Cycling in the Vignoble Nantais means taking in the scenery at your own pace. The wheels turn, the hills soften and the vineyards roll by. In just a few kilometres, you can go from the banks of the Loire to the narrow streets of Clisson, from the marshes of Goulaine to the hillsides of Château-Thébaud.
There are cycle routes to suit all travel styles. Fancy a long, multi-stage itinerary? Follow the Loire à Vélo or the Vélidéale, the backbones of a gentle itinerary between vineyards and river.
Or would you prefer to get away from it all for a few hours? Le Vignoble à Vélo offers short, flexible and well-marked loops, departing from every station. The train drops you off, the bike takes you away. The rest is up to you.
The Loire à Vélo® routein the Vignoble Nantais
Thesouthern Loire route of the Loire à vélo ® is a 10-kilometre greenway reserved for pedestrians, cyclists and horses. From Nantes, the route runs along the Levée de la Divatte, offering beautiful views over the Loire and the market-garden valley. Let yourself be tempted by a gourmet stop-off in one of the gourmet or traditional restaurants along the Loire in Saint-Julien-de-Concelles or Divatte-sur-Loire.
The Loire by bike: itinerary in the Nantes vineyards
The Loire by bike: itinerary in the Nantes vineyardsAccommodation and restaurantsAccueil Vélo" labelalong the Loire à Vélo
Along the Loire à Vélo itinerary, the Vignoble Nantais region offers a range of Accueil Vélo-labelled addresses designed with cycle tourists in mind.
Bike stops on the Loire à vélo® routein the Vignoble Nantais
The Loire by bike between Angers and NantesOur ideas for walks
A map for cycling between Angers and Nantes. Practical and easy to use, it features top picks and tips for “discovery breaks” in the immediate vicinity of the signposted routes.
The map has been produced by the four Tourist Offices along the Loire between Angers and Nantes, who have joined forces to promote this shared route.
It was produced in collaboration with the Tourist Offices of Ôsez Mauges, Destination Anjou Vignoble et Villages, Pays d’Ancenis and Destination Vignoble Nantais.
The Vélidéale routein the Vignoble Nantais
La Vélidéale, a new cycle route through nature and culture, follows theroute ofitinerary 3 Clisson-Le Pallet and Le Pallet-Vertou. Clisson is one of the living towns and villages of character on the route. By exploring from Le Pallet, you can also connect to the five loops of the Vignoble à Vélo!
Whether you’re looking for the vibrant atmosphere of urban centres or the authenticity of rural landscapes, the Vélidéale offers a wide range of experiences. You’ll meet local craftspeople and producers. You’ll enjoy unique experiences. Your cycling trip becomes an unforgettable adventure, where every kilometre tells a story and every story brings you closer together.
Route of the vélidéale in the Vignoble Nantais: crossing the Pont de la Vallée in ClissonAccommodation, restaurants and servicesAccueil Vélo" labelalong the Velideale
On the Vélidéale, the Vignoble Nantais offers cyclists comfortable and authentic stops with the Accueil Vélo label.
Map of the complete Velidéale routeThe Vélidéale is a cycle tourism route covering more than 600 kilometres that was inaugurated in the summer of 2024. It starts at Lac de Vassivière in Creuse and ends at Saint-Nazaire in Loire-Atlantique. It is a journey through a wide variety of landscapes. It passes through numerous ecosystems. You’ll discover a real commitment to biodiversity and environmental education.
Itinerary of the Vélidéale in the Nantes vineyardsCycling the Vélidéale is a way of travelling that respects nature. By taking the time to enjoy the journey at a leisurely pace, you’re helping to preserve the environment.
Itinerary of the Vélidéale in the Nantes vineyardsThe Vélidéale is also deeply rooted in local culture and history. Linked to 10 other national cycle routes, it is a cultural route that invites you to discover local heritage and customs.Convenient access to TER trains makes it an accessible route for exploring regional attractions, historic sites and cultural festivals by bike.
Vélidale itinerary: a route for everyoneWith multiple entry and exit points along the route, the Vélidéale is suitable for cyclists of all levels and generations. It’s an ideal route for both short excursions and long-term expeditions.
Near NantesThe vineyards by bikeCycle routes through the vineyards and Vignoble Nantais
Local paths, back roads and well-marked signposts: the Vignoble à Vélo © is a bicycle route through vineyards, rivers and wine-growing villages. An area to explore at your own pace.
Here, cycling becomes a way of breathing, slowing down and savouring. Le Vignoble à Vélo © is a network of five interconnected cycle routes, totalling 100km of signposted paths. These routes, ranging from 9 to 32 km, are accessible to all, allowing you to explore the Loire-Atlantique wine-growing countryside without any hurry or constraint.
As you cycle along these loops, you’ll come across one panorama after another: discreet châteaux, wine estates open to the curious, small winegrowing villages, chapels, windmills, and always those lines of vines that guide your gaze all the way to the horizon.
Itinéraire du Vignoble à vélo © in the Nantes vineyardsVignoble à VéloTours departing from stations
Want to come by train? It’s possible! Three of the five Vignoble à Vélo © loops can be reached directly from Le Pallet TER station.
The Sèvre and Marais loop of the Vignoble à Vélo © is also connected to the Vélidéale itinerary. This network makes it possible to do some gentle cycling, in a line or in a loop, for half a day or more.
Vignoble à Vélo itinerary: Port de Montru on the Goulaine marshes.Each loop reveals a different face of the Vignoble Nantais. Here, marshes and floodplain meadows. There, sunny hillsides planted with Burgundy melon. Further on, groves, stone bridges, market-gardening villages and an old mill.
The Vignoble à Vélo cycle routes do not follow a logic of performance: they cultivate theart of strolling, attention to detail, the appeal of the byways.
Le Vignoble by bike: Itinerary from Le PalletAll the routes are signposted and mapped. The network is aimed at both weekend cyclists and two-wheeled travellers looking for a bucolic getaway near Nantes.
