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Everyone is in the saddle! Ride a road bike, gravel bike or mountain bike, with or without electric assist, Sports Gear takes you five simple loops An impromptu getaway with family, couples or friends.
A chance to (re)discover in a different way some of the most beautiful places in France, from the Bay of Somme via Finistere to Occres in the Luberon, the castles of the Loire and the Île d’Oleron.
#1 Gravelot Circuit: between land and sea in the Bay of Somme
- distance : 37 km
- period : 4 hours
- leave : Located in the Ferme du Petit Tératu region of Lancheres
some people call it « baiecyclette ». In the far north of France, one of the most beautiful bays in the world provides an idyllic setting for bicycle tours, with its 77 kilometers of ski trails In the name of birds.
The Bay of Somme Tourist Office website lists at least 54 itineraries.
in, Gravolo Circuit Explore some of the emblematic natural attractions of the bay: the dunes of Brighton, the pebbly ridges, the lowlands of Cayo-sur-Mer and Habredout, which gives a good overview of the region’s character.
good plan : The route consisting of two loops (Road A and Road B) can be easily shortened in case of fatigue or bad weather.
#2 Tour of Fouenan: 100% Finistère Mountain Bike Tour
- distance : 33 km
- period : 3 hours and 15 minutes
- leave : Kashmir Back Beach
- Fuhenan Kerambigon
Fouesnant is bordered by three promontories and sites of remarkable diversity, forming Finistère’s first seaside resort.
Mountain bike loop number 15″ Fuenanta » Get to know this lively environment better while admiring the stunning scenery of southern Brittany.
this it’s easy to walk around Start in Mostlin Marsh and then head north through small villages to the coast.
The route then continues along the coast between the Penfoulic Dyke and Cap Croz to Pointe de Beg Meil before returning to the starting point.
This route also offers great views of the marshes and Glenan Islands.
#3 Between Blois and Chambord: A Royal Itinerary on the Loire
- distance : 36,5 km
- period :3 hours
- leave : Saint-de-la-Vieux-sur-Loire
this cycle cycle Between Blois and Chambord Cycle paths and quiet roads through the Loire Valley.
These discoveries follow each other to the rhythm of the pedal: stunning views of the Loire, the charming village of Sainte-sur-Loire, the former Noel railway viaduct, the unusual yams and asparagus of Montlivet and Saint-Claude Crop-Delay, before seeing the bell tower chambord.
The castle, surrounded by 32 kilometers of walls, is a beautiful end to the trip.
good to know : This route can be combined with the Châteaux à Vélo or La Loire à Vélo routes to extend the initial loop.
#4 Cycling Ochre: Cycling in the colorful Luberon
- distance : 68 km
- period : 5 a.m. to 8 a.m.
- leave : Parking at Apt Tourist Office
The Luberon is a tourist destination with a rich network of cycle paths, ideal for exploring the region at a slower pace, thus preserving its unique environment.
Among them, Cycle No. 13 ” biking ocher » Takes you through natural sights and small villages whose common denominator is the ocher at the origin of its colorful territory, unique in France.
The trail is well signposted and along little-used paths. Luberon Regional Nature Park Visit the largest ocher deposit on Earth.
Some of the most beautiful villages in the Luberon are included in the tour, especially Apt, Roussillon and Rusrel, which are not to be missed, as well as Saint-Martin-du-Castil Saint-Martin-du-Castillon and Caseneuve are lesser known but equally beautiful villages. good to know : Loop 13 of Ocres à vélo has an elevation gain of about 1,000 meters.
Although there is a bit of a climb, the route is still passable and various rest stops along the way offer regular opportunities for rest.
#5 Between salt marshes and oyster farming: the focus of Oleron Island
- distance : 48,5 km
- period : 4:15 am
- leave : 3 bis rue des champs, Dolus d’Oléron
Cycling is one of the best ways to explore natureoleron island. The latter is mostly flat and is actually home to a vast network of cycle paths that are developed year after year.
So far, 160 kilometers of ski trails wait Twenty-two accessible routes The whole family has made arrangements.
If you don’t know where to start, loop Saltmarsh and oyster farmingIts typical and varied landscape makes it a very good choice.
Starting from the Dolus d’Oléron, the route leads to the Château d’Oléron and then to Saint-Trojan-les-Bains via the salt marshes and the island’s iconic colorful oyster huts.
Along the way, be sure to stop and taste the famous Marenne Doleron Oysters !
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