Loire Valley Deluxe Self-guided Cycling Tour around Amboise

Arrival in Cheverny + Excursion to Sologne area | 35 km

Cross the rich and mysterious ‘Sologne’ with magnificent landscapes : beautiful forests sheltering game, ponds at every crossroad and small private châteaux hidden behind their vineyards or groves. Between ponds and heath lands, explore old typical Sologne villages. Do not miss a wine tasting in a local producer along your route: you are in the Cheverny appellation!

Excursion to Chambord | 50 km

On this bike excursion, ride the nice « Pays des Châteaux » cycling paths to Chateau of Villesavin before reaching the famous Chateau of Chambord, where a stop is essential to visit the most majestic château in the Loire Valley. In its Renaissance splendour, the Château de Chambord boasts no less than 440 rooms.

Excursion to Chateau de Chaumont-sur-Loire | 52 km

Passing by the countryside routes before reaching the Loire banks at Chaumont-sur-Loire where you can visit the Château overlooking the Loire. The ‘garden festival’ where you will be able to admire different interpretations of artistic garden composition based on a common theme takes place every year in its majestic park.

Excursion to Blois | 47 km

Through numerous typical villages, reach the Loire river banks and the nice town of Blois, worth visiting for its old quarter and also its château offering a brilliant illustration of the evolution of French architecture from the Middle Ages to the 17th century. Then return through the forest of Russy.

Departure at the end of the day.

Possibility of extra night in Cheverny.

OPTION: Hot air balloon flight: Can you imagine drifting slowly over the architectural masterpieces of the Loire Valley in a hot air balloon guided by the winds? Take off and enjoy from the sky an original view of the chateaux: an unforgettable moment! (early in the morning or evening according weather conditions)