This wonderful bike tour along the last wild river in Europe allows you to discover the castles of Chambord, Chenonceaux, Blois or Amboise. Ride through its well known vineyards (such as Chinon, Montlouis and Saumur Champigny) and enchanting settings which will remind you that you really are in the 'Garden of France'. Listed in the UNESCO world heritage, the Loire Valley is considered as the perfect destination to enjoy a mix between cycling and exploring nature, history and French gastronomy. Moderate cycling. Stages from 36-57km with elevation gains up to 300m 6 nights in 2*/3* accommodation (Superior 3* or Deluxe 3/4* hotels available on request) Breakfast Luggage transfer during the bike stages (1 luggage, 20kg per person) 1 Travel folder (per room) including colour maps, route directions and tourist brochures City taxes Personalised app navigation Hotline 7 days a week Dinners (half-board 6x dinners drinks exl. 280 EUR) Lunches and Drinks Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions Bike rental Transfer to the starting point Helmets Extra luggage supplement - 30 EUR (per bag, per transfer) Wander the World Without Worry! For your global travel insurance and evacuation services click on this link to get a quote (all quotes are in USD) in just a few moments: Global Travel Insurance Car: From A10 highway, Exit No: 17 to Blois. Then follow direction to Blois Centre Ville. Train: From Paris : Austerlitz train station to Blois train station (1h30) Return transfer to Blois: Saumur train station >> Blois train station (about 1h20 by train) Transfer to Paris: Saumur train station >> Saint Pierre des Corps Station or Angers St Laud Station >> Paris Montparnasse Station (about 2h30 by train + TGV train). Transfers on request Extra night - Blois or Saumur - on request at info@slowtours.com Chateau visit package: 100 EUR p.p - Includes Domaine de Chambord, Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (chateau and garden festival), Villandry (gardens and chateau), Wine-tasting in Chinon, Chateau de Chenonceau and Fontevraud Abbey Canoe trip Loire River - 35 EUR p.p Canoe trip Cher River - 18 EUR p.p Canoe trip Vienne & Loire River - 35 EUR p.p Daily departure from March to October Please enquire for extended bike rental prices If you would like to rent a Hybrid bike (90 EUR), Trekking bike (120 EUR) or E-bike (180 EUR) please contact our office when booking: info@slowtours.com Slow Tours offers a number of other Cycling Tours in Europe Arrival in Blois Discover the charming town of Blois, as you stroll along its paved streets punctuated with staircases, and the château. Excursion to Chambord | 40 km (elevation gain +176m) (option Cheverny + 26 km) For your first bike excursion, follow the banks of the Loire river and then continue through the rich Domaine de Chambord forest, where a stop is essential to visit the most famous and majestic château of the Loire Valley. In its Renaissance splendour, the Château de Chambord boasts no less than 440 rooms. You can also explore its 5433-hectare (13425-acre) park, before setting off again along the country paths towards Blois. Possibility to reach the Château de Cheverny, remarkable for its sumptuously furnished and decorated apartments, which inspired Hergé’s vision of Marlinspike in the adventures of Tintin! Blois – Amboise | 40 km (elevation gain +200m) Follow the ‘Loire à Vélo’ cycling tracks through nice tiny villages to the château of Chaumont-sur-Loire, which majestically dominates the Loire river and the little town, before reaching the city of Amboise and its royal château. The castle's chapel shelters Leonardo Da Vinci's tomb, and a few streets further on, you can see the last residence of this genius : the Clos Lucé Manor house. Amboise – Tours (via Chenonceaux) | 53 km (elevation gain +283m) Ride to the famous Château de Chenonceau, straddling the Cher river, and which was the scene of a famous rivalry in French history: that of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici. Then cross the vineyards of Montlouis following the “Loire à Vélo” cycling tracks and discover the numerous cellars producing the region’s famous sweet white and sparkling wines. You reach the city of Tours to discover the old neighbourhood with its typical half-timbered houses. OPTION: Canoe trip on the Cher river. Enjoy a canoe trip offering you an extraordinary point of view on the Château de Chenonceau (approx. 2h). Tours – Chinon | 57 km (elevation gain +295m) Along the “Loire a Vélo” cycling paths, this stage takes you via the famous French classical gardens of Villandry to Langeais and its 15th century château which was built as a fortress. Then ride towards the chateau of Ussé, whose many turrets, pinnacles and dormer windows inspired Perrault to write his famous fairytale ‘Sleeping Beauty‘. Stay in the beautiful city of Chinon, where you have the possibility to visit numerous cellars where the famous red wine which was highly appreciated by Rabelais is matured. OPTION: Excursion to Château du Rivau & Chinon vineyards (43 km) (elevation gain +165m) + extra night in Chinon. This excursion leads you to the charming little “Notre-Dame” church, hidden into Rivière village. Do not miss its beautiful 11th century mural paintings. Proceed to château du Rivau which evokes the wonderful middle-Age stories and legends, before riding through the most prestigious Chinon vineyards of Cravant les Côteaux. Chinon – Saumur | 36 km (option Fontevraud : + 12 km) (elevation gain +200m) Follow the “Loire à Vélo” routes which will lead you to the village of Candes-Saint-Martin (where you can visit the magnificent 12th and 13th century collegiate church) and to the beautiful village of Montsoreau. Continue along troglodyte sites and vineyards before reaching lovely town of Saumur. You have the opportunity to reach Fontevraud abbey, Europe’s largest remaining monastic complex which is also the Necropolis of the Plantagenêt kings! Departure during the day Tours marked with __ are special prices. If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe. Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email info@slowtours.com for a competitive quote Wander the World Without Worry Local language barriers. Lost passport. 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