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THE VELOIRE
Our accommodations are located in the heart of the village of Saint-Jean-Saint-Maurice-sur-Loire, a stone's throw from the cycle route: La Véloire. The Véloire route invites you to discover the upstream part of the last wild river in Europe by bike. Today, this route is developed from Montrond-les-Bains to Paray-le-Monial, while awaiting future developments going back up towards the source. La Véloire offers another face of the Loire, a real green and intimate escape where villages and castles follow one another over 140 km (shared paths and greenway). From the spa resort of Montrond-les-Bains, you follow the course of the river on small roads through the Loire countryside. The journey continues in a rural setting on the greenway of the quiet Roanne to Digoin canal. Paray-le-Monial and its famous basilica mark the end of the Véloire before considering, why not, a continuation along the Loire on the EuroVelo 6.
Leaning against the main axis that constitutes the Véloire, the territories have identified a network of local loops that crisscross small, little-used roads, rich from a tourist point of view and whose distances and levels allow everyone to find their favorite route. We invite you to discover the 13 cycle loops marked out in Roannais and Forez. To date, there are 360 km of cycle loops that we invite you to explore. Other routes are currently being marked out, they will eventually make it possible to offer a great cycle tourism offer throughout the department!
All the cycling offers in the Loire: https://www.loiretourisme.com/vos-envies/velo-dans-la-loire/
WELCOME
Upon your arrival, a specialty of the Roanne coast produced in the village will await you for a well-deserved rest. Once settled in or if necessary upon your arrival, we will be happy to come and welcome you and advise you on the rest of your journey.
In order to complete all our advice in terms of activities, heritage, vineyards, gastronomy and practical information (food shops etc.) present on our site, you will find within the accommodations in paper format tourist maps of Roanne, practical guides and maps of the cycle routes of the department.
The list of partners with the bicycle reception label is available on the following interactive map: map .
Rental and repair companies:
La Bicyclerie Roannaise au Coteau (15 minutes by car) - 06 50 75 17 82 - Location and opening hours
Terre de Bike in Renaison (15 minutes by car) - 06 70 33 37 89 - Location and opening hours
(Possibility of luggage transfer from Roanne station to accommodation directly with the rental companies)
Bus between the village and Roanne:
A school bus runs between the village and Roanne, the nearest stop is at Place du Chaumet ( Location of the square ) Bus timetables.
Traveling by train along the Véloire:
TER Roanne - Saint-Etienne line serves the stations of Le Coteau, St-Jodard, Balbigny, Feurs, Montrond-les-Bains
No train between Roanne and Paray-le-Monial, TER coach connections to Charlieu and Pouilly-sur-Charlieu stations
The TER Moulins - Mâcon line serves the Paray-le-Monial stations. Connection from Moulins and Mâcon to Paris (Intercité) and from Mâcon to Lyon by TER
Timetables and next departures from Roanne station: on this link
Connection with eurovelo6:
EuroVelo 6 in Paray-le-Monial (end of the Véloire) with the possibility of joining La Loire à Vélo in Nevers.
Possibility of late arrival and early departure:
Key management via key boxes allowing independent arrival and departure if necessary.
SERVICES
Transfer of luggage for tourists by bike to the next possible accommodation point: Radio Taxis Roannais - 04 77 70 30 30 or Taxi Dufourt - 06 09 37 17 65
Each accommodation has a washing machine and a clothes horse.
Delivery of rental bikes is possible and can be scheduled directly with the rental companies mentioned above.
EQUIPMENT
Secure, single-storey bicycle shelter.
Complete repair kit for minor damage (puncture material, standard key set, lubricant, foot pump).
Specific equipment (water jet, brush) for cleaning bicycles.
Electrical outlet for recharging electrical equipment (electric bike batteries, GPS, tablets, etc.).
CATERING SERVICES
For breakfast: coffee and tea available in the accommodations
Possibility of eating on site: Each accommodation has a fully equipped kitchen (refer to the practical information tab to find local food stores).
Two restaurants available in the village (see the gastronomy tab for more information) except Tuesday and Wednesday. The Serpentin pocket delicatessen provides the relay with the sale of a meal basket of basic necessities to cook, more information and reservations at: 06 03 85 21 90 (David).