Loire Valley
GPS-app available
3-day bike tour to the Loire Valley castles
You will visit some of the most beautiful castles of the Loire Valley like Amboise castle, le Clos Lucé, le domaine de Chaumont sur Loire and its gardens but also Chenonceau castle built on the
water.
Reference
L0304
- Itinerant trip
- 3 days
- Easy
- April to October
- Minimum age 1 years old
GPS-app availableFrom
Prices
250€ / pers.
- Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Bikes, luggage and documents
- a touring bike adjusted to your size or a tandem
- equipped : front rack pack with an integrated file compartment, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.
- We transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next using a private vehicle.
- Your luggage is directly delivered in your accommodation before you arrive.
- We provide a saddlebag for the things you shall need during the day.(included in your bike rental).
- We advise to take an extra set of clothes with you if you expect to arrive before 5p.m. at your accommodation.
- a roadbook with maps that we drew at the easiest scale to follow on a bike
- a roadbook with step-by-step description giving the direction to follow at each intersection and highlighting the points of interest
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- Practical information
- By plane: flight to Paris or Tours and then train to Amboise.
- By train: inter-regional trains from Paris-Austerlitz station (direct or 8min connection in Orléans). The duration of the trip is from 1h40 to 2h10. Or TGV (fast trains) from Paris Montparnasse and connection in Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to take a regional train to Amboise. The duration of the trip is about 1h35. To plan your trip, www.raileurope.com.
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the trip description
This Loire valley bike tour has you visit among the most emblematic castles of the Loire. First you discover the medieval city Amboise with the royal castle of Amboise and the Clos Lucé, last home of Leonardo da Vinci. Then you follow the Loire river to reach the castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire and the International Garden Festival. Then you meander through the countryside to reach the edge of the river Cher. Follow this charming river to reach the majestic Chenonceau castle. You leave through the forest to return to Amboise.
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Bikes
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
Electric bikes are also available for adults (+1m55).
You can of course also bring your own bikes, in this case a reduction will be applied (see the Tarif tab)
Luggage
For this trip, bikes are equipped with 2 waterproof saddle bags with a capacity of 10 to 20L each to transport your luggage. Do not forget to put your items in a soft travel bag to be able that you can roll it up in your saddle bags.
For more comfort, you can choose to add luggage transport in your booking:
(see rate in "Prices")
Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.
Travel documents
A cycling holiday is the best way to explore a region and discover its culture, landscapes and local traditions.
Your tour is self-guided to give you the freedom to ride at your own pace. You will be provided all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests.
Our documentation contains a very detailed description of the itinerary. No matter how you usually navigate, you will find your way thanks to our comprehensive guidance material including:
Example of a map and of a step-by-step description
For this short trip your travel documents will be sent electronically.
Our GPS App
For this trip, you can also use our smartphone app featuring GPS guidance (without extra fee).
You will find in the app all the information given in the map and step-by-step roadbooks. You will be located on the itinerary with the GPS device of your phone. The route and directions to
follow will be both viewable on the screen of your phone and announced aloud. As you ride along the itinerary, you will be given information about visits, restaurants, services and
useful alerts on the way.
-> You need to have a smartphone and download Le Velo Voyageur app on your Apple or Android store before the trip. All details concerning the downloading and the use of the application will
be given after we have confirmed the booking and the balance is paid. Once the trip is downloaded, the GPS guidance can be used off-line.
To get to departure point:
Parking
If you arrive by car, you can park your car in a public car park in the city, please have a look : parkopedia.fr for more informations.
It's not possible to park your car at the hotel during your whole stay.
Meeting time:
You pick up your bikes in the morning between 9.30am and 12.30pm. We recommend you to arrive around 10am to enjoy your day fully without rushing and be able to do the visits on the way.
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Memory of the trip
9 bike travelers reviews
4.78 / 5
4.78 / 5
“ Un séjour au top ”
On the 2022-11-02
by
Karyn
Très satisfaite de ce séjour : les informations données avant le départ sont complètes afin de bien préparer son séjour, les vélos sont bien équipés, les différents itinéraires passent majoritairement sur des pistes cyclables à travers petits villages, vignes, forêts, champs, c'est super agréable. l'Application est très bien faite- bien prendre un power bank car très énergivore, on avait été prévenu - c'est un vrai plus pour naviguer en toute tranquillité. Les hôtels prévus étaient très bien, à proximité des châteaux, on a été très bien accueillis. C'est un beau séjour à partager en famille pour s'oxygéner et se cultiver l'esprit
“ Sejour 3 jours à vélo à travers la Loire ”
On the 2019-10-25
by
Marion
Séjour programmé au dernier moment - Equipe très réactive et interlocuteurs agréables. RAS. Je recommande
“ 3 jours délicieux ”
On the 2019-09-03
by
Fabienne
Merci à l'équipe du Vélo Voyageur pour ces 3 jours, délicieux mélange de sport, nature et culture, à faire ou refaire absolument.
“ Séjour 3j chateaux de la Loire ”
On the 2019-07-27
by
Jean-Yves
Entièrement satisfait de mon séjour réservé via Le Vélo Voyageur. Les hébergements étaient magnifiques (chambres d'hôtes parfaites), les paysages traversés et chateaux visités enchanteresques...
Pour en profitez au maximum, privilégiez 2 jours pour faire un trajet Vélo (~30km), la visite du chateau, dépendances et jardins; et profitez de la ville et alentours.
Ne vous embêtez pas avec vos bagages. Le service conciergerie (transfert de bagages) est parfait.
Expérience à renouveler sans modération... Idéal également pour visiter les caves viticoles présentes le long de ce magnifique parcours.
“ Un excellent séjour ! ”
On the 2019-07-15
by
Jeanne
3 jours très agréables à découvrir les châteaux de la Loire. Lé séjour est vraiment bien organisé (location des vélos, trajets très détaillés, entrées des châteaux réservées à l'avance...). Les hébergements sont de qualité.
Merci pour ces bonnes vacances, nous repartirons avec plaisir avec Le vélo voyageur !
“ WE Vélo ”
On the 2018-09-22
by
Lucho
Hébergement Le Relais de Chenonceaux à éviter car certaines chambres pour Vélo voyageur ressemblent plus à une chambre de bonne sans WIFI avec bruit de frigo et impossibilité de se mettre debout dans la baignoire.
Le Gîte l'Onzaine à Onzain est par contre très confortable bien que petite et original par sa décoration baroque et l'accueil chaleureux des propriétaires qui contribuent à passer une belle soirée. L'espace pour ranger les vélo est aussi très appréciable.
“ Stephanie ”
On the 2018-08-20
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Stephanie
Super séjour avec un format idéal sport et culture pour un voyage en famille.
“ Simplicité ”
On the 2018-06-05
by
Youssef
Séjour très satisfaisant. Passer par une agence a vraiment simplifié le processus: hôtels réservés, vélos disponibles sans s'embêter avec une caution, etc. Le tout pour un prix qui nous a semblé moins cher qu'en faisant tout soi même. Nous recommandons le vélo voyageur :)
“ Séjour très sympathique ! ”
On the 2018-04-25
by
Clément
Un peu cher mais très agréable
