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Savigny-en-Véron
More than just an itinerary, "La Loire à Vélo" offers accommodation and services designed for cycle tourists. These establishments with "La Loire à Vélo" accreditation are located close to the cycling route and are recommended: Nantes - Trentemoult Accommodation (hotels, campsites, gîtes...) adapted to cycle tourism and offering a special welcome
Chambord
St-Brevin-les-Pins
Blois
2011 www.loire-a-velo.fr
Plan your adventures with
Saumur
topo-guides and maps
Troglodytes
Two “topo-guides” in French devoted to the "Loire à Vélo" trail present the route in detail from Nevers to the Atlantic ocean, and also offer variants. The guidebooks contain information about services and facilities adapted for cyclists in addition to practical and tourist information for effectively planning your bike ride or cycling holiday.
www.loire-a-velo.fr everything for planning your holidays
to cyclists (breakfasts designed for cycling effort, locked premises for bikes, equipment for repairs...).
All practical information can be viewed and downloaded at www.loire-a-velo.fr
To allow you to travel light, many of them offer baggage transfer to your next stop.
> contact details for accommodation and bike hire and repair outlets
Bike hire and repair which undertake to provide suitable equipment
“La Loire à Vélo de Nevers à l'Atlantique” published by Éditions Chamina
and services (high-quality bikes, breakdown & repair
Le Clos Lucé
Tourist offices and to recommend "La Loire à Vélo" accredited
(châteaux, museums, leisure centres...) that have been adapted for cycle tourists (locked bike parks,
TGV RAILWAY STATIONS
drinking water point, documentation...).
Tours, Saumur, Angers, Nantes, St-Nazaire
for travelling in total freedom along the banks of the Loire
> ideas for visits and exploring the area … and much more!
* Available in bookshops and tourist offices.
How do I get to the route?
Packages
> downloadable routes for planning your overnight stays
“EuroVelo 6 de l’Atlantique au Rhin à Vélo”* published by Kartographie Huber
to help and advise you on the itinerary
Places to visit
> news and not-to-be-missed events
Six maps of the French part of EuroVelo 6 are available, including 4 of the "Loire à Vélo" route, which are easyto-use and are offered individually or as a set.
service, bike transport...).
establishments.
> packages
The complete "Loire à Vélo" Trail from Nevers to the Atlantic published by Éditions Ouest France
INTERLOIRE AND TER TRAIN SERVICES TER trains are accessible to bikes (subject to availability), connecting Orléans to Nantes several times a day and serving numerous train stations along the way.
Sancerre
All timetables and information available at www.voyages-sncf.com
Chenonceau
AIRPORTS If you want to pedal light and have everything organised for you, why not be tempted by
Tours, Angers, Nantes
one of our package deals: accommodation, luggage transfer, bike hire, maps and routes in
Document published in February 2011 by the CRT Centre and the Société publique régionale des Pays de la Loire on behalf of the Centre and Pays de la Loire Regional Councils.
addition to assistance from cycling tourism professionals available 7 days a week.
All rights to maps, texts and photos reserved. The information contained in this brochure may not engage the responsability of the CRT Centre and the Société publique régionale des Pays de la Loire or the organisations that disseminate it.
Discover a range of holiday ideas at www.loire-a-velo.fr
Photos Centre : P. Berthé / CMN ; Stéphanie Le Donne ; A. Brüggemann ; M. Berger, A. Clarysse, J. Damase, C. Lazi, E. Mangeat, C. Mouton, J. Puyo, X. Renauld, P. Bousseaud, L. de Serres / CRT Centre. Pays de la Loire : G.Arnaud, B.Schoch, Ph.Caharel, J.P.Klein, J.M.Mouchet / SEM Régionale des Pays de la Loire ; Nautilus-Nantes ; S.Laval, B.Warion / Région Pays de la Loire ; D.Darrault ; D.Macel / Ville de St-Nazaire ; S. Bonniol / Visuelles. Cover : Canal de la Martinière, Le Pellerin, J.D. Billaud / Nautilus.
Bouchemaine
Paimbœuf
Graphic design: Féminin - Print: Imprimerie des Hauts de Vilaine - Translation: Hancock Hutton Langues Services Printed with plant-based ink on paper from sustainably managed forests.
La Loire à Vélo
800km of cycling routes in the heart of an exceptional environment
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La Loire à Vélo
Centre
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Estuaire is an artistic adventure in 3 instalments, whose epilogue is planned for 2012. Approximately thirty artists creates works of art presented at various sites in Nantes, Saint-Nazaire and along 60 kilometres of the banks of the Loire estuary: prepare yourself for an astonishing adventure.
ROSCOFF
châteaux and other remarkable sites, as well as Montsoreau
1
From Cuffy in Cher to Saint-Brevin-les-Pins
May enne
Angers
is laid out section by section. 800 kilometres of routes soon to be available.
The "Loire à Vélo" route is a unique experience offering discovery and emotion!
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Comité Régional du Tourisme du Centre 37 avenue de Paris – F - 45000 Orléans 02 38 79 95 28 - www.visaloire.com
CDT Anjou 02 41 23 51 51 www.anjou-tourisme.com
CDT Loir-et-Cher 02 54 57 00 41 www.coeur-val-de-loire.com
Ancenis 02 40 83 07 44 www.pays-ancenis.com
Azay-le-Rideau 02 47 45 44 40 www.ot-paysazaylerideau.com
Langeais Castelvalerie 02 47 96 58 22 www.tourisme-langeais.com
Saint-Brevin-les-Pins 02 40 27 24 32 www.mairie-saint-brevin.fr
Société publique régionale des Pays de la Loire Info Tourisme 1 place de la Galarne – BP 80221 - F - 44202 Nantes cedex 2 02 40 89 89 89 - www.enpaysdelaloire.com
CDT Cher 02 48 48 00 10 www.berryprovince.com
Loire-Atlantique Tourisme 08 10 04 40 01 www.ohlaloireatlantique.com
Angers 02 41 23 50 00 www.angersloiretourisme.com
Blois – Pays de Chambord 02 54 90 41 41 www.bloispaysdechambord.com
Nantes 08 92 46 40 44 www.nantes-tourisme.com
Saint-Nazaire 02 40 22 40 65 www.saint-nazaire-tourisme.com
CDT Loiret 02 38 78 04 04 www.tourismeloiret.com
CDT Touraine 02 47 31 47 48 www.tourism-touraine.com
Amboise 02 47 57 09 28 www.amboise-valdeloire.com
Chinon 02 47 93 17 85 www.chinon.com
Orléans 02 38 24 05 05 www.tourisme-orleans.com
Sancerre 02 48 54 08 21 www.ville-sancerre.fr
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Come and enter the secret and fascinating world of the cavemen during a bike ride in the Saumur region. On the "Loire à Vélo" itinerary, a passage through the cave dwellings has been specially created. If you have time available, why not stop off and explore the area which now boasts a multitude of wine cellars, mushroom farms, restaurants and accommodation…
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Itinerary The Loire Valley displays all aspects of the good life. Its internationally renowned vineyards offer high-quality vintage wines and a wide range of AOC (protected designation of origin) wines. Learn how to enjoy them, in moderation of course.
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Savigny-en-Véron
More than just an itinerary, "La Loire à Vélo" offers accommodation and services designed for cycle tourists. These establishments with "La Loire à Vélo" accreditation are located close to the cycling route and are recommended: Nantes - Trentemoult Accommodation (hotels, campsites, gîtes...) adapted to cycle tourism and offering a special welcome
Chambord
St-Brevin-les-Pins
Blois
2011 www.loire-a-velo.fr
Plan your adventures with
Saumur
topo-guides and maps
Troglodytes
Two “topo-guides” in French devoted to the "Loire à Vélo" trail present the route in detail from Nevers to the Atlantic ocean, and also offer variants. The guidebooks contain information about services and facilities adapted for cyclists in addition to practical and tourist information for effectively planning your bike ride or cycling holiday.
www.loire-a-velo.fr everything for planning your holidays
to cyclists (breakfasts designed for cycling effort, locked premises for bikes, equipment for repairs...).
All practical information can be viewed and downloaded at www.loire-a-velo.fr
To allow you to travel light, many of them offer baggage transfer to your next stop.
> contact details for accommodation and bike hire and repair outlets
Bike hire and repair which undertake to provide suitable equipment
“La Loire à Vélo de Nevers à l'Atlantique” published by Éditions Chamina
and services (high-quality bikes, breakdown & repair
Le Clos Lucé
Tourist offices and to recommend "La Loire à Vélo" accredited
(châteaux, museums, leisure centres...) that have been adapted for cycle tourists (locked bike parks,
TGV RAILWAY STATIONS
drinking water point, documentation...).
Tours, Saumur, Angers, Nantes, St-Nazaire
for travelling in total freedom along the banks of the Loire
> ideas for visits and exploring the area … and much more!
* Available in bookshops and tourist offices.
How do I get to the route?
Packages
> downloadable routes for planning your overnight stays
“EuroVelo 6 de l’Atlantique au Rhin à Vélo”* published by Kartographie Huber
to help and advise you on the itinerary
Places to visit
> news and not-to-be-missed events
Six maps of the French part of EuroVelo 6 are available, including 4 of the "Loire à Vélo" route, which are easyto-use and are offered individually or as a set.
service, bike transport...).
establishments.
> packages
The complete "Loire à Vélo" Trail from Nevers to the Atlantic published by Éditions Ouest France
INTERLOIRE AND TER TRAIN SERVICES TER trains are accessible to bikes (subject to availability), connecting Orléans to Nantes several times a day and serving numerous train stations along the way.
Sancerre
All timetables and information available at www.voyages-sncf.com
Chenonceau
AIRPORTS If you want to pedal light and have everything organised for you, why not be tempted by
Tours, Angers, Nantes
one of our package deals: accommodation, luggage transfer, bike hire, maps and routes in
Document published in February 2011 by the CRT Centre and the Société publique régionale des Pays de la Loire on behalf of the Centre and Pays de la Loire Regional Councils.
addition to assistance from cycling tourism professionals available 7 days a week.
All rights to maps, texts and photos reserved. The information contained in this brochure may not engage the responsability of the CRT Centre and the Société publique régionale des Pays de la Loire or the organisations that disseminate it.
Discover a range of holiday ideas at www.loire-a-velo.fr
Photos Centre : P. Berthé / CMN ; Stéphanie Le Donne ; A. Brüggemann ; M. Berger, A. Clarysse, J. Damase, C. Lazi, E. Mangeat, C. Mouton, J. Puyo, X. Renauld, P. Bousseaud, L. de Serres / CRT Centre. Pays de la Loire : G.Arnaud, B.Schoch, Ph.Caharel, J.P.Klein, J.M.Mouchet / SEM Régionale des Pays de la Loire ; Nautilus-Nantes ; S.Laval, B.Warion / Région Pays de la Loire ; D.Darrault ; D.Macel / Ville de St-Nazaire ; S. Bonniol / Visuelles. Cover : Canal de la Martinière, Le Pellerin, J.D. Billaud / Nautilus.
Bouchemaine
Paimbœuf
Graphic design: Féminin - Print: Imprimerie des Hauts de Vilaine - Translation: Hancock Hutton Langues Services Printed with plant-based ink on paper from sustainably managed forests.
La Loire à Vélo
800km of cycling routes in the heart of an exceptional environment
Loire-à-vélo-GB-2011_Mise en page 1 25/02/11 10:21 Page1
Savigny-en-Véron
More than just an itinerary, "La Loire à Vélo" offers accommodation and services designed for cycle tourists. These establishments with "La Loire à Vélo" accreditation are located close to the cycling route and are recommended: Nantes - Trentemoult Accommodation (hotels, campsites, gîtes...) adapted to cycle tourism and offering a special welcome
Chambord
St-Brevin-les-Pins
Blois
2011 www.loire-a-velo.fr
Plan your adventures with
Saumur
topo-guides and maps
Troglodytes
Two “topo-guides” in French devoted to the "Loire à Vélo" trail present the route in detail from Nevers to the Atlantic ocean, and also offer variants. The guidebooks contain information about services and facilities adapted for cyclists in addition to practical and tourist information for effectively planning your bike ride or cycling holiday.
www.loire-a-velo.fr everything for planning your holidays
to cyclists (breakfasts designed for cycling effort, locked premises for bikes, equipment for repairs...).
All practical information can be viewed and downloaded at www.loire-a-velo.fr
To allow you to travel light, many of them offer baggage transfer to your next stop.
> contact details for accommodation and bike hire and repair outlets
Bike hire and repair which undertake to provide suitable equipment
“La Loire à Vélo de Nevers à l'Atlantique” published by Éditions Chamina
and services (high-quality bikes, breakdown & repair
Le Clos Lucé
Tourist offices and to recommend "La Loire à Vélo" accredited
(châteaux, museums, leisure centres...) that have been adapted for cycle tourists (locked bike parks,
TGV RAILWAY STATIONS
drinking water point, documentation...).
Tours, Saumur, Angers, Nantes, St-Nazaire
for travelling in total freedom along the banks of the Loire
> ideas for visits and exploring the area … and much more!
* Available in bookshops and tourist offices.
How do I get to the route?
Packages
> downloadable routes for planning your overnight stays
“EuroVelo 6 de l’Atlantique au Rhin à Vélo”* published by Kartographie Huber
to help and advise you on the itinerary
Places to visit
> news and not-to-be-missed events
Six maps of the French part of EuroVelo 6 are available, including 4 of the "Loire à Vélo" route, which are easyto-use and are offered individually or as a set.
service, bike transport...).
establishments.
> packages
The complete "Loire à Vélo" Trail from Nevers to the Atlantic published by Éditions Ouest France
INTERLOIRE AND TER TRAIN SERVICES TER trains are accessible to bikes (subject to availability), connecting Orléans to Nantes several times a day and serving numerous train stations along the way.
Sancerre
All timetables and information available at www.voyages-sncf.com
Chenonceau
AIRPORTS If you want to pedal light and have everything organised for you, why not be tempted by
Tours, Angers, Nantes
one of our package deals: accommodation, luggage transfer, bike hire, maps and routes in
Document published in February 2011 by the CRT Centre and the Société publique régionale des Pays de la Loire on behalf of the Centre and Pays de la Loire Regional Councils.
addition to assistance from cycling tourism professionals available 7 days a week.
All rights to maps, texts and photos reserved. The information contained in this brochure may not engage the responsability of the CRT Centre and the Société publique régionale des Pays de la Loire or the organisations that disseminate it.
Discover a range of holiday ideas at www.loire-a-velo.fr
Photos Centre : P. Berthé / CMN ; Stéphanie Le Donne ; A. Brüggemann ; M. Berger, A. Clarysse, J. Damase, C. Lazi, E. Mangeat, C. Mouton, J. Puyo, X. Renauld, P. Bousseaud, L. de Serres / CRT Centre. Pays de la Loire : G.Arnaud, B.Schoch, Ph.Caharel, J.P.Klein, J.M.Mouchet / SEM Régionale des Pays de la Loire ; Nautilus-Nantes ; S.Laval, B.Warion / Région Pays de la Loire ; D.Darrault ; D.Macel / Ville de St-Nazaire ; S. Bonniol / Visuelles. Cover : Canal de la Martinière, Le Pellerin, J.D. Billaud / Nautilus.
Bouchemaine
Paimbœuf
Graphic design: Féminin - Print: Imprimerie des Hauts de Vilaine - Translation: Hancock Hutton Langues Services Printed with plant-based ink on paper from sustainably managed forests.
La Loire à Vélo
800km of cycling routes in the heart of an exceptional environment
Loire-à-vélo-GB-2011_Mise en page 1 25/02/11 10:21 Page2
La Loire à Vélo
Centre
e oir r-L
Estuaire is an artistic adventure in 3 instalments, whose epilogue is planned for 2012. Approximately thirty artists creates works of art presented at various sites in Nantes, Saint-Nazaire and along 60 kilometres of the banks of the Loire estuary: prepare yourself for an astonishing adventure.
ROSCOFF
châteaux and other remarkable sites, as well as Montsoreau
1
From Cuffy in Cher to Saint-Brevin-les-Pins
May enne
Angers
is laid out section by section. 800 kilometres of routes soon to be available.
The "Loire à Vélo" route is a unique experience offering discovery and emotion!
gional Parc Naturel Régio de Brière
St-Nazaire
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de
ran
é Gu
La
-s
La
Lo i
re
Le
c isi Cro
ins
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inev Br
THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
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This is the point where the Loire joins the Atlantic Ocean; the opportunity to follow the route Southwards or Northwards along the specially created tracks and to discover coves, long sandy beaches and famous coastal resorts.
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The "Loire à Vélo" trail forms part of the EuroVelo 6 route, which enables cyclists to travel from the Atlantic seaboard to the Black Sea, following the courses of rivers (Loire, Rhine, Danube) across 10 countries over 3,650 kilometres.
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Travel through Châteaux Country by bike! 300 kilometres of possible bike rides and 12 themed circuits between the Loire and Sologne areas, surrounded by forests and vineyards, to be discovered around Chambord, Blois and Cheverny and online at www.chateauxavelo.com
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Comité Régional du Tourisme du Centre 37 avenue de Paris – F - 45000 Orléans 02 38 79 95 28 - www.visaloire.com
CDT Anjou 02 41 23 51 51 www.anjou-tourisme.com
CDT Loir-et-Cher 02 54 57 00 41 www.coeur-val-de-loire.com
Ancenis 02 40 83 07 44 www.pays-ancenis.com
Azay-le-Rideau 02 47 45 44 40 www.ot-paysazaylerideau.com
Langeais Castelvalerie 02 47 96 58 22 www.tourisme-langeais.com
Saint-Brevin-les-Pins 02 40 27 24 32 www.mairie-saint-brevin.fr
Société publique régionale des Pays de la Loire Info Tourisme 1 place de la Galarne – BP 80221 - F - 44202 Nantes cedex 2 02 40 89 89 89 - www.enpaysdelaloire.com
CDT Cher 02 48 48 00 10 www.berryprovince.com
Loire-Atlantique Tourisme 08 10 04 40 01 www.ohlaloireatlantique.com
Angers 02 41 23 50 00 www.angersloiretourisme.com
Blois – Pays de Chambord 02 54 90 41 41 www.bloispaysdechambord.com
Nantes 08 92 46 40 44 www.nantes-tourisme.com
Saint-Nazaire 02 40 22 40 65 www.saint-nazaire-tourisme.com
CDT Loiret 02 38 78 04 04 www.tourismeloiret.com
CDT Touraine 02 47 31 47 48 www.tourism-touraine.com
Amboise 02 47 57 09 28 www.amboise-valdeloire.com
Chinon 02 47 93 17 85 www.chinon.com
Orléans 02 38 24 05 05 www.tourisme-orleans.com
Sancerre 02 48 54 08 21 www.ville-sancerre.fr
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Come and enter the secret and fascinating world of the cavemen during a bike ride in the Saumur region. On the "Loire à Vélo" itinerary, a passage through the cave dwellings has been specially created. If you have time available, why not stop off and explore the area which now boasts a multitude of wine cellars, mushroom farms, restaurants and accommodation…
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Since November 2000, from Sully-sur-Loire (Loiret) to Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire), the Loire Valley has been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO for its cultural landscapes. It is the largest area in France to be listed as such, stretching out over a length of 280 kilometres and representing a surface area of 800 km2. In addition to the Loire and its banks and hillsides, the defined area incorporates the historical heart of major towns and includes key areas which form an integral part of the Loire landscape.
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The "Loire à Vélo" trail passes through the Pays de la Loire and Loire Valley regions as well as the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Nature Park. Take the time to discover a rich and diverse heritage by bike alongside the majestic river and recharge your batteries in the heart of an exceptional thriving cultural landscape.
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Itinerary The Loire Valley displays all aspects of the good life. Its internationally renowned vineyards offer high-quality vintage wines and a wide range of AOC (protected designation of origin) wines. Learn how to enjoy them, in moderation of course.
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More than just an itinerary, "La Loire à Vélo" offers accommodation and services designed for cycle tourists. These establishments with "La Loire à Vélo" accreditation are located close to the cycling route and are recommended: Nantes - Trentemoult Accommodation (hotels, campsites, gîtes...) adapted to cycle tourism and offering a special welcome
Chambord
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Plan your adventures with
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topo-guides and maps
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Two “topo-guides” in French devoted to the "Loire à Vélo" trail present the route in detail from Nevers to the Atlantic ocean, and also offer variants. The guidebooks contain information about services and facilities adapted for cyclists in addition to practical and tourist information for effectively planning your bike ride or cycling holiday.
www.loire-a-velo.fr everything for planning your holidays
to cyclists (breakfasts designed for cycling effort, locked premises for bikes, equipment for repairs...).
All practical information can be viewed and downloaded at www.loire-a-velo.fr
To allow you to travel light, many of them offer baggage transfer to your next stop.
> contact details for accommodation and bike hire and repair outlets
Bike hire and repair which undertake to provide suitable equipment
“La Loire à Vélo de Nevers à l'Atlantique” published by Éditions Chamina
and services (high-quality bikes, breakdown & repair
Le Clos Lucé
Tourist offices and to recommend "La Loire à Vélo" accredited
(châteaux, museums, leisure centres...) that have been adapted for cycle tourists (locked bike parks,
TGV RAILWAY STATIONS
drinking water point, documentation...).
Tours, Saumur, Angers, Nantes, St-Nazaire
for travelling in total freedom along the banks of the Loire
> ideas for visits and exploring the area … and much more!
* Available in bookshops and tourist offices.
How do I get to the route?
Packages
> downloadable routes for planning your overnight stays
“EuroVelo 6 de l’Atlantique au Rhin à Vélo”* published by Kartographie Huber
to help and advise you on the itinerary
Places to visit
> news and not-to-be-missed events
Six maps of the French part of EuroVelo 6 are available, including 4 of the "Loire à Vélo" route, which are easyto-use and are offered individually or as a set.
service, bike transport...).
establishments.
> packages
The complete "Loire à Vélo" Trail from Nevers to the Atlantic published by Éditions Ouest France
INTERLOIRE AND TER TRAIN SERVICES TER trains are accessible to bikes (subject to availability), connecting Orléans to Nantes several times a day and serving numerous train stations along the way.
Sancerre
All timetables and information available at www.voyages-sncf.com
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AIRPORTS If you want to pedal light and have everything organised for you, why not be tempted by
Tours, Angers, Nantes
one of our package deals: accommodation, luggage transfer, bike hire, maps and routes in
Document published in February 2011 by the CRT Centre and the Société publique régionale des Pays de la Loire on behalf of the Centre and Pays de la Loire Regional Councils.
addition to assistance from cycling tourism professionals available 7 days a week.
All rights to maps, texts and photos reserved. The information contained in this brochure may not engage the responsability of the CRT Centre and the Société publique régionale des Pays de la Loire or the organisations that disseminate it.
Discover a range of holiday ideas at www.loire-a-velo.fr
Photos Centre : P. Berthé / CMN ; Stéphanie Le Donne ; A. Brüggemann ; M. Berger, A. Clarysse, J. Damase, C. Lazi, E. Mangeat, C. Mouton, J. Puyo, X. Renauld, P. Bousseaud, L. de Serres / CRT Centre. Pays de la Loire : G.Arnaud, B.Schoch, Ph.Caharel, J.P.Klein, J.M.Mouchet / SEM Régionale des Pays de la Loire ; Nautilus-Nantes ; S.Laval, B.Warion / Région Pays de la Loire ; D.Darrault ; D.Macel / Ville de St-Nazaire ; S. Bonniol / Visuelles. Cover : Canal de la Martinière, Le Pellerin, J.D. Billaud / Nautilus.
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La Loire à Vélo
800km of cycling routes in the heart of an exceptional environment