

Scott Sub Sport 20 women's or men's bike

• E-SUB Alloy frame
• Flat handlebar
• Water bottle cage
• 27 speed (Shimano Alivio or Altus)
• Flat pedal
• Shimano disc brakes
• Racktime with spring
• Front / Rear Axa Blue Line Lights

E-Bike

Moustache Lundi 27.1 (or similar)

• OPEN frame
• 9 or 10 speed transmission

Accessories

Included accessories

• Counter (one per booking)
• One bottle (100% recyclable)
• Repair kit and life/visibility jacket
• Pump
• Lock
• Front pannier with map holder
• Rear rack and pannier (2 panniers on e-bike)
• Smartphone holder

Supplemental accessories

• Child trailer (up to 5 years old)
  • Maximum weight: 37kg
  • Steel structure
  • 2 seats with a security system
  • Wheels: 20" quick release
  • Waterproof polyester hood
  • Anti-insect net
  • Storage at the back
  • Repair kit
• 'Follow-me' tandem (5 to 8 years old)
  • Lock and life jacket