About Val de Loire
Envie de découvrir l’exceptionnel simplement et à portée de roues ? Venez vivre une parenthèse hors du temps, où la découverte culturelle et la nature sont au cœur de ce ressourcement. Le Val de Loire vous offre le parfait équilibre entre des lieux emblématiques, des paysages préservés, un art de vivre à la française, des savoir-faire traditionnels et une multitude d’activités à découvrir à votre rythme. Située à seulement une heure de Paris, le Val de Loire est réputé pour sa douceur de vivre et ses châteaux, témoins d'une Histoire aussi riche que passionnante. Cette destination, connue pour son patrimoine culturel exceptionnel est classée au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO.
Votre exploration passera par l’Eure-et-Loir, riche en paysages variés. Ne manquez pas la découverte du Berry, le cœur de la France, coin emblématique du Val de Loire. La Loire, grâce à son statut de fleuve royal, a vu naître plus de 400 châteaux, chacun avec sa propre histoire, son architecture unique, et ses jardins majestueux.
Avec plus de 5200 km d’itinéraires cyclables et 20 000 km de sentiers pédestres, le Val de Loire se présente comme une destination moderne et accessible aussi en train et en car, pour tous les amateurs de nature et de culture. La présence de plus de 950 professionnels labellisés "Accueil Vélo" garantit un accueil chaleureux et des services adaptés pour les cyclotouristes. Que vous soyez un voyageur solo, en couple ou en famille, chaque itinéraire est conçu pour répondre à vos attentes. Vous pouvez facilement organiser des séjours itinérants, en vous déplaçant de château en château, ou bien profiter de journées plus relaxantes à explorer des villages typiques.
Votre aventure dans le Val de Loire ne serait pas complète sans plonger dans les activités qui font la renommée de cette région. Que vous soyez passionné de gastronomie ou en quête d'activités en plein air, un large éventail d'options vous attend.
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Val de Loire planned a bike ride.
November 6, 2025
09:33
160km
16.7km/h
390m
310m
Val de Loire planned a road ride.
November 6, 2025
11:57
209km
17.5km/h
1,310m
1,230m
October 27, 2025
This route invites you to cycle from La Charité-sur-Loire train station to Éguzon-Chantôme station, closely following the historic paths of the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago). Despite the hilly terrain that characterizes the second half of the route, the entire itinerary remains very accessible
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Val de Loire planned a bike ride.
November 6, 2025
17:32
283km
16.2km/h
2,230m
1,860m
October 27, 2025
A romantic escape through verdant landscapes, the Cyclo Bohème invites you to explore picturesque villages in the footsteps of artists like Balzac, George Sand, Claudel, and Rodin. This accessible route becomes more hilly in its final quarter, starting from La Châtre.
You'll travel from castle to castle
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Val de Loire planned a bike ride.
November 6, 2025
19:16
332km
17.2km/h
1,030m
1,030m
October 27, 2025
As its name suggests, the Scandibérique is a link between the Scandinavian countries and the Iberian Peninsula. Accessible to families and beginners, this section, dedicated to the Centre-Val de Loire region, connects Montargis and Saint-Maure-de-Touraine, from one train station to the other.
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Val de Loire planned a bike ride.
November 6, 2025
23:44
409km
17.2km/h
930m
1,080m
October 27, 2025
The Loire à Vélo is a legendary cycling route, accessible to a wide range of people thanks to its infrastructure, the quality of its paths, and its generally downhill profile (if you cycle from east to west). Here, we suggest following the section that crosses the Loire Valley, between the train stations
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Val de Loire planned a bike ride.
November 6, 2025
19:47
337km
17.0km/h
1,490m
1,460m
October 27, 2025
The Saint-Jacques à Vélo (Saint James by Bike) route closely follows the historic paths of the Camino de Santiago. The route has a gently rolling profile, making it accessible to a wide range of cyclists. You'll cycle along quiet country roads and dedicated cycle paths.
This variant, which passes through
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Val de Loire planned a bike ride.
November 6, 2025
09:37
164km
17.0km/h
760m
870m
October 27, 2025
This accessible route allows you to follow almost half of the Loir Valley by bike. Here, you'll start in Illiers-Combray and end in Château-du-Loir. Both towns are served by train. Two sections with significant elevation changes await you between Ruillé-sur-Loir and Marçon.
Throughout your journey, you
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Val de Loire planned a bike ride.
November 6, 2025
06:45
115km
17.0km/h
600m
610m
October 27, 2025
In this section of the Véloscénie cycle route, you'll depart from Épernon station and head towards Nogent-le-Rotrou. The route covers a distance of over 100 kilometers, which we recommend dividing into two or three enjoyable stages. Generally accessible, it does require some effort towards the end with
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Val de Loire planned a bike ride.
October 27, 2025
03:58
87.0km
21.9km/h
140m
170m
October 27, 2025
On this remarkable cycling route, you'll discover the history of the Loiret region along its waterways. The route alternates between the banks of the Loire River and its canals, including the Canal d'Orléans, whose construction began in 1676 to connect the Loire and the Seine.
Away from the main tourist
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Val de Loire planned a bike ride.
October 22, 2025
03:06
55.7km
17.9km/h
110m
160m
October 27, 2025
This route is a section of the Eure Valley by Bike itinerary. Here, you'll depart from Maintenon train station and head towards Bueil. Along the way, you'll follow the Eure River and cycle through the heart of its idyllic valley. The route alternates between peaceful greenways and equally tranquil country
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October 27, 2025
The new Cœur de France à Vélo cycle route is constantly expanding and is expected to be completed in 2027. In the meantime, some sections are already open, such as this idyllic stretch connecting Tours to Bourges. The route promises a safe and family-friendly journey, away from cars.
Along the Cher River
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