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Orléans to Saumur 8-day Cycling Tour Level 2

  • 8days
  • France

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Self-guided Cycling Tour Orléans to Saumur

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!

Tour Character: Level 2

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: 80% paved, 20% unpaved
Train connection among the overnight stays: every day

Included in the Cycling Tour:

  • 7 nights 2* and 3* hotel accommodation (3*/4* accommodation also available upon request)
  • Breakfast
  • App including travel guide, Maps, Roadbook, GPS tracks
  • Luggage transportation
  • Digital tour information
  • 7-day Hotline service
  • Hotel taxes

Not included in the Tour:

  • Beverages, lunches and dinners
  • Saumur-Orléans Transfer (min 2 persons) 95 EUR - (extra 40 EUR for your own bike. Only available on Saturdays)
  • Bike rental
  • Helmet - 15 EUR

Notes:

  • Extra nights
    • Orleans: From 75 EUR p.p (+130 EUR single person)
    • Saumur: From 75 EUR p.p (+130 EUR single person)
  • All rooms have en suite facilities. In some 2* hotels there may be some cases of accommodation without air conditioning.
  • We recommend that you bring your own reusable water bottle with you.
  • Deaprtures Saturday or Sunday - special departures for groups min 6 persons

If you would like to rent a Touring bike (110 EUR) or E-bike (270 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

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  • Day 1

    Orléans

    Individual arrival in Orléans, homeland of Joan of Arc.

  • Day 2

    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.

  • Day 3

    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.

  • Day 4

    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.

  • Day 5

    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.

  • Day 6

    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.

  • Day 7

    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'.

  • Day 8

    Saumur - Departure Day

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Tours marked with are special prices.

Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
Apr 26 2025 May 03 2025 10 Single rooms 1,190€
Double rooms 790€
May 03 2025 May 10 2025 10 Single rooms 1,190€
Double rooms 790€
May 10 2025 May 17 2025 10 Single rooms 1,340€
Double rooms 940€
May 17 2025 May 24 2025 10 Single rooms 1,340€
Double rooms 940€
May 24 2025 May 31 2025 10 Single rooms 1,340€
Double rooms 940€
May 31 2025 Jun 07 2025 10 Single rooms 1,340€
Double rooms 940€
Jun 07 2025 Jun 14 2025 10 Single rooms 1,340€
Double rooms 940€
Jun 14 2025 Jun 21 2025 10 Single rooms 1,340€
Double rooms 940€
Jun 21 2025 Jun 28 2025 10 Single rooms 1,390€
Double rooms 990€
Jun 28 2025 Jul 05 2025 10 Single rooms 1,390€
Double rooms 990€
Jul 05 2025 Jul 12 2025 10 Single rooms 1,390€
Double rooms 990€
Jul 06 2025 Jul 13 2025 10 Single rooms 1,390€
Double rooms 990€
Jul 12 2025 Jul 19 2025 10 Single rooms 1,390€
Double rooms 990€
Jul 13 2025 Jul 20 2025 10 Single rooms 1,390€
Double rooms 990€
Jul 19 2025 Jul 26 2025 10 Single rooms 1,390€
Double rooms 990€
Jul 20 2025 Jul 27 2025 10 Single rooms 1,390€
Double rooms 990€
Jul 26 2025 Aug 02 2025 10 Single rooms 1,390€
Double rooms 990€
Jul 27 2025 Aug 03 2025 10 Single rooms 1,390€
Double rooms 990€
Aug 02 2025 Aug 09 2025 10 Single rooms 1,390€
Double rooms 990€
Aug 03 2025 Aug 10 2025 10 Single rooms 1,390€
Double rooms 990€
Aug 09 2025 Aug 16 2025 10 Single rooms 1,390€
Double rooms 990€
Aug 10 2025 Aug 17 2025 10 Single rooms 1,390€
Double rooms 990€
Aug 16 2025 Aug 23 2025 10 Single rooms 1,390€
Double rooms 990€
Aug 17 2025 Aug 24 2025 10 Single rooms 1,390€
Double rooms 990€
Aug 23 2025 Aug 30 2025 10 Single rooms 1,340€
Double rooms 940€
Aug 30 2025 Sep 06 2025 10 Single rooms 1,340€
Double rooms 940€
Sep 06 2025 Sep 13 2025 10 Single rooms 1,190€
Double rooms 790€
Sep 13 2025 Sep 20 2025 10 Single rooms 1,190€
Double rooms 790€
Sep 20 2025 Sep 27 2025 10 Single rooms 1,190€
Double rooms 790€
Sep 27 2025 Oct 04 2025 10 Single rooms 1,190€
Double rooms 790€

Car rental in France

If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe.

Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [email protected] for a competitive quote

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