Cycling Tour of the Loire Châteaux

  France

 7 days (Bike: 7 days)

  300 km  (~43km per day)

 Leisure

 Quiet roads

Self-Guided

Semi-Supported

A charming circuit in the heart of the Loire Valley.

This tour follows the wonderful Loire River, as well as the Indre, the Cher and the Vienne, taking in numerous UNESCO World Heritage-listed châteaux along the way: Amboise, Chenonceau, Villandry, Langeais, Ussé, Chinon, Saumur, and Anger. An enchanting cycle tour that makes the most of a superb cycle path network along tranquil waterways, taking in the immense cultural and architectural heritage of the region. An opportunity to visit the area’s many wine cellars and vineyards, as well as the troglodyte caves of Turquant and Souzay-Champigny. To top it all off, the majority of the itinerary is on green lanes and dedicated bike routes.

Highlights
The famous châteaux of Chenonceau, Amboise, Langeais and Villandry
An exceptional cultural and architectural heritage
A circuit that takes us off the beaten track, into the heart of a well-preserved rich natural environment
Loire, the last major wild river in France

Tour Information

From

Tours

To

Angers

Cost From

Self-Guided    Please Ask

Departure(s)

Any date from mid-April until early October.

Single Supplement

Available

Inclusions

6 nights accommodation in double rooms with en-suite facilities (2* hotels in Chenonceau, Chinon and Saumur, 3* hotel in Villandry, guesthouse in Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire)
6 breakfasts
2 dinners (Villandry and Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire)
Daily baggage transfers
Our navigation app for smartphones, a detailed roadbook including maps (digital format) and GPS tracks
24/7 phone assistance in case of emergency

Exclusions

Lunches and dinners not mentioned as ‘included’
International flights
Arrival transportation to the meeting place
Drinks at the accommodations
Additional travel related to changes in the programme due to bad weather 
All personal expenses

Options

Bike rental (standard or e-bike)
Half-board supplement (6 dinners)
Extra nights before the tour, along the way and at the end of the tour

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