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Angers-Le Croisic 7-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 3
Discover the charms of the Western part of the Loire valley: from Angers all the way to Le Croisic. This itinerary is your chance to visit the typical countryside by salterns and marsh to finally "take the plunge" into the Atlantic Ocean at St Brévin or Le Croisic.
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Arrival in Angers
Take time to visit the peaceful city of Angers and its chateau sheltering the famous and immense Apocalypse Tapestry.
Angers – St Florent le Vieil or Ancenis | 50 km or 67 km (elevation gain +246m or +326m)
A 1st stage in the heart of the Anjou vineyards such as the Coteaux de la Loire and the Coteaux de l'Aubance. Do not miss to make a stop at Savennières, famous for its dry white wine, before riding on the Chalonne island in the middle of the Loire river, up to the village of Saint Florent le Vieil or Ancenis.
St Florent le Vieil or Ancenis – Nantes | 55 km or 40 km (elevation gain +125m or +95m)
Continue along the Loire river banks where you can enjoy the different natural landscapes and observe the wild animals and birds. Enjoy a peaceful ride until Champtoceaux, in its magnificent setting marking the boundary between Anjou and Brittany. Proceed to Nantes: a very dynamic city offering a large choice of visits and where you can enjoy a sight-seeing through the numerous pedestrian streets.
Nantes – St Brévin | 58 km (elevation gain +227m)
Leave the city via a small boat to cross the river and continue on the cycling path of ‘Loire à vélo’. Further on, you will follow a narrow canal for a peaceful moment along marshlands and countryside to finish at the estuary of the Loire river in St Brevin les Pins: a seaside resort which offer a large sandy beach surrounded by sand dunes and Pine trees forest. This is an ideal place to relax after long day biking.
St Brévin – Le Croisic | bus transfer + 55 km (elevation gain +178m)
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 benefit 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 along the wild coast before reaching Le Croisic, a fish harbour and a very beautiful village on the coast.
Day at leisure or excursion to Le Pouliguen and La Baule | 55 km (elevation gain +186m)
Take advantage of the day to discover the pretty village of Le Croisic and its coves, beaches and rocky waterfalls scattered along the coastal path. You can also take an excursion to Le Pouliguen, a pretty seaside resort where you can enjoy a stroll, and then to one of the largest bays in Europe, between La Baule and Pornichet. You can also cycle past pretty villas nestling in the pine trees.
Departure during the day
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Apr 08 2025 | Apr 14 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Apr 15 2025 | Apr 21 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Apr 22 2025 | Apr 28 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Apr 29 2025 | May 05 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
May 06 2025 | May 12 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
May 13 2025 | May 19 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
May 20 2025 | May 26 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
May 27 2025 | Jun 02 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Jun 03 2025 | Jun 09 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Jun 10 2025 | Jun 16 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Jun 17 2025 | Jun 23 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Jun 24 2025 | Jun 30 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Jul 01 2025 | Jul 07 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Jul 08 2025 | Jul 14 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Jul 15 2025 | Jul 21 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Jul 22 2025 | Jul 28 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Jul 29 2025 | Aug 04 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Aug 05 2025 | Aug 11 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Aug 12 2025 | Aug 18 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Aug 19 2025 | Aug 25 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Aug 26 2025 | Sep 01 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Sep 02 2025 | Sep 08 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Sep 09 2025 | Sep 15 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Sep 16 2025 | Sep 22 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Sep 23 2025 | Sep 29 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Sep 30 2025 | Oct 06 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ | |||||
Oct 07 2025 | Oct 13 2025 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,380€ | ||
Double rooms | 930€ |
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