Loire Valley Bike Tour: Chateaux, Wine & Beyond

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

Overview

This is an 8-day cycling tour in Loire Valley, France, exploring chateaux, wine, and scenic paths. The tour includes stays in various accommodations (3-star, 4-star hotels, or guesthouses), with cycling stages of 28 to 61km (17.4 to 37.9 mi) per day. The tour visits historical sites like the Royal Castle of Blois, and the Clos Lucé. It is an easy to moderate cycling adventure suitable for moderately experienced cyclists.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Blois

Blois

Day 2: Blois - Amboise

43 km 0 m

D1

Blois - Amboise

Day 3: Amboise - Tours

26 km 0 m

D1

Amboise - Tours

Day 4: Tours - Azay le Rideau

35 km 0 m

D1

Tours - Azay le Rideau

Day 5: Azay le Rideau - Chinon

38 km 0 m

D1

Azay le Rideau - Chinon

Day 6: Chinon - Saumur, optional: Fontevraud Abbey

35 km 0 m

D1

Chinon - Saumur, optional: Fontevraud Abbey

Day 7: Saumur - Angers

59 km 0 m

D1

Saumur - Angers

Day 8: Angers

Angers

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements

About the Loire Valley

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