Guidebook to cycling the Loire, France's longest river, from its source in the Massif Central to the Atlantic. The 1061km route incorporates the popular, waymarked Loire à Vélo and takes in extinct volcanos, vineyards and châteaux. Predominantly downhill or flat, the route utilises mostly cycle paths and minor roads.
A guidebook to cycling the 1061km (659 mile) River Loire cycle route from the Loire's source in the Massif Central mountains to the Atlantic. This long-distance cycle along the course of France's longest river is suitable for both first-time and experienced long-distance cyclists and can be cycled in 2-3 weeks.
- Presented as 26 stages between 24-63km (15-39 miles) in length
- Route passes through Le-Puy-en-Velay, Roanne, Nevers, Orléans, Tours, Saumur, Angers, Nantes and St Nazaire
- The route mostly follows part of the EuroVelo route 6 (EV6) and then the fully waymarked Loire à Vélo
- Suitable to be cycled April through October
- 1:150,000 maps and profiles are included for each stage
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed information about accommodation, refreshments and facilities along the route
