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The best cycling routes in Loire

4.5

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21,346

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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 reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

4.9

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204

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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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4.5

(29)

186

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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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4.8

(13)

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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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4.6

(11)

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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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4.6

(8)

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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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4.4

(8)

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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

(8)

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7. Charlieu and Brionnais by the Véloire - Loop

24.8km

01:29

180m

170m

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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4.7

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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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4.7

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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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