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Orléans to Saumur 8-day Cycling Tour Level 2
The Loire Valley, also known as the 'garden of France' is a charming land of vineyards, flowers and rolling green hills, which will enchant you with its more than two hundred castles and luxuriant natural landscapes. It will be like riding in a fairy tale, in a picturesque countryside dotted with romantic châteaux, providing regular interludes to the cycling. While you marvel at this medieval splendour, don’t forget to try the region’s sumptuous cuisine and famous wines, for a true royal holiday experience!
On this tour you cycle through the wonderful Loire Valley. This cycle trip is not very demanding, though sometimes there are some hilly sections. The daily stages are not very long – always about 50kms mostly in the lowlands. The itinerary is mainly on cycle paths or paved roads with little traffic. Suitable for everyone in good physical condition and with some cycling experience.
Total length: 270 km
Terrain: 91% tarmac, 9% unpaved
Train connection among the overnight stays: every day
If you would like to rent a Touring bike (110 EUR) or E-bike (270 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]
Slow Tours offers a number of other Cycling Tours in Europe
Orléans
Individual arrival in Orléans, homeland of Joan of Arc.
Orléans – Beaugency/St. Dyé 30/50km
Pedal along the Loire alternating cycle paths with back roads. After a visit to Meung-sur-Loire arrive at the Chateau Dunois with the beautiful medieval centre of Beaugency. A land full of water and culture will lead the way to the beautiful town of St. Dyé, an ancient river harbour.
Beaugency/St. Dyé – Blois 50/30km
From the huge park surrounding Chambord Castle today’s trip continues at the border of the forest of Boulogne. On the other side of the Loire crowded with a wonderful bridge you can see the profile of Blois and its castle, the steeples of the abbey and the Cathedral of St. Louis.
Blois – Amboise 45km
After the visit of the city of Blois and its impressive castle pedal along the Loire river. Here you can visit the castle of Chaumont built on the top of a hill overlooking the river. In Amboise you cannot miss the house where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life.
Amboise – Tours 55km
After crossing forest of Amboise arrive in Chenonceaux, known as the castle of the three ladies. You continue along the river Cher up to the city of Tours. You may also decide to stop for a visit at the castle of Nitray with its famous wine cellars.
Tours – Chinon 60km
Pedalling between the Loire and the Cher rivers arrive at Villandry Castle well known for its extensive gardens. Following the Loire river reach the city Langeais where you can stop for a break. Before arriving in Chinon you can visit Ussé, where you can admire the castle of the fairy tail Sleeping Beauty.
Chinon – Saumur 35km
The tour continues along country roads beyond the confluence of the rivers Loire and Vienne where you’ll arrive at Savigny en Vèron and the wonderful village of Candes St-Martin. A few kilometres away see the castle of Montsoreau from which you can enjoy the landscape over the Fontevraud Abbey. At the end of the stage you will visit Saumur, considered to be the 'Pearl of Anjou'.
Saumur - Departure Day
Tours marked with are special prices.
Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
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May 04 2024 | May 11 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,100€ | ||
Double rooms | 770€ | |||||
May 11 2024 | May 18 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,230€ | ||
Double rooms | 900€ | |||||
May 18 2024 | May 25 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,230€ | ||
Double rooms | 900€ | |||||
May 25 2024 | Jun 01 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,230€ | ||
Double rooms | 900€ | |||||
Jun 01 2024 | Jun 08 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,230€ | ||
Double rooms | 900€ | |||||
Jun 08 2024 | Jun 15 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,230€ | ||
Double rooms | 900€ | |||||
Jun 15 2024 | Jun 22 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,230€ | ||
Double rooms | 900€ | |||||
Jun 22 2024 | Jun 29 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Jun 29 2024 | Jul 06 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Jul 06 2024 | Jul 13 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Jul 07 2024 | Jul 14 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Jul 13 2024 | Jul 20 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Jul 14 2024 | Jul 21 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Jul 20 2024 | Jul 27 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Jul 21 2024 | Jul 28 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Jul 27 2024 | Aug 03 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Jul 28 2024 | Aug 04 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Aug 03 2024 | Aug 10 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Aug 04 2024 | Aug 11 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Aug 10 2024 | Aug 17 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Aug 11 2024 | Aug 18 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Aug 17 2024 | Aug 24 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Aug 18 2024 | Aug 25 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,280€ | ||
Double rooms | 950€ | |||||
Aug 24 2024 | Aug 31 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,230€ | ||
Double rooms | 900€ | |||||
Aug 31 2024 | Sep 07 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,230€ | ||
Double rooms | 900€ | |||||
Sep 07 2024 | Sep 14 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,100€ | ||
Double rooms | 770€ | |||||
Sep 14 2024 | Sep 21 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,100€ | ||
Double rooms | 770€ | |||||
Sep 21 2024 | Sep 28 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,100€ | ||
Double rooms | 770€ | |||||
Sep 28 2024 | Oct 05 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,100€ | ||
Double rooms | 770€ |
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