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Loire Chateaux 8-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 2

  • 8days
  • France

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Blois round tour, 8-day 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 or Blois will no longer have any secrets for you. Discover these incomparable historical residences and ride thorugh landscapes of irresistible charms, between the wild Loire, its surrounding forests, vineyards and small pictuesque villages - live a moment of real escape!

Tour character: Level 2

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

Included in the Loire Valley Cycling Tour:

  • 7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast (double or twin room with shower & toilet) in Charming 3*/4* hotels (2*/3* or 4* chateau available on request)
  • Transport of luggage between hotels (1 luggage, 20kg per person)
  • Colour maps, itineraries & tourist information
  • Taxes & services
  • 7-day hotline

Not included in the tour:

  • Drinks, lunches, and personal expenses
  • Entrance fees to the monuments
  • 6 dinners (half board available at 320 EUR) book at [email protected]
  • Bike rental
  • Helmets

Add on's:

  • Extra night in Blois (75-80 EUR shared room, 130-135 EUR single) book at [email protected]
  • Chateau package: Domaine de Chambord (chateau and garden), Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (chateau and garden festical). Chateau de Cheverny, Park Leonard da Vinci in Amboise, Chateau de Chenonceaux, Chateau de Valmer (including wine tasting), 1 x wine-tasting of Cheverny AOC in Cheverny - 110 EUR
  • Canoe trip - Loire River 29 EUR p.p, Canoe trip - Cher River 18 EUR p.p

Notes:

  • Daily departures March to October
  • Solo traveller 100 EUR surcharge (if you are the only one on the tour)
  • Tranfers upon request

If you would like to hire a bike (100 EUR) sporty bike (155 EUR) or e-bike (210 EUR) please contact our office when booking [email protected]

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  • Day 1

    Arrival in Blois

    Possibility to visit the town with its typical paved streets punctuated with staircases, and the chateau, a perfect illustration of how French architecture evolved between the Middle Ages and the 17th century.

    Blois – Amboise | 40 km

    Follow the 'pays des châteaux' cycling tracks through nice tiny villages to the château of Chaumont-sur-Loire, which proudly dominates the river. Then continue on the 'Loire à Vélo' cycling tracks before arriving at the charming town of Amboise with its royal château, where the greatest kings of France and Leonardo Da Vinci lived.

  • Day 2

    Excursion to Vouvray | 48 km

    Leave the Loire banks for a while to reach the picturesque Vouvray vineyards, surrounded by troglodyte houses, and famous for its fine and elegant white wines! On the way you will admire superb Renaissance private châteaux such as château de Valmer (remarkable for its Italian and vegetable gardens), and the beautiful château de Jallanges as well. And don't hesitate to stop for a visit to a local wine producer to sample a glass of Vouvray wine!

  • Day 3

    Amboise – Chenonceaux | 42 km

    Today, go to château de Chenonceau ! This stage through the vineyards of Montlouis-sur-Loire will take you to the Cher valley! Then reach the famous chateau of Chenonceau straddling the Cher River, which was the scene of a famous rivalry in French history: that of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici. Enjoy a walk in the heart of Diane de Poitiers‘s garden, then Catherine de Medici’s. Take a breath, in the shade of one of the huge park trees, at the rhythm of the river murmur which will tell you stories about these 2 rival women.

  • Day 4

    Chenonceaux – Cheverny (or Chitenay) | 40 / 55 km

    Ride along the peaceful Cher river banks to the medieval town of Montrichard. Then leave the Cher Valley and enter the vineyards of Touraine via the Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre, a small fortified castle which perfectly illustrates the local building arts of the 15th century. Your cycling day ends in Chitenay (in a charming rural inn) or in Cheverny, just around the famous château.

  • Day 5

    Excursion to Beauregard and Sologne area | 47 km

    An excursion offering the possibility to visit the Château of Beauregard famous for its Portrait Gallery. Then continue your excursion to the rich and mysterious ‘Sologne’ with magnificent landscapes: beautiful forests sheltering game, ponds at every crossroads and small private châteaux hidden behind their vineyards or groves.

  • Day 6

    Cheverny (or Chitenay) – Blois | 40 / 50 km

    During this last stage you will discover the famous sumptuously furnished Château of Cheverny before reaching the prestigious Château of Chambord, real masterpiece of French Renaissance period with its 440 rooms, built during the reign of Francis the 1st.

  • Day 7

    Departure during the day

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bikes

Thank you so much for organizing and taking care of our needs for this trip! My husband and I had a wonderful week and enjoyed all of the sights and bike riding. The bicycles worked well on the different types of terrain, and the seats were comfortable and the bike felt very solid. We loved being able to enjoy cycling with friends who are of varying experience and comfort levels. - August 2022

Loire Valley group

Wow! Everything worked out fantastic! Beautiful cycling, food, wine, weather, places to stay. Even mostly got along with the French :) Highlights- Group dinners, riding through vineyards, sitting around drinking wine. Each castle was different and more lovely than the last, and made for great stops along each ride. Everyone loved it!

Tours marked with are special prices.

Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
May 18 2023 May 25 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
May 19 2023 May 26 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
May 20 2023 May 27 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
May 21 2023 May 28 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
May 22 2023 May 29 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
May 23 2023 May 30 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
May 24 2023 May 31 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
May 25 2023 Jun 01 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
May 26 2023 Jun 02 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
May 27 2023 Jun 03 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
May 28 2023 Jun 04 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
May 29 2023 Jun 05 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
May 30 2023 Jun 06 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
May 31 2023 Jun 07 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jun 01 2023 Jun 08 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jun 02 2023 Jun 09 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jun 03 2023 Jun 10 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jun 04 2023 Jun 11 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jun 05 2023 Jun 12 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jun 06 2023 Jun 13 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
Jun 08 2023 Jun 15 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
Jun 18 2023 Jun 25 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jun 19 2023 Jun 26 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
Jun 22 2023 Jun 29 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
Jun 24 2023 Jul 01 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jun 25 2023 Jul 02 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jun 26 2023 Jul 03 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
Jun 29 2023 Jul 06 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jun 30 2023 Jul 07 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 01 2023 Jul 08 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 02 2023 Jul 09 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 03 2023 Jul 10 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 04 2023 Jul 11 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 05 2023 Jul 12 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 06 2023 Jul 13 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 07 2023 Jul 14 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 08 2023 Jul 15 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 09 2023 Jul 16 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 10 2023 Jul 17 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 19 2023 Jul 26 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 20 2023 Jul 27 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 22 2023 Jul 29 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 25 2023 Aug 01 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 26 2023 Aug 02 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 27 2023 Aug 03 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 28 2023 Aug 04 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 29 2023 Aug 05 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 30 2023 Aug 06 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Jul 31 2023 Aug 07 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 01 2023 Aug 08 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 02 2023 Aug 09 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 03 2023 Aug 10 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 04 2023 Aug 11 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 05 2023 Aug 12 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 06 2023 Aug 13 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 07 2023 Aug 14 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 08 2023 Aug 15 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 09 2023 Aug 16 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
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Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 13 2023 Aug 20 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 14 2023 Aug 21 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 15 2023 Aug 22 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 16 2023 Aug 23 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 17 2023 Aug 24 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 18 2023 Aug 25 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 19 2023 Aug 26 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 20 2023 Aug 27 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 21 2023 Aug 28 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 22 2023 Aug 29 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 23 2023 Aug 30 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 24 2023 Aug 31 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 25 2023 Sep 01 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 26 2023 Sep 02 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 27 2023 Sep 03 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 28 2023 Sep 04 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 29 2023 Sep 05 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 30 2023 Sep 06 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Aug 31 2023 Sep 07 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 01 2023 Sep 08 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 02 2023 Sep 09 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 03 2023 Sep 10 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 04 2023 Sep 11 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 05 2023 Sep 12 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 06 2023 Sep 13 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 07 2023 Sep 14 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 08 2023 Sep 15 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 09 2023 Sep 16 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 10 2023 Sep 17 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 11 2023 Sep 18 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 12 2023 Sep 19 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 13 2023 Sep 20 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 14 2023 Sep 21 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 15 2023 Sep 22 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 16 2023 Sep 23 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 17 2023 Sep 24 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 18 2023 Sep 25 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 19 2023 Sep 26 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 20 2023 Sep 27 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 21 2023 Sep 28 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 22 2023 Sep 29 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 23 2023 Sep 30 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 24 2023 Oct 01 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 25 2023 Oct 02 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 26 2023 Oct 03 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 27 2023 Oct 04 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 28 2023 Oct 05 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 29 2023 Oct 06 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Sep 30 2023 Oct 07 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 01 2023 Oct 08 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 02 2023 Oct 09 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 03 2023 Oct 10 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 04 2023 Oct 11 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 05 2023 Oct 12 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 06 2023 Oct 13 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 07 2023 Oct 14 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 08 2023 Oct 15 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 09 2023 Oct 16 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 10 2023 Oct 17 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 11 2023 Oct 18 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 12 2023 Oct 19 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 13 2023 Oct 20 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 14 2023 Oct 21 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 15 2023 Oct 22 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 16 2023 Oct 23 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 17 2023 Oct 24 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 18 2023 Oct 25 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 19 2023 Oct 26 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 20 2023 Oct 27 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 21 2023 Oct 28 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 22 2023 Oct 29 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 23 2023 Oct 30 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 24 2023 Oct 31 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 25 2023 Nov 01 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 26 2023 Nov 02 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 27 2023 Nov 03 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 28 2023 Nov 04 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 29 2023 Nov 05 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 30 2023 Nov 06 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€
Oct 31 2023 Nov 07 2023 8 Single rooms 1,638€
Double rooms 1,075€

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