Loire Valley
GPS-app available
Cycle the prestigious Loire castles around Tours
Discover the gems of the Loire Valley hidden between prestigious vineyards, majestic castles and cave dwellers villages.
Reference
L0804
- Loop trip
- 8 days
- Easy
- From april to october
- Minimum age 10 years old
GPS-app availableFrom
Prices
1039€ / 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.
- a detailed map (A4 format) of the itinerary that we drew at the easiest scale to follow for a bicycle rider
- a step-by-step description of the itinerary (bound A5 format) giving the direction to follow at each intersection
- a tourist leaflet containing a brief presentation and useful practical information (opening time, price, contact) about the points of interest along the way
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- Practical information
- By plane: flight to Paris or Tours.
- By train: you need to get to Tours Centre. You can take inter-regional trains from Paris-Austerlitz station. The duration of the trip is about 2h00. Or TGV (fast trains) from Paris Montparnasse (direct or connection in Saint-Pierre-des-Corps). The duration of the trip is between 1h15 and 1h45. To plan your trip, www.raileurope.com.
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the trip description
Starting in Tours, you discover the hidden side of the Loire valley. Your bike ride takes you on small roads through the worldwide known vineyard of Vouvray, the forest of Amboise or along the Indre. You will discover some of the most prestigious castles of the Loire Valley such as the château de Chenonceau, the château d’Azay-le-Rideau, the château de Villandry or the château de Loches and the small hidden gems, as the cave dwellers villages, the many mills of the Indre Valley or the last home of Leonardo da Vinci, the Clos Lucé. Discover also the medieval towns of Amboise and Loches before coming back to Tours.
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Category A
You’ll enjoy staying in these clean and cozy 2-Star hotels that give you a pleasant rest after your day of biking. Breakfast is included when you spend the night in these friendly and family-run hotels.
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Category B
You’ll get a good night’s sleep when you stay in these 3-Star hotels or Bed and Breakfasts. All properties have been selected for their cleanliness, style and friendliness of the staff. A hearty breakfast is included!
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Category C
You’ll have a wider selection of accommodations when you choosing this 3/4-Star category. Some nights you’ll stay in guaints hotels, and other times you might be in a charming Bed and Breakfast. Enjoy the "vie de chateau" atmosphere in an exceptional environment. Properties are selected for their high standards and impeccable service. Don’t forget...breakfast is included!
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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
Our services include luggage transport in order to let you enjoy your trip comfortably and without stress :
Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.
If you expect to arrive at the next accommodation before 5 p.m., we recommend that you take an extra set of clothes with you in your bicycle bag.
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 peacefully the itinerary and its interesting sites.
You will have in your travel documents :
Example of a map and a step-by-step description
GPS tracks
For this trip, we also provide the GPS tracks on demand in the .gpx format at no extra cost.
To get to departure point:
Parking
If you drive to Tours, you can park your car in a secured car park located in the city center, close to your accommodation and the train station. The daily rate is 10€ and decreases depending on the duration. The location and contact details of the car park will be given in your travel documents.
Meeting time:
The first day is an arrival day without cycling. You arrive whenever you want depending on from where you come. Please note that rooms are usually available in the middle of the afternoon
depending on your accommodation. We thank you to advise us if you plan to arrive late.
Memory of the trip
4 bike travelers reviews
4.50 / 5
4.50 / 5
“ Richard ”
On the 2024-09-07
by
Richard
Excellent trip in all respects.
“ De Loirestreek ontdekken ”
On the 2021-07-25
by
Ann
Fietsen door de mooie Loirestreek is de ideale manier om op een sportieve manier de streek te ontdekken. Het parcours leidt je langs wijngaarden, zonnebloemvelden, ....Chenonceau, Villandry en Azay-le-Rideau zijn absolute pareltjes.
“ Eine wunderbare Woche rund um Tour ”
On the 2015-08-13
by
Michael
Ein wunderschöner Urlaub mit dem Fahrrad im Loiretal!
Es war alles hervorragend organisiert, der Gepäcktransport hat zuverlässig funktioniert und die Wegbeschreibungen bzw. Karten waren sehr exakt und verständlich.
Die gebuchten Unterkünfte waren alle sehr schön und geschmackvoll ausgesucht. Die haben uns allesamt hervorragend gefallen und wir hatten eine wirklich gute Zeit.
Nicht zuletzt waren auch die Restaurant-Empfehlungen von Velo Voyageur immer eine gute Wahl.
“ Séjour inoubliable ”
On the 2015-07-28
by
Graham
Séjour inoubliable. Parcours et plans très clairs, itinéraires bien choisis et accueil des étapes d'une qualité irréprochable. Grande réactivité de l'équipe de vélo voyageur qui a en tout facilité notre séjour. Nous recommandons très chaleureusement les services de VV et envisageons nous-mêmes de renouveler l'expérience dans une autre région de France.
