Loire Valley Bike Tour
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Tour Operator Backroads
France
6 days (Bike: 5 days)
221 mi (~44mi per day)
Leisure
On-road
Guided
Supported
Storybook Châteaux & French Countryside
The Loire Valley—right out of a fairy tale. Graceful castles and flawless manicured gardens. An idyllic scene made lush by the majestic water of the Loire River. A rolling symphony of vineyards, orchards, fields and rivers. Decadent cuisine and exquisite wines to cap off a day of bike touring. Order and elegance have shaped the Loire Valley. Now it’s your turn.
Highlights
- Bike through a landscape fit for kings and queens to explore Renaissance, medieval and classical châteaux
- Relax at gracious castle-hotels, admire grand French architecture and experience the richness of life in the Loire
- Taste unique wines from local vineyards and savor the gastronomic delights of one of France's most fertile regions
- Visit Candes-St-Martin and Montsoreau, both designated by France as Les Plus Beaux (the most beautiful) villages
Tour Information
From
St-Pierre-des-Corps
To
St-Pierre-des-Corps
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Departure(s)
Single Supplement
Available
Group Info
Private dates available for groups
Inclusions
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Exclusions
- Leader gratuities,
- transportation to and from your Backroads trip start & end locations,
- on-your-own meals & activities.
Options
- Carbon Bike $650 rental fee; subject to availability
- Electric-Assist Bike (included in your trip price)
Reviews
All reviews
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1 review(s)Order By:
10/10
Curt W. (USA)
While I’ve toured on my own and on organized weeklong rides many times, this was my first highly supported luxury bike tour. I had wondered if the cost would be worth it—it was more than worth it. All was well organized, and I was able to enjoy the ride, the company, wonderful food, and comfortable beautiful hotels stress free. The titanium road bike provided fit me better than my own road bike and was well adjusted by ride leaders. A Wahoo Roam bike computer was mounted to the bike and loaded with each day’s ride. Sag support including snacks along the way just where I wanted them. Many of the provided meals were in Michelin one-star restaurants and just outstanding. We stayed in three chateaus, all of which were beautiful and one of which was four stars. The first night included a wine tasting and introduction for fellow riders and set the tone of comfortable elegance that defined the week while off the bike. My only quibble is that one hotel did not have air-conditioning and the ride was during the hottest September in France ever. It was a lovely chateau, but perhaps the right hotel at the wrong time.
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