Self-guided Orléans to Tours 6-days (Level 1)

by Tour provider slowtours
Region
Loire Valley
Duration
6 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

A bicycle tour to discover the Loire Valley: a fascinating land rich in historic villages, lively town squares, and castles. Ride through green forests and vineyards and explore the beautiful gardens of the summer residences of French royalty and nobles going back as far as the 10th century. Allow yourself to be won over by the tasty local food and wine, including fine wines and tempting local dishes, and fully experience a vacation rich in nature and art. This tour is classified as Level 1, meaning 185 kilometers of cycling over four daily stages, pedaling along bike paths, low-traffic roads and short sections of dirt road. The routes are not particularly challenging, apart from some hilly sections that require good physical fitness. Includes 5-nights in 2* and 3* hotel accommodation (3*/4* accommodation also available upon request), breakfast, App including Travel guide, Maps, Roadbook, luggage transportation (1 piece, 20kg per person), digital tour information, and 7-day Hotline service. 5-nights in 2* and 3* hotel accommodation (3*/4* accommodation also available upon request) Breakfast App including Travel guide, Maps, Roadbook Luggage transportation (1 piece, 20kg per person) Digital tour information 7-day Hotline service Extra nights available in Orleans and Tours. All rooms have en suite facilities. In some 2* hotels there may be some cases of accommodation without air conditioning. Departures Saturdays and Sundays - special departures for groups 6+. Option to rent a Touring bike (110 EUR) or E-bike (270 EUR).

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Orléans

Orléans

Day 2: Orléans – Beaugency/St. Dyé

30 km 0 m

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Orléans – Beaugency/St. Dyé

Day 3: Beaugency/St. Dyé – Blois

50 km 0 m

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Beaugency/St. Dyé – Blois

Day 4: Blois – Amboise

45 km 0 m

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Blois – Amboise

Day 5: Amboise – Tours

55 km 0 m

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Amboise – Tours

Day 6: Tours

Tours

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Loire Valley

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.