Loire Valley - Angers to Le Croisic
France Bike Tours
A bike tour the famous French Loire Valley
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- Length6 days
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Overview
This exciting Loire Valley bike tour can be enjoyed on its own or can be combined with our other tours in this beautiful region of France, famous for its world-class wines. Add on Orléans to Tours and Tours to Angers, and you will have an epic vacation in this valley of the Kings and Queens.
This tour begins in Orléans and leads west all the way to Le Croisic on the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape is dotted with the chateaux that served as feudal castles and pleasure palaces.
This Angers to Le Croisic route includes the vineyards at Anjou, the rivers Loire and Layon, Champtoceaux in its magnificent setting, Nantes, and the beaches of St. Brévin and Le Croisic.
Highlights
- Charms of the western part of the Loire Valley
- Typical Loire Valley countryside
- Saltmarsh landscape
- Ocean ending
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Itinerary
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: 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, (50 km or 65 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, 37 mi. (59 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, 33 or 37 mi. (53 or 60 km)
From the estuary of the River Loire to the wild sea coast of Le Croisic. 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: 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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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
Choose one of the following categories:
Standard category: 2 and 3 star
Superior category: 3 and 4 starBicycles
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
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 5 nights
- Breakfasts
- Luggage transfer (Allowance is one piece per guest weighing no more than 20 kg. Additional pieces will require a surcharge of €20/piece)
- 27-speed standard Scott sub sport 20 touring bicycle (4 day rental) available in both men & women’s frames (please specify when you book).
- Included accessories: 1 rear pannier, handlebar bag, repair kit, pump, & odometer
- Route descriptions & maps (one set per room)
- Personalized navigation app
- City taxes
- 7-day hotline
What’s Not Included
- Lunches & dinners
- Drinks
- Entrances to the individual chateaux
- Helmet rental (free of charge, must be reserved in advance)
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Daily arrivals from March 1 to October 31, 2024
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2024
Tuesday departures from April 23 to September 24
Standard Superior Twin/double $ 1711 £ 885 $ 1,516 € 1012 kr 155157 ₪ 4104 ¥ 168887 Mex$ 18492 NZ$ 1863 NOK 12059 kr 11880 $ 1,116 $ 2015 £ 1042 $ 1,786 € 1192 kr 182754 ₪ 4834 ¥ 198926 Mex$ 21782 NZ$ 2194 NOK 14204 kr 13993 $ 1,315 Single supplement $ 539 £ 279 $ 478 € 319 kr 48908 ₪ 1294 ¥ 53236 Mex$ 5829 NZ$ 587 NOK 3801 kr 3745 $ 352 $ 893 £ 462 $ 791 € 528 kr 80951 ₪ 2141 ¥ 88115 Mex$ 9648 NZ$ 972 NOK 6292 kr 6198 $ 582 Solo traveler supplement $ 568 £ 294 $ 503 € 336 kr 51515 ₪ 1363 ¥ 56073 Mex$ 6140 NZ$ 618 NOK 4004 kr 3944 $ 371 All other departures
Standard Superior Twin/double $ 1897 £ 981 $ 1,681 € 1122 kr 172022 ₪ 4550 ¥ 187244 Mex$ 20503 NZ$ 2065 NOK 13370 kr 13172 $ 1,238 $ 2201 £ 1138 $ 1,951 € 1302 kr 199619 ₪ 5280 ¥ 217283 Mex$ 23792 NZ$ 2397 NOK 15514 kr 15285 $ 1,436 Single supplement $ 539 £ 279 $ 478 € 319 kr 48908 ₪ 1294 ¥ 53236 Mex$ 5829 NZ$ 587 NOK 3801 kr 3745 $ 352 $ 893 £ 462 $ 791 € 528 kr 80951 ₪ 2141 ¥ 88115 Mex$ 9648 NZ$ 972 NOK 6292 kr 6198 $ 582 Solo traveler supplement $ 568 £ 294 $ 503 € 336 kr 51515 ₪ 1363 ¥ 56073 Mex$ 6140 NZ$ 618 NOK 4004 kr 3944 $ 371 Extra Options
Extra nights
Standard Superior Angers $ 107 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9659 ₪ 255 ¥ 10514 Mex$ 1151 NZ$ 116 NOK 751 kr 740 $ 69 $ 125 £ 65 $ 111 € 74 kr 11345 ₪ 300 ¥ 12349 Mex$ 1352 NZ$ 136 NOK 882 kr 869 $ 82 Single supplement $ 71 £ 37 $ 63 € 42 kr 6439 ₪ 170 ¥ 7009 Mex$ 767 NZ$ 77 NOK 500 kr 493 $ 46 $ 90 £ 46 $ 79 € 53 kr 8126 ₪ 215 ¥ 8845 Mex$ 968 NZ$ 98 NOK 632 kr 622 $ 58 Le Croisic $ 137 £ 71 $ 121 € 81 kr 12419 ₪ 328 ¥ 13518 Mex$ 1480 NZ$ 149 NOK 965 kr 951 $ 89 $ 294 £ 152 $ 261 € 174 kr 26677 ₪ 706 ¥ 29038 Mex$ 3180 NZ$ 320 NOK 2073 kr 2043 $ 192 Single supplement $ 117 £ 60 $ 103 € 69 kr 10579 ₪ 280 ¥ 11515 Mex$ 1261 NZ$ 127 NOK 822 kr 810 $ 76 $ 249 £ 129 $ 220 € 147 kr 22538 ₪ 596 ¥ 24532 Mex$ 2686 NZ$ 271 NOK 1752 kr 1726 $ 162 Excursion options
Chateaux package* $ 63 £ 32 $ 55 € 37 kr 5673 ₪ 150 ¥ 6175 Mex$ 676 NZ$ 68 NOK 441 kr 434 $ 41 *Includes visits to the following:
- Château d'Angers
- Visit of the Guérande salt marshes
- Château de Nantes
Bike options
Electric bicycle rental $ 90 £ 46 $ 79 € 53 kr 8126 ₪ 215 ¥ 8845 Mex$ 968 NZ$ 98 NOK 632 kr 622 $ 58 Extra day electric bike rental $ 51 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4600 ₪ 122 ¥ 5007 Mex$ 548 NZ$ 55 NOK 357 kr 352 $ 33 Extra day standard bike rental $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 61 ¥ 2503 Mex$ 274 NZ$ 28 NOK 179 kr 176 $ 17 Trailers, tag-alongs, and baby seats are available on request.
Transfers
On request Additional luggage
Per piece/transfer $ 34 £ 17 $ 30 € 20 kr 3066 ₪ 81 ¥ 3338 Mex$ 365 NZ$ 37 NOK 238 kr 235 $ 22 Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy self-guided hotel to hotel tour with 4 days of cycling ranging from 20 to 37 miles per day. The terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills. After all, you are in France! 1/3 of this tour takes place on bike paths. The other 2/3 take place on quiet countryside roads.
Airport Info
The closest international airport to your tour start in Angers is Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Local Travel
You can take the RER train from CDG airport to Angers St. Laud with one transfer (depending on time of departure) or TGV train with zero transfers (depending on time of departure.) Please note that TGV travel requires advance reservations. You can visit the SNCF website for more information and to book.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The climate in the Loire Valley is favorable most of the year, the river often acting as a line of demarcation in France’s weather between the northern climate and the southern. The river has a significant effect on the microclimate of the region, adding a few degrees of temperature. The climate can be cool with springtime frost while wine harvest months may have rain. Summers are hot, however, influences from the Atlantic moderate the temperature with a breeze.
Recommended
It is highly recommended to book the extra night with excursion to Le Croisic and extra night there or combining this tour with one of our other Loire Valley tours.
Remarks
Electric bicycles are available upon request. E-bikes are Scott E sub Active with a universal frame, 9 speeds and come equipped with 2 rear panniers, 1 handlebar bag with map holder, 1 repair kit, 1 pump, 1 lock, 1 mileage counter, and helmet. E-bikes have 80 to 100 km of autonomy.
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Extra Stay
Extra nights available in Angers and St. Brevin. See pricing.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Loire Valley Travel.
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