The hidden treasures of the Loire à Vélo routes

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  Tour Operator  Biking France

  France

 7 days (Bike: 6 days)

  254 km  (~42km per day)

 Active

 Cycle paths/trails, Quiet roads

Self-Guided

Semi-Supported

From Tours to Saumur

The Loire à Vélo cycling itinerary gives the opportunity to discover somes hidden places: from the Renaissance gardens of Villandry, ride to one of the most beautiful villages of France, Crissay sur Manse! From the iconic ch‚teau d'Azay le Rideau, let be seduced by the magic of the both château d'Ussé and château du Rivau, straight out of a fairy tale.

And if the cycling paths wander between wild Loire river banks and toglodyte houses, the Chinon and Saumur vineyards guide you to unexpected mediaeval cities, to the impressive underground tunnels of château de Brézé!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • A mix between cycling paths and outstanding sideroads
  • The elegant chateau d'Azay le Rideau and the surprising château de Brézé
  • Chinon and Saumur vineyards
  • Montsoreau and Crissay-sur-Manse : ones of the « Most Beautiful Villages of France »

Tour Information

From

Tours

To

Saumur

Cost From

Self-Guided    645

Departure(s)

Daily

Single Supplement

from 230 €

Inclusions

  • 6 nights’ accommodation in 3-star hotels (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
  • 6 'buffet' or 'continental' breakfasts
  • Equipped cycle hire for 6 days with helmet
  • Luggage transfer during the day
  • 1 travel folder (itineraries in French or English / colour maps)
  • Tourist documentation
  • Hotline 7 days a week
  • entrance fees to château d’Azay le Rideau, Villandry Gardens (Gardens & Château), Fontevraud Royal Abbey, château de Brézé, château du Rivau & a wine tasting in Chinon

Exclusions

  • Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
  • Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
  • Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
  • Transfer from Saumur to Tours and personal bike repatriation
  • Single room supplement (6 nights inclusive in the case of a single person per booking) + 125 € / pers.

Options

  • Half-board from 220 €
  • Accommodation upgrade (from Standard to Superior or Deluxe)
  • Extra nights
  • Bike discount if you bring your own bike. -70 € / pers.
  • E-bike supplement + 105 € / pers.
  • Tandem no supplement
  • Equipments - Baby seat : - Trailer : - Trail-a-bike : - 'follow-me' tandem :

Additional

Children discount : from 0 to 2 years old : free from 3 to 11 years old : - 50% from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%

(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum)

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