Cycling holiday Loire Valley, Nevers - Briare

by Cycle Tours
Region
Loire Valley
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Cycling through the heart of France between the cities of Nevers and Briare in the Loire Valley is a very well suited region for a relaxing bike and barge holiday. Following the flow of the Loire River you gently ride through the green countryside with charming little villages and old castles and palaces. The rich landscape boasts many fruitful vineyards, especially well known are the Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé wines. You will also see impressive examples of canal building engineering along the Canal lateral du Loire.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Nevers

Nevers

Day 2: Nevers - Cours-les-Barres

43 km 0 m

D1

Nevers - Cours-les-Barres

Day 3: Cours-les-Barres - Beffes

43 km 0 m

D1

Cours-les-Barres - Beffes

Day 4: Beffes - Sancerre

38 km 0 m

D1

Beffes - Sancerre

Day 5: Sancerre – Belleville-sur-Loire

34 km 0 m

D1

Sancerre – Belleville-sur-Loire

Day 6: Belleville-sur-Loire - Briare

32 km 0 m

D1

Belleville-sur-Loire - Briare

Day 7: Briare – Rogny-les-sept-Écluses- Briare

50 km 0 m

D1

Briare – Rogny-les-sept-Écluses- Briare

Day 8: Briare end of the tour

Briare end of the tour

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

N/A

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Loire Valley

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