Loire Valley Bike Tour: Cycling in France

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Region
Loire Valley
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

This is an 8-day Loire Valley bike tour in France. You will follow the Loire river as it meanders through lush landscapes, with beautiful chateaus, Renaissance gardens, and vineyards along the way. This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts over 5,000 km (3,100 miles) of cycling routes, mostly along flat stretches and rolling hills. The accommodations are all carefully picked and quite unique, with two of them set in formerly private castles!

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Tours

Arrival in Tours

Day 2: Castles and gardens of Villandry and Ussé

41 km 0 m

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Castles and gardens of Villandry and Ussé

Day 3: Sparkling Saumur

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Sparkling Saumur

Day 4: Royal abbey of Fontevraud and Chinon

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Royal abbey of Fontevraud and Chinon

Day 5: Vineyards and the enchanting Azay-le-Rideau

44 km 0 m

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Vineyards and the enchanting Azay-le-Rideau

Day 6: Chenonceau's moated splendor

63 km 0 m

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Chenonceau's moated splendor

Day 7: Leonardo da Vinci and Chambord's majesty

59 km 0 m

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Leonardo da Vinci and Chambord's majesty

Day 8: Au revoir, Loire!

Au revoir, Loire!

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

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

About the Loire Valley

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