Cycling holidays in Anjou: Loire à Vélo, Vélo Francette, Vélobuissonnière, Vallée du Loir à Vélo

La Loire Vélo

La Vélo Francette

From the English Channel to the Atlantic

Over more than 600km, the Vélo Francette route runs through three regions: Normandy, Pays de la Loire and Poitou-Charentes, linking the English Channel with the Atlantic. The route passes through many towns with a rich historical and cultural heritage, including Caen, Flers, Laval, Angers, Saumur, Niort and La Rochelle.

Où sleep?

In Anjou, the Vélo Francette reaches Angers then follows the wild river to à Saumur. It then heads south through Montreuil-Bellay before leaving Maine-et-Loire to reach the Marais Poitevin.

For your comfort, choose a Gîtes de France Anjou accommodation adapted to your needs. Find all our gîtes and bed and breakfast accommodation located less than 5km from the Vélo Francette in Anjou on our website.

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The V44 lobuissonnière

From Normandy to the Loire Valley

From its start in Alen, the V44 connects with the Loire Valley via the Sarthe and in particular the town of Le Mans, as well as the Alpes Mancelles and the Vallée du Loir.

From its start in Alen, the V44 connects with the Loire Valley via the Sarthe and in particular the town of Le Mans, as well as the Alpes Mancelles and the Vallée du Loir.

This 250km itinerary takes in small country lanes, towpaths and greenways, allowing you to discover the richness of the local landscapes and heritage.

Calm and verdant, the Vélobuissonnière runs through two regions, three départements, two regional parks and two UNESCO heritage sites.

Où sleep?

In Anjou, the Vélobuissonnière enters through the town of Baugé-en-Anjou and ends à Saumur after a little less than 50km. 

Our proprietors will be delighted to welcome you to their hébergements located à less than 5km from the Vélobuissonnière. By choosing a Gîtes de France accommodation in Anjou, you can be sure of a quality holiday rental.

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La Vallée du Loir à vélo V47

From the sources to the confluence of the Loir

The Vallée du Loir vélo route starts at the source of the Loir in Eure-et-Loir and follows the river to its confluence with the Loire at Angers. The route then joins the Vélo Loire circuit.

Gently undulating, it is ideal for discovering the landscapes of the Vallée du Loir, Pays d'Art et d'Histoire: meadows, vineyards, orchards, lakes, charming little villages and troglodytes...

320km long, the Vallée du Loir cycle route has been developed as a shared site on low-traffic lanes using small country roads, both overhanging and running alongside the water.

Où sleep?

Along the Vallée du Loir à vélo en Anjou, you will cover the towns of Angers, Ecouflant, Briollay, Villevêque, Seiches-sur-le-Loir, Huillé and Durtal in particular. 

To make the most of your stay, stop off at one of our holiday accommodation near the cycle route, where you'll receive a warm, attentive welcome from the owners of our gîtes and bed and breakfasts.

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