Cycling in Loire is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Auvergne Rhône Alpes. So you can find your perfect Loire bike ride, we’ve …

Last updated: September 23, 2025

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1. Château Saint Victor et Tour de Chambles - Loop in the Regional Natural Reserve of the Loire Gorges

40.8km

02:48

760m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. R5 – one port to the next

29.6km

01:45

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Saint-Laurent-La-Conche and the Ponds of Feurs - Loop along the water

30.6km

01:49

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Castles of la Roche and Saint Maurice - Loop in the Loire Gorges

50.5km

03:25

800m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. The Viaduc de Chessieux and the Digue de Pinay - Loop at the gates of the Gorges de la Loire

18.5km

01:11

150m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. R1 – the Charluais to the Brionnais

24.8km

01:29

180m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.4

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7. Charlieu and Brionnais by the Véloire - Loop

24.8km

01:29

180m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Les Crêts et le Pays du Gier - Loop in the Pilat Regional Natural Park

42.3km

03:29

1,190m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Canal de Roanne à Digoin et Abbaye de la Bénisson-Dieu - Loop in the Lespinasse Forest

43.8km

02:41

380m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. R6 – water to tree

43.3km

02:39

370m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Loire

1. Château Saint Victor et Tour de Chambles - Loop in the Regional Natural Reserve of the Loire Gorges

2. R5 – one port to the next

3. Saint-Laurent-La-Conche and the Ponds of Feurs - Loop along the water

4. Castles of la Roche and Saint Maurice - Loop in the Loire Gorges

5. The Viaduc de Chessieux and the Digue de Pinay - Loop at the gates of the Gorges de la Loire

6. R1 – the Charluais to the Brionnais

7. Charlieu and Brionnais by the Véloire - Loop

8. Les Crêts et le Pays du Gier - Loop in the Pilat Regional Natural Park

9. Canal de Roanne à Digoin et Abbaye de la Bénisson-Dieu - Loop in the Lespinasse Forest

10. R6 – water to tree

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