Loire Valley - Orléans to Saumur Bike Tour

by Freedom Treks
Region
Loire Valley
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Pedal through the fertile landscapes which enticed kings, queens and nobles to the Loire Valley from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance period. You’ll cycle along undemanding routes, following riverside paths and quiet backroads that link historic towns such as Orléans and Saumur. The region’s gourmet cuisine adds an extra dimension to this trip, thanks to the Loire Valley’s rich farmland, green vineyards and dense woodland. Goat's cheese, game and wild boar are local specialities, tarte tatin is available in every patisserie and the chocolates and fruit cakes in Blois are delicious.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive in Orléans

Arrive in Orléans

Day 2: Orléans - Beaugency - St Dye and surroundings

31 km 0 m

D1

Orléans - Beaugency - St Dye and surroundings

Day 3: St Dye and surroundings - Blois

25 km 0 m

D1

St Dye and surroundings - Blois

Day 4: Blois - Amboise

28 km 0 m

D1

Blois - Amboise

Day 5: Amboise - Tours

32 km 0 m

D1

Amboise - Tours

Day 6: Tours - Chinon

35 km 0 m

D1

Tours - Chinon

Day 7: Chinon - Saumur

22 km 0 m

D1

Chinon - Saumur

Day 8: Depart from Saumur

Depart from Saumur

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Loire Valley

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