Ancenis is a region in the Loire-Atlantique department of Pays de la Loire, France, characterized by its direct access to the Loire River and surrounding vineyards. The landscape features flat riverside paths, rolling hills, and wooded areas, providing diverse terrain for outdoor pursuits. This varied geography makes Ancenis suitable for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, jogging, road cycling, and more.
Ancenis offers a wide array of outdoor activities, with more than 1,000 routes available…
176
Routes
4.5
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Average rating
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People visited

4.8
(27)
153
hikers
5.68km
01:31
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(24)
148
hikers
10.6km
02:41
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(14)
58
hikers
13.9km
03:51
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(10)
48
hikers
12.3km
03:24
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.9
(9)
113
runners
10.6km
01:13
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(6)
381
runners
18.4km
02:10
370m
370m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

4.7
(7)
363
runners
25.5km
03:03
610m
610m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(2)
152
runners
12.0km
01:21
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(180)
1,143
riders
49.9km
02:56
90m
90m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(70)
516
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.7
(29)
162
riders
120km
07:08
270m
270m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(42)
226
riders
54.1km
03:08
130m
130m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.6
(23)
662
riders
49.0km
02:10
180m
180m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
(3)
52
riders
45.2km
02:28
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
(1)
39
riders
32.8km
01:28
240m
240m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
(1)
29
riders
40.7km
01:50
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.2
(24)
110
riders
77.0km
04:32
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.6
(16)
49
riders
25.5km
01:36
180m
180m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
(11)
43
riders
48.3km
03:41
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(1)
36
riders
118km
08:14
1,150m
1,150m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.5
(6)
35
riders
45.5km
02:12
110m
110m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(5)
26
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(10)
39
riders
61.6km
03:00
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
27
riders
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Ancenis offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features over 1,200 routes across these sports, with more than 24,000 visitors having explored its trails.
Ancenis provides numerous cycling options, including touring, road, mountain, and gravel biking routes. The region is known for its flat paths along the Loire River and routes through vineyard-covered rolling hills. Specific guides are available for Cycling around Ancenis and Road Cycling Routes around Ancenis.
Ancenis offers a range of hiking trails, from riverside paths to routes through vineyards and wooded areas. There are over 200 hiking routes available in the region. Hikers can find more information in the Hiking around Ancenis guide, which also includes Easy hikes around Ancenis.
Ancenis features over 400 jogging routes suitable for various levels. These trails often follow the Loire River or wind through natural landscapes. A dedicated guide for Running Trails around Ancenis is available.
Yes, the famous "Loire à Vélo" trail, a major cycling route, passes directly through Ancenis. This trail offers flat and picturesque routes along the Loire River, suitable for touring cyclists.
Routes in Ancenis often feature the Loire River, vineyards, and wooded areas. Notable highlights include bridges, historical sites, and viewpoints. The Lac de Vioreau, the largest body of water in Loire-Atlantique, is also a significant natural feature in the wider Pays d'Ancenis.
Ancenis offers mountain biking opportunities, with over 70 routes available. These trails provide varied terrain for mountain bikers. The MTB Trails around Ancenis guide provides more details.
Outdoor activities in Ancenis are popular on komoot, with over 24,000 visitors having explored routes in the region. The routes have an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars from nearly 2,800 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Ancenis, including Cycling around Ancenis, Hiking around Ancenis, Running Trails around Ancenis, Road Cycling Routes around Ancenis, MTB Trails around Ancenis, Easy hikes around Ancenis, and Gravel biking around Ancenis.
The official tourism website for the Pays d'Ancenis is pays-ancenis.com. For direct inquiries, the Espace Tourisme & Loisirs du Pays d'Ancenis can be reached at +33240830744.
Ancenis offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including easier options. The flat paths along the Loire River are generally accessible for beginners and families. The Easy hikes around Ancenis guide specifically highlights less challenging trails.
The terrain for cycling in Ancenis is varied, featuring flat sections along the Loire River and dedicated cycle paths. There are also rolling hills through vineyard landscapes, which provide gentle ascents and descents for road cycling. Wooded areas offer additional trail environments.

