Chateaux of the Loire Self-guided Cycling Tour 

Let the Royal River Loire be your guide among its most prestigious treasures and discover its Chateaux, ponds and forests. Along the "Loire a velo" or the "Pays des Chateaux" cycle paths, this trip allows you to reach the most prestigious chateaux of the Loire Valley: Chambord, Chenonceaux, Cheverny, Amboise and Blois will no longer hold any secrets for you after following this itinerary. Discover these incomparable historical residences and ride through landscapes of irresistible charms, between the wild Loire, it surrounding forests, vineyards and small picturesque villages. Live a real moment of escape!

Tour character: Level 2

Average = a little bit hilly stages OR stages between 40 km and 50 km

Included in the Cycling Tour:

• 5 night's accommodation in 3* and/or 4* accomodation (hotel upgrades available)
• Breakfast
• Transport of luggage between hotels (1 luggage, 20kg per person)
• 1 travel folder per room with colour maps, itineraries and tourist information
• Personalised app navigation
• Taxes and services
• 7-day hotline

Not included in the tour:

• Drinks, lunches, and personal expenses
• 5x dinners (Half-Board available for 220 EUR, excl drinks )
• Entrance fees to the monuments
• Bike rental
• Helmets

Add on's:

• Chateau package: 90 EUR p.p
  • Domaine de Chambord (chateau and garden)
  • Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (chateau and garden festival)
  • Chateau de Cheverny
  • Chateau de Chenonceaux
  • 1 wine-tasting of Cheverny AOC wines in Cheverny
• Extra night in Blois 80 EUR p.p. shared room or 140 EUR single - book at [email protected] 
• Canoe trip - Loire River 30 EUR p.p
• Canoe Trip - Cher River 18 EUR p.p

Notes:

• Daily departures March to October
• Transfer from Paris on request
• ACCESS - Train: From Paris : Austerlitz train station > Blois train station (about 1h30 by train).
• Solo travellers 100 EUR surcharge (if you are the only one on the tour)

If you would like to hire a Hybrid bike (80 EUR) Sporty bike (100 EUR) or E-bike (150 EUR) please contact our office when booking [email protected]

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