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Extent of the promotion of cycling routes that pass by your accommodations:

La Vélobuissonnière:

Starting from Alençon, head towards Saumur and the Loire Valley for 240 km off the beaten track on La Vélobuissonnière! An adventure in the heart of charming landscapes: valleys of the Alpes Mancelles, intimate rivers of the Sarthe or the Loir and small villages of character… Along the way, explore an unusual and historical heritage, from the half-timbered houses of the Plantagenet City of Le Mans to the esplanade of the castle of Saumur not forgetting Alençon and its lace, the apothecary of Baugé or the earthenware workshops of Malicorne.

La Vélobuissonnière in a few figures:

240 km route through the countryside on quiet country roads and greenways

2 regions (Normandy and Pays de la Loire) and 3 departments crossed (Orne, Sarthe, Anjou)

2 linked Regional Natural Parks (Normandy-Maine-et-Loire, Anjou-Touraine)

4 UNESCO designations: the Loire Valley, Alençon lace, traditional French horsemanship, the Normandy-Maine Geopark

11 remarkable towns and villages awarded the label

Learn all about La Vélobuissonnière: https://www.francevelotourisme.com/itineraire/la-velobuissonniere

Cycling in the Loir Valley:

The Loir Valley by Bike is a bucolic ride of more than 300 km crossing Eure-et-Loir, Loir-et-Cher, Sarthe and Anjou. From Illiers-Combray, the town dear to Marcel Proust's heart, follow the Loir River towards Angers and its Château des Ducs d'Anjou. Along the way, pass through the beautiful town of Vendôme, the vineyards of Jasnières and Coteaux-du-Loir, the only two AOC wines in the Sarthe department. A little further on, admire the Château du Lude, one of the last Loire Valley châteaux still inhabited and renowned for its remarkable gardens, or stop at the famous La Flèche Zoo.

Learn all about cycling in the Loir Valley: https://www.francevelotourisme.com/itineraire/la-vallee-du-loir-a-velo

Greenways and recreational cycling loops:

I think it would also be interesting to highlight the fact that La Flèche is located at the crossroads of 4 greenways towards Baugé-en-Anjou (castle, apothecary, Small Town of Character) at 21 km, Le Lude (castle, Small Town of Character) at 21 km, Durtal (castle) at 10 km and Malicorne-sur-Sarthe (art potteries…) at 15 km.

Here are some information sheets relating to these greenways:

https://www.sarthetourisme.com/itineraire/la-velobuissonniere-voie-verte-la-suze-sur-sarthe-la-fleche/

https://www.sarthetourisme.com/itineraire/la-vallee-du-loir-a-velo-voie-verte-le-lude-la-fleche/

https://www.sarthetourisme.com/itineraire/la-velobuissonniere-voie-verte-la-fleche-bauge-en-anjou/

https://www.sarthetourisme.com/itineraire/voie-verte-la-fleche-durtal/

There are also the cycling loops we were talking about this morning which allow you to go for rides starting from La Flèche:

Loop 1 (20 km):

https://www.vallee-du-loir.com/offres/boucle-n1-loir-et-vergers-la-fleche-fr-1431014/

Loop 2 (30 km):

https://www.vallee-du-loir.com/offres/boucle-n2-loir-et-chateaux-la-fleche-fr-1431015/

Loop 17 (49 km):

https://www.vallee-du-loir.com/offres/boucle-n17-zoo-et-chateau-la-fleche-fr-3044770/

Loop 18 (36 km):

https://www.vallee-du-loir.com/offres/boucle-n18-entre-pierres-et-marais-la-fleche-fr-3089186/

Promoting text for the Bike Welcome Center:

Accueil Vélo is a national brand that guarantees a welcome, services, and specific facilities adapted to the needs of cyclists. It helps reassure cyclists about the quality of the services available to them.

At La Girouardière, you will be able to:

- Park your bicycle securely in a sheltered location.

- Repair minor faults using the repair kit provided.

- Recharge your batteries,

-Enjoy a hearty and varied breakfast, ideal for a day of exertion.