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Cycling in Pays de la Loire
Pays de la Loire offers an 82 km road route from La Tranche-sur-Mer with gentle gradients and diverse road surfaces.
Pays de la Loire features one main cycling route starting from La Tranche-sur-Mer. The route forms a loop covering 82 km, leading to Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais and back, with 200 m of climbing over the distance. The area provides a mix of road types, predominantly minor and main roads, along with some cycle paths and quiet streets.
Climbing is moderate with no sections exceeding 5% gradient and the steepest 500 m averaging 2.2%. The terrain is largely flat, with 92% of the route flat and 4% climbing. Roads are mostly paved, and cycling is possible year-round with the best months from June to October when temperatures reach 22-24°C.
What the riding is like
The riding terrain in Pays de la Loire is predominantly flat with gentle rolling sections, reflected in the modest 200 m climbing over 82 km and no steep gradients above 5%. The single route is moderately long at 82 km, suited to road cycling. The road mix includes 46% minor roads, 28% main roads without cycle lanes on 22.3 km, and 11% cycle paths. Surface type is mainly paved at 89%, with 9% unpaved. The largest climb is mild, with the steepest 500 m segment averaging a 2.2% gradient.
Cycling infrastructure
Across the routes, there are 10.2 km of cycle paths, 46 km of minor roads, and 22.3 km of main roads without cycle lanes, including 3.3 km with speed limits of 80 km/h or more.
Best time to ride
The best months to cycle are June to October, with daily high temperatures ranging from 22°C to 24°C, providing favourable weather conditions.
Riding in Pays de la Loire in numbers
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When to ride Pays de la Loire
Best months: Jun to Oct.
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