Loire Valley Family Bike Tour

Duration
6 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Cycle along the serene Loire River, dotted with magnificent châteaux and picture-perfect gardens. Bike quiet routes next to the Loire’s rivers and through its fertile valley, green woodlands and charming villages. Unwind at elegant castle-hotels in a World Heritage region beloved for its rich history and natural beauty. Explore the grand interiors and storybook facades of impressive châteaux that transport you to another time.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Admire the incomparable Château d'Ussé, the inspiration behind Charles Perrault's _Sleeping Beauty,_ as you enjoy a colorful picnic lunch in the town of Rigny-Ussé

12 km 300 m

D1

Admire the incomparable Château d'Ussé, the inspiration behind Charles Perrault's _Sleeping Beauty,_ as you enjoy a colorful picnic lunch in the town of Rigny-Ussé

Day 1: Journey through quaint villages and fields of amber-colored wheat en route to Château Azay-le-Rideau

27 km 900 m

D1

Journey through quaint villages and fields of amber-colored wheat en route to Château Azay-le-Rideau

Day 2: Explore its lovely grounds on a self-guided tour, and walk through its excellent Renaissance museum

15 km 500 m

D1

Explore its lovely grounds on a self-guided tour, and walk through its excellent Renaissance museum

Day 2: Experience _joie de vivre _as you cycle amid serene woodland to Château de Villandry and its magnificent gardens

25 km 800 m

D1

Experience _joie de vivre _as you cycle amid serene woodland to Château de Villandry and its magnificent gardens

Day 2: A mix of riverside paths and serene plateaus leads us back to the Indre River

46 km 1600 m

D1

A mix of riverside paths and serene plateaus leads us back to the Indre River

Day 3: Bike through a World Heritage landscape on portions of La Loire à Vélo, a 500-mile-long network of cycling routes

23 km 700 m

D1

Bike through a World Heritage landscape on portions of La Loire à Vélo, a 500-mile-long network of cycling routes

Day 3: Pedal to the decadent 16th-century Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley and the week’s grand finale

33 km 1100 m

D1

Pedal to the decadent 16th-century Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley and the week’s grand finale

Day 3: Enjoy the luxurious amenities at our spectacular hotel

46 km 1800 m

D1

Enjoy the luxurious amenities at our spectacular hotel

Day 4: Bike through a World Heritage landscape on portions of La Loire à Vélo, a 500-mile-long network of cycling routes

16 km 500 m

D1

Bike through a World Heritage landscape on portions of La Loire à Vélo, a 500-mile-long network of cycling routes

Day 4: Pedal to the decadent 16th-century Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley and the week’s grand finale

24 km 800 m

D1

Pedal to the decadent 16th-century Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley and the week’s grand finale

Day 4: Enjoy the luxurious amenities at our spectacular hotel

42 km 1700 m

D1

Enjoy the luxurious amenities at our spectacular hotel

Day 5: Bike through a World Heritage landscape on portions of La Loire à Vélo, a 500-mile-long network of cycling routes

17 km 400 m

D1

Bike through a World Heritage landscape on portions of La Loire à Vélo, a 500-mile-long network of cycling routes

Day 5: Pedal to the decadent 16th-century Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley and the week’s grand finale

24 km 700 m

D1

Pedal to the decadent 16th-century Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley and the week’s grand finale

Day 5: Enjoy the luxurious amenities at our spectacular hotel

36 km 900 m

D1

Enjoy the luxurious amenities at our spectacular hotel

Day 5: Before bidding _au revoir_ to the Loire Valley, enjoy one final ride through the castle-dotted countryside, culminating in a guided tour showcasing the grandeur of Château de Chambord.

43 km 1200 m

D1

Before bidding _au revoir_ to the Loire Valley, enjoy one final ride through the castle-dotted countryside, culminating in a guided tour showcasing the grandeur of Château de Chambord.

Day 6: Before bidding _au revoir_ to the Loire Valley, enjoy one final ride through the castle-dotted countryside, culminating in a guided tour showcasing the grandeur of Château de Chambord.

16 km 500 m

D1

Before bidding _au revoir_ to the Loire Valley, enjoy one final ride through the castle-dotted countryside, culminating in a guided tour showcasing the grandeur of Château de Chambord.

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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