The River Loire Cycle Route: From the Source in the Massif Central to the Atlantic Coast

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

Mike Wells is an author of both walking and cycling guides.