Cycle the Loire - Nevers to Orléans

by BookMundi
Region
Loire Valley
Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

The Cycle the Loire – Nevers to Orléans tour is a seven-day, easy-paced self-guided bicycle trip ideal for experienced travelers and seniors seeking leisurely exploration of unspoiled landscapes and grand chateaux. Each day offers the chance to stop in storybook villages, explore historic castles, and marvel at the wild beauty of the riverbanks. Your journey culminates in Orléans, a city celebrated for its art, history, and Joan of Arc’s enduring legacy.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive Nevers

Arrive Nevers

Day 2: Cycle to La Charité-sur-Loire

45 km 0 m

D1

Cycle to La Charité-sur-Loire

Day 3: Continue through vineyards and woods to Sancerre

27 km 0 m

D1

Continue through vineyards and woods to Sancerre

Day 4: Follow the canal to Briare

54 km 0 m

D1

Follow the canal to Briare

Day 5: Cycle via the chateau in Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire to Sully-sur-Loire

42 km 0 m

D1

Cycle via the chateau in Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire to Sully-sur-Loire

Day 6: Continue to Orléans

51 km 0 m

D1

Continue to Orléans

Day 7: Trip concludes

Trip concludes

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

B&B

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Loire Valley

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