Loire Valley by Bike: Orléans to Saumur

by 10Adventures
Region
Touraine,Pays de la Loire,Anjou,Loire Valley,Centre-Val de Loire
Duration
6 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Embark on the second section of the 800km long Loire a Vélo (Loire Valley Cycling Route) on this 6-day self-guided cycling tour. The Loire a Vélo (Loire Valley Cycling Route) is an epic cycling route that begins in Cuffy and ends at Saint-Brevin-Les-Pins in Western France. The Loire a Vélo makes up the western section of the EV6 (Rivers Route), a trans-European cycling route that spans from France to Romania. This cycling tour will have you completing the 2nd stage of the Loire a Vélo as you ride from Orléans to Saumur. The Loire Valley by Bike: Orléans to Saumur tour will introduce you to France's spellbinding Loire Valley as you explore one of Loire's most culturally rich areas. Easy cycling routes will have you navigating the Centre-Val de Loire, exploring Orléans, Blois, Amboise and Villandry, then crossing over into the Pays de la Loire region as your tour ends in Saumur. Experience a real-life fairytale as you explore the famous Pays des Châteaux (Land of Castles), visiting the 15th-century Château d'Amboise, once called home by King Charles VIII. Pedal rolling vineyards and sample the exquisite wines of Montlouis-sur-Loire, where the world-famous Montlouis wines are produced. Discover a land of castles and gardens as you explore Villandry, but not before making a quick stop in Tours, known as the heart of the "Garden of France." Explore the Loire Valley on two wheels. Book this magical cycling tour today!

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival

Day 2: Cycle Historic Towns to Blois

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Cycle Historic Towns to Blois

Day 3: Trace the Loire’s South Bank to Amboise

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Trace the Loire’s South Bank to Amboise

Day 4: Explore the Montlouis Wine Region

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Explore the Montlouis Wine Region

Day 5: Cycle the Bec do Cher and Anjou to Saumur

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Cycle the Bec do Cher and Anjou to Saumur

Day 6: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Touraine,Pays de la Loire,Anjou,Loire Valley,Centre-Val de Loire

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.