Under the title of Castles of the Loire in Spanish is concealed the Loire à Vélo, the classic French portion of the Eurovelo 6. It is a well-prepared and marked route for traveling on two wheels, especially with the family. His reputation is not to be redone. From Nevers to the Atlantic Coast, you will cross Orléans, Tours, Angers, Nantes and Saint-Nazaire, for the most famous cities, and pass through the most varied landscapes and heritages.
The guide proposes to cover the 650 km of the journey in 13 stages, plus a variant to visit a selection of castles. The relief being little marked, you will not need a topographic profile, however the steep slopes are mentioned on the cartographic bases. Without straying too far from the official route, you are offered alternatives to explore the surroundings and discover a more natural Loire.
This guide includes:
- route comments (quality of the path, distances, water points, etc.),
- orientation of visits,
- practical information (address book for accommodation, catering, etc.),
- alternatives to conflict situations,
- tourist variants,
- and a 1/75 000 cartography worked and easy to read, the strong point of the guide.
An informed man is worth two: the guide is in Spanish. yes, but a simple and direct spanish.