This first stage is one of the longest, with 56 kilometers separating the coast at Ouistreham from Clécy, where you will find hotels, campsites and restaurants. Nothing insurmountable however, because the drop is low with 260 meters of ascent.



The day's stage is punctuated with attractions and curiosities… read more

This second stage extends over almost 60 kilometers, with a rather steep drop, even if it is far from a mountain route: 600 meters of inclination await you, including a slightly steep climb from the second kilometer. Fortunately, the second half of the Tour is downhill, apart from a last climb at the… read more

This third stage takes you from Domfront to Saint-Baudelle in 55 kilometers, with 280 meters of elevation gain. A journey on paths and small roads, within everyone's reach.



From the start, take the time to visit Domfront, a medieval village very rich in history. This small city of character, of which… read more

This stage is slightly longer than the others with about 66 kilometers, for almost 400 meters of climb. It is necessary to connect Mayenne to Château-Gontier.



This Tour runs along the Mayenne from start to finish, but the route is not monotonous. You alternate between gravel towpath and very smooth cycle… read more

Around 46 kilometers are to be covered between Château-Gontier and Angers, the town at the end of the stage. It involves following the Mayenne to its mouth in Maine, north of Angers.



From the start of the Tour, do not hesitate to visit Château-Gontier, which you will cross along the Mayenne from north… read more

This Tour of approximately 57 kilometers is a little shorter than the average for this Collection in order to give you plenty of time to explore Angers, which the route crosses from the first kilometres. I have not included the recommended detours to visit the cathedral of Angers, its castle and its… read more

This stage of about fifty kilometers runs along the Loire to Saumur, before deviating towards the south-west, towards La Rochelle. As far as Saumur, it is possible to follow the route of the Vélo Francette or the Loire by bike, which runs along the river. This is the option I have chosen, but you can… read more

This stage of around 55 kilometers includes nearly 450 meters of elevation gain, a little more than the average for the Tours in this Collection, but nothing insurmountable, because the elevation is divided into several climbs throughout the route. .



The Vélo Francette joins the Thouet river from the… read more

About 58 kilometers separate the Lac du Cébron from Champdenier, for more than 450 meters of elevation. Fortunately, the climbs are all gradual: they are more like false flats than real hills to climb.



I suggest a first break from the fifth kilometer, in the picturesque village of Gourgé. Although this… read more

This 60 kilometer stage is relatively flat, with less than 250 meters of climbing. A third of the journey takes place on paths, but it remains passable, except perhaps with a road bike equipped with a section of very thin tires.



From the tenth kilometer, I recommend a break rich in history, at the ruins… read more

This last stage extends over 56 kilometers and includes less than 100 meters of elevation gain, as it crosses the Marais Poitevin to the ocean.



From the start, take the time to visit Damvix, a small tourist village in the heart of the Marais Poitevin. The first kilometers of the route run along the S… read more