Slow Tours Pty Ltd

by Tour provider https://www.slowtours.com

Region

Loire Valley

Duration

8 days

Guided Status

Self-Guided

Difficulty

Moderate

D-Score™

N/A - Unknown

Overview

A bike trip to the cradle of the French Renaissance: the Loire Valley. Also known as the "garden of France," here art coexists in harmony with nature. Proud, noble, and overflowing with wonders, this land looks forward to welcoming you with its marvelous castles and sumptuous historic mansions, which dot the expanses of vineyards and the green landscape. Bon voyage! A week of cycling of medium difficulty with daily stages of about 50 kilometers. The routes are not particularly challenging, apart from some hilly sections that require good physical fitness. You'll ride mostly on bike paths, low-traffic paved roads, and short sections of dirt road 7 nights in mostly 3* hotel accommodation with a 2* family hotel (3*/4* accommodation also available upon request) Breakfast App including travel guide, Maps, Roadbook, GPS tracks Luggage transportation (1 piece, 20kg per person) Digital tour information 7-day Hotline service The tour continues along country roads beyond the confluence of the rivers Loire and Vienne where you’ll arrive at Savigny en Vèron and the wonderful village of Candes St-Martin. A few kilometres away see the castle of Montsoreau from which you can enjoy the landscape over the Fontevraud Abbey. At the end of the stage you will visit Saumur, considered to be the 'Pearl of Anjou'. If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe. Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [[email protected]](</cdn-cgi/l/email-protection>) for a competitive quote Wander the World Without Worry Local language barriers. Lost passport. Unexpected medical expenses. Sometimes, our trips don’t go as planned. That’s why Slow Tours Pty Ltd wants you to have the most robust travel advisory and protection for your vacation. Ask us for a quote [[email protected]](</cdn-cgi/l/email-protection>)

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Orléans

Orléans

Day 2: Orléans – Beaugency/St. Dyé

30 km 0 m

N/A

Orléans – Beaugency/St. Dyé

Day 3: Beaugency/St. Dyé – Blois

50 km 0 m

N/A

Beaugency/St. Dyé – Blois

Day 4: Blois – Amboise

45 km 0 m

N/A

Blois – Amboise

Day 5: Amboise – Tours

55 km 0 m

N/A

Amboise – Tours

Day 6: Tours – Chinon

60 km 0 m

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Tours – Chinon

Day 7: Chinon – Saumur

35 km 0 m

N/A

Chinon – Saumur

Day 8: Saumur - Departure Day

Saumur - Departure Day

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.

EUR 790

per person

Go to Provider

Why Choose This Tour?

The charm of cycling through a land of more than 300 beautiful castles The delicious local cuisine: Sandre au beurre blanc, fromage, vin blanc et...tarte Tatin!
The chateaux of Chambord and Chenonceau, with their enchanting gardens Pedal along the Loire alternating cycle paths with back roads.
After a visit to Meung-sur-Loire arrive at the Chateau Dunois with the beautiful medieval centre of Beaugency.
A land full of water and culture will lead the way to the beautiful town of St.
Dyé, an ancient river harbour.
From the huge park surrounding Chambord Castle today’s trip continues at the border of the forest of Boulogne.
On the other side of the Loire crowded with a wonderful bridge you can see the profile of Blois and its castle, the steeples of the abbey and the Cathedral of St.
Louis.
After the visit of the city of Blois and its impressive castle pedal along the Loire river.
Here you can visit the castle of Chaumont built on the top of a hill overlooking the river.
In Amboise you cannot miss the house where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life.
After crossing forest of Amboise arrive in Chenonceaux, known as the castle of the three ladies.
You continue along the river Cher up to the city of Tours.
You may also decide to stop for a visit at the castle of Nitray with its famous wine cellars.
Pedalling between the Loire and the Cher rivers arrive at Villandry Castle well known for its extensive gardens.
Following the Loire river reach the city Langeais where you can stop for a break.
Before arriving in Chinon you can visit Ussé, where you can admire the castle of the fairy tail Sleeping Beauty.