65 km route between Saumur and Angers
In Anjou, going from Saumur to Angers, this Loire by bike section offers an intense concentration of Loire delights, with its river islands, the vine-covered slopes around Saumur and subterranean caves put to many uses, including mushroom-growing, not forgetting the lovely Authion River. Plus, once a year, the area celebrates vintage style with panache. This section is unforgettable, the cycling easy.
Stunning views of the Loire and the town from Saumur Castle!
Pedal your way up to the top of the town and take in the view! Then coast gently down the hill through the cobbled streets of the old town to reach the banks of the Loire. The terraces are inviting – why not take a break in the heart of the historic centre or on the banks of the Loire!
Sparkling wine cellars in Saumur
Nestled in the heart of the troglodytic cellars, the great houses of Saumur brut can be visited in the cool of summer, sheltered from the rain, and even... by bike, at Bouvet-Ladubay, which offers a guided tour on vintage bikes made in-house. In each of these prestigious cellars, you’ll discover the secrets behind the production of the famous Saumur brut. Orders can be posted so you can enjoy a taste of the region at home.
Our favourite: the art installations at the Ackerman cellars, which host artists in residence within their monumental cellars.
Other cellars to visit in Saumur: Maison Louis de Grenelle, Langlois Château, Veuve Amiot, Gratien & Meyer
Anjou Vélo Vintage, every summer in Saumur
Every summer, this trendy event on the banks of the Loire brings together 10,000 cyclists on the back roads of the Saumur region, and over 45,000 visitors to the 100% vintage village that springs up for three days on the banks of the Loire in Saumur.
A stop is a must at Chenehutte-Trèves-Cunault
As you cycle through these charming villages on the left bank of the Loire, you’ll feel the urge to stop for a snack or lunch on the quays. Park your bike and take the time to admire the exceptional heritage of these villages: priories and Romanesque churches, and the remains of the fortress.
Angers: an invitation to the heart of an exceptional heritage
In Angers, it’s a feast of monuments: the Château and the famous Apocalypse Tapestry, of course, but also, for example, the exceptional half-timbered houses, notably the Maison d’Adam, which you’ll discover as you stroll through the centre and wander the cobbled streets of the old town. You’ll soon find yourself immersed in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages... There’s also the Abbey Church of All Saints, whose tuffeau stone walls and 13th-century vaults now house the luminous Galerie David d’Angers.
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Map of the cycle route
Map of the cycle route
25 Saumur / St-Rémy-la-Varenne
26 St-Rémy-la-Varenne / la Daguenière
