St Luce-Ancenis

The campsite in Nantes is right by the banks of the Loire, and the cycling route pleasantly runs behind the campsite fence. We pedal upstream, and cross to the south bank of the Loire at Mauves. The route goes along quiet, asphalted field roads until just before Champtoceaux where we have to get onto the road. There is a one kilometer-long hill to Champtoceaux which can be tackled in first gear, but the view from the village to the river valley is worth the effort. Back to the northern bank of the river and Ancenis, where we turn back.

The return trip is made entirely along the northern bank of the river. The bike path stretches long distances between the railway and the narrow embankment by the river, but it is mostly in good condition, though sometimes it may be a narrow sandy path. The Loire flows at quite a shallow depth, and there are many sand islands. Is there any utility traffic at all?

A really warm and sunny day!