Things to Do around Nantes

Nantes offers a diverse range of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 10,000 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.39 out of 5 stars from over 226,000 visitors.

Nantes is a starting point for major cycling routes like 'La Loire à vélo,' 'La Vélodyssée,' and 'La Vélidéale.' Local routes also traverse the Muscadet wine region and follow the Erdre River. For more information, consult the Cycling around Nantes guide.

Yes, Nantes offers diverse hiking trails, including paths along the Loire, Sèvre Nantaise, and Erdre rivers, as well as routes through vineyards and natural parks. Many parks within the city, such as Jardin des Plantes and Parc de Procé, provide accessible options for leisurely walks. The Hiking around Nantes guide provides further details.

Running trails are available along the Loire, Sèvre Nantaise, and Erdre rivers, and within urban green spaces like Parc de Procé and Parc de la Chézine. The Île de Nantes also features open-air spaces and paths suitable for jogging. More information can be found in the Running Trails around Nantes guide.

Nantes offers routes for mountain biking, with specific trails available for this sport. The region's diverse landscapes, including natural parks and riverbanks, provide varied terrain. Details on specific routes are available in the MTB Trails around Nantes guide.

Yes, Nantes provides a blend of easy, family-friendly routes and more challenging paths. Many parks within the city offer convenient options for quick jogs or walks, and some cycling routes are designed for various skill levels. The Easy hikes around Nantes guide highlights accessible options.

Outdoor routes in Nantes feature the Loire River and its tributaries like the Erdre and Sèvre Nantaise, as well as the Vignoble Nantais (vineyards). Further afield, the Brière Regional Natural Park offers marshes and canals, and the Guérande salt marshes are also notable. Urban parks like Jardin des Plantes and Jardin Extraordinaire provide botanical diversity.

Scenic views can be found along the Loire River, particularly from the Jardin Extraordinaire which offers panoramic views. The Vignoble Nantais provides picturesque vistas of vineyards, and the wild coast of Pornic, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) away, offers coastal views with cliffs and beaches.

There are more than 10,000 routes available on komoot for Nantes across various sports. These include over 2,100 touring cycling routes, more than 1,400 hiking routes, and over 2,800 jogging routes.

Komoot offers several guides for Nantes, including Cycling around Nantes, Hiking around Nantes, Running Trails around Nantes, and Road Cycling Routes around Nantes. Guides for mountain biking, easy hikes, and gravel biking are also available.

The official tourism website for Nantes is Le Voyage à Nantes, accessible at levoyageanantes.fr. This resource provides information on cultural and outdoor activities within the city and surrounding region.

The Nantes Metropole Tourist Office can be reached by phone. From abroad, the number is +33 (0)2 72 64 04 79. For calls within France, the national number is 0892 464 044.