Paimboeuf an der Loire-Mündung Photo: A. Lamoureux
Château de Saumur Photo: S. Gaudard
Abtei Saint-Florent-le-Vieil Photo: A. Lamoureux
Blick auf Montsoreau Photo: M. Chaigneau
Das Schloss der Herzöge der Bretagne Photo: A. Beaumont
Der Loire-Radweg bei St-Florent-le-Vieil Photo: A. Lamoureux

Pays de la Loire

If you are planning an active holiday, you have to consider Pays de la Loire. Are you looking for travel tips? Our unique travel guide allows you to comfortably plan your ideal jaunt. Gather info on the best adventures throughout the region, all events you should not miss, the most impressive sights as well as huts and hotels. The following are a few of the highlights that are awaiting you in Pays de la Loire:

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Bike Riding · Maine-et-Loire

Connection Vélo Loire Aubance (Brissac – Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne)

Top easy

23 km

2:00 h

186 m

229 m

The connection Vélo Loire Aubance connects Brissac-Quincé to La Loire à Vélo in Saint Mathurin sur Loire or Ponts de Cé.

from Thierry FRAISSE, Outdooractive Editors

Road Cycling

Eurovelo 6 : Atlantic – Black Sea

Top moderate closed

4,256.1 km

219:52 h

7,048 m

6,986 m

EuroVelo 6 – Atlantic–Black Sea is one of the most popular EuroVelo routes, and it’s little wonder why. Coasts, rivers, castles, top-class ...

from Thierry FRAISSE, Outdooractive Editors

Bike Riding · Normandie

The Veloscenic : Carrouges - Bagnoles-de-l'Orne

Top moderate Stage 19

23.4 km

1:30 h

42 m

200 m

Have a well-being break at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne.

from La Véloscénie, La Véloscénie

Hiking Route · Lorraine

Bol d'air sur le Hohneck et ses alentours

difficult

23.7 km

8:36 h

1,219 m

Randonnée de deux jours avec bivouac au bord d'un lac dans les hautes Vosges

from Yves Marin, Community

Hiking Route · Saint-Léonard-des-Bois

Circuit des Alpes Mancelles Saint-Leonard-des-bois

easy

6.2 km

1:54 h

204 m

197 m

Parcours très agréable et diversifié, de très beaux paysages. Stimulant pour les enfants car possibilité de voir des animaux dans le parc animalier ...

from Jean-Luc Echivard, Community

Hiking Route

La pointe du Castelli

moderate

9.4 km

2:18 h

19 m

Résume de l'application CIRKWICe parcours de 10 km, à faire à pied, débute de la Place Saint-Michel, à proximité de l'Office de Tourisme.

from Jean-Pierre JPRB59, Community

Castle · Maine-et-Loire

Angers Castle

Maine-et-Loire

A medieval castle in the middle of Angers and overlooking the river Maine. With its 17 impressive ...

open

from Anne Hickman, Outdooractive Editors

Bike Riding

Beaumont-sur-Sarthe & Fresnay-sur-Sarthe & back

easy

39.3 km

2:49 h

142 m

143 m

An easy route through the attractive countryside around two Sarthe villages. Some nice historic viewpoints along the route, including a Benedictine ...

from Erik Bijster, Community

Highlights

Connection Vélo Loire Aubance (Brissac – Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne)

Eurovelo 6 : Atlantic – Black Sea

The Veloscenic : Carrouges - Bagnoles-de-l'Orne

Bol d'air sur le Hohneck et ses alentours

Circuit des Alpes Mancelles Saint-Leonard-des-bois

La pointe du Castelli

Angers Castle

Beaumont-sur-Sarthe & Fresnay-sur-Sarthe & back

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Photo: A. Lamoureux

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