Orléans to Tours Self-guided Cycling Tour

A bicycle tour to discover the Loire Valley: a fascinating land rich in historic villages, lively town squares, and castles. Ride through green forests and vineyards and explore the beautiful gardens of the summer residences of French royalty and nobles going back as far as the 10th century. Allow yourself to be won over by the tasty local food and wine, including fine wines and tempting local dishes, and fully experience a vacation rich in nature and art.

Highlights:

•  The enchanting chateaux of Chambord and Chenonceau
• The gardens of Blois, among roses and medicinal plants
• Local wines, cheeses, and dishes

Tour Character: Level 1

185 kilometers of cycling over four daily stages, pedaling along bike paths, low-traffic roads and short sections of dirt road. The routes are not particularly challenging, apart from some hilly sections that require good physical fitness

• Total length: 180 km (145 km is shortened)
• Terrain: 75% paved, 25% unpaved
• Train connection among the overnight stays: every day 

Included in the Cycling Tour:

• 5-nights in 2* and 3* hotel accommodation (3*/4* accommodation also available upon request)
• Breakfast
• App including Travel guide, Maps, Roadbook
• Luggage transportation (1 piece, 20kg per person)
• Digital tour information
• 7-day Hotline service
• Hotel taxes

Not included in the Tour:

• Beverages, lunches and dinenrs
• Bike rental
• Bike helmet - 15 EUR
• Tourist taxes - 8-12 EUR p.p
• Tips
• Entrances to castles

Notes:

• Extra nights
  • Orleans: From 75 EUR p.p (130 EUR single person)
  • Tours: From 70 EUR p.p (125 EUR single person)
• All rooms have en suite facilities. In some 2* hotels there may be some cases of accommodation without air conditioning. 
• Departures Saturdays and Sundays - special departures for groups 6+

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

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