Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 31, 2025

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After 43.7 km for 463 m

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7.18 km

Ancenis Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The Ancenis bridge, also called the Bretagne-Anjou bridge because it links the Loire-Atlantique to Maine-et-Loire by crossing the Loire.

It is an impressive 412-meter suspension bridge that is part of the "Loire à Vélo" cycle route.

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12.2 km

La Rabotière

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Very nice place for bike rides on the banks of the Loire

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13.2 km

Banks of the Loire

Highlight • River

The banks of the Loire are always a good place to accelerate on the flat while enjoying beautiful scenery. Here, a small road allows you to pedal away from traffic.

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20.1 km

Our Lady of Marillais

Highlight • Historical Site

A place of pilgrimage since the apparition of the Virgin to Saint Maurille, the old chapel has been replaced by a sanctuary of majestic proportions built between 1890 and 1913. …

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22.4 km

Varades bridge

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Built in 1954, it belongs to the family of suspension bridges and is 309 meters long with a main span of 178 meters.
It is a good observatory to assess …

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23.0 km

Cale de la Meilleraie

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You can stop for a few minutes on the quays of this charming fishing village and enjoy a remarkable view of the Loire, the Varades bridge and Saint-Florent-le-Vieil on the opposite bank.

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41.2 km

Saint-Pierre Church of Ancenis

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The Saint-Pierre d'Ancenis church is in the Gothic style. The bell tower is the main entrance, the base is Gallo-Roman and supports a narthex with 15th century buttresses. The "clock tower" dates from the 19th century.

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41.6 km

Château d'Ancenis

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Beautiful small fortified castle, unfortunately wedged between the two main roads of the city and therefore not highlighted too much.

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50.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

7.21 km

6.51 km

3.04 km

483 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.2 km

9.62 km

483 m

282 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 12 March

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4°C

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Saint-Pierre Church of Ancenis

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