Bike tour in Loire Valley from Blois to Tours

Trip codeCyclo 41
Trip activity :Self guided bike tour
Location :Blois, Tours - France
Duration :6 or 7 days
Departure :Daily from April to October
Trip grading :
Capacity :Minimum 2 people
Price per person :
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  • Bike tour in Loire Valley from Blois to Tours
  • Bike tour in Loire Valley from Blois to Tours
  • Bike tour in Loire Valley from Blois to Tours
  • Bike tour in Loire Valley from Blois to Tours
  • Bike tour in Loire Valley from Blois to Tours
  • Bike tour in Loire Valley from Blois to Tours
  • Bike tour in Loire Valley from Blois to Tours

Tour description

Bike tour in Loire Valley from Blois to Tours

We propose here a “relax” bike tour in Loire Valley between Blois and Tours, two emblematic towns along the Loire Valley. On the program: Two peaceful days of cycling on the gentle banks of the river linking Blois to Amboise then Tours, on pleasant greenways and cycle paths. But also  “à la carte” escape days to discover the prestigious Loire Castles such as Chambord, Chenonceau or Villandry. You are free to decide whether to cycle every day or to take advantage of more peaceful days to discover the town centers, their shops or their historical richenesses.This itinerary in the Loire Valley will make you discover a wild river and will take you to meet the famous Loire châteaux scattered all around. You will also discover the vineyards of the Loire Valley, such as Montlouis. Beautiful daily bike rides between exceptional historical heritage, wine heritage and enchanting natural landscapes. The Loire Valley also received the appellation of “Garden of France” in the 15th century, justified at the time by the art and the sweetness of life of this region and which will promote then for a long time the development of the art of gardens omnipresent in the parks of the sumptuous castles.Cycling holidays on the central section of the famous “Loire à Velo”, the oldest cycling route in France, 800 km long. The stages are not too long. So take the time to visit a few castles without forgetting the parks and gardens. As an option in our offer, the “Châteaux Pack” will open the doors to these cultural treasures throughout the journey.

Highlights
    • Visit of the main castles of the Loire Valley: Chambord, Cheverny, Chenonceau, Amboise

2 nights in every stopover towns to have the time to rest between two visits

  • The cycle paths of the “Loire à vélo”
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Program

Day 1Arrival in Blois

Discover the charming town of Blois, as you stroll along its paved streets punctuated with staircases, and the château, a perfect illustration of how French architecture evolved between the Middle Ages and the 17th century.

Day 2Excursion to Chambord or to Cheverny 40 or 48 km

Chambord : For your first bike excursion, follow the Loire river banks to the Domaine de Chambord forest, where a stop is essential to visit the most famous and majestic château of the Loire Valley. In its Renaissance splendour, the Château de Chambord boasts no less than 440 rooms. You can also explore its 5433-hectare (13425-acre) park, before setting off again along the country paths towards Blois.

Cheverny : Your itinerary takes you through fields and vineyards, and a number of villages, via the Château de Troussay, a charming Renaissance manor, and the Château de Cheverny, remarkable for its sumptuously furnished and decorated apartments, which inspired Hergé’s vision of Marlinspike in the adventures of Tintin! Do not miss to stop for a wine tasting in a local producer along your route: you are in the Cheverny appellation!

Day 3Blois – Amboise 40 km

Follow the ‘pays des châteaux’ cycling tracks through nice tiny villages to the château of Chaumont-sur-Loire, which majestically dominates the Loire river and the little town, before reaching the city of Amboise and its royal château. The castle’s chapel shelters Leonardo Da Vinci’s tomb, and a few streets further on, you can see the last residence of this genius : the Clos Lucé Manor house.

Day 4Excursion to Chenonceaux 45 km

Once you have crossed the forest of Amboise, you will arrive at the famous Château de Chenonceau, straddling the Cher river, which was the scene of a famous rivalry in French history: that of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici.

Day 5Amboise – Tours 24 to 32 km

Crossing the vineyards of Montlouis discover the numerous cellars producing the region’s famous sweet white and sparkling wines. Then you will reach the city of Tours to discover the old neighbourhood with its typical half-timbered houses.

Day 6Optional Excursion to Villandry. 39 km 39 km

Follow the ‘Loire à vélo’ cycling path and reach Villandry and its famous ‘French style’ Renaissance gardens. Enjoy the ‘Ornamental kitchen Garden’, the ‘Garden of Love’, the ‘Water Garden’ and the ‘Sun Garden’. Come back to Tours following the peaceful countryside routes.

Day 6 (or 7)Departure

Departure during the day

Practical details

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We take care of transporting your luggage at each change of accommodation so that you travel light and take full advantage of your daily hike.

You leave your luggage at the reception of your accommodation before your departure .

At the end of the afternoon, you will find them at the reception of your new accommodation or directly in your room.

Luggage accepted per person: 1 suitcase or travel bag (20 kg maximum).

We remind you that rental bicycles are equipped with saddlebags to be used to transport the things you deem useful for the day

Your travel record corresponds to the documents or files you receive before your trip (usually a month before) and upon arrival at the first accommodation.

It includes:

  • A welcome letter with the main practical information:
  • The time slot for baggage transport
  • Details of the delivery and collection of bikes from rental if necessary
  • Your local contact and telephone number (s) in case of emergency
  • Any additional information
  • The logbook travel package including map with the route (to the appropriate scale) and directional, tourist and practical indications
  • The necessary voucher (s) to be given to the service provider (s) (only if necessary!)

On request and depending on the circuits:

  • The “Evazio” application to download from smartphone for “GPS” navigation with visual guidance (reading of the track on the your smartphone) and / or oral.
  • The application also contains practical and tourist information. Once the trip has been downloaded, no internet connection is necessary
  • The loan of a GPS device with the pre-recorded tracks
  • Sends GPX tracks of each stage to be used with your own navigation support

On this circuit, we suggest that you provide you with the choice and by reservation:

  • A hybrid bike suitable for hiking and for the route
  • An electric bike adapted to the route

With its equipment:

  • 1 rear bag
  • 1 handlebar bag
  • 1 set of repair
  • 1 anti-theft device
  • 1 charger (for the electric bike)

For the youngest, we can offer depending on age and size

  • A child’s bike
  • A baby seat
  • A trailer
  • A follow-up bike

The bike is delivered to the first accommodation and is adjusted to your size.

At the end of the tour, the bike must be left at the last accommodation with its equipment. We will take care of their recovery.

This trip is available in a comfort, superior or luxury version.

The type of accommodation is classified into 3 ranges:

Comfort : The circuit mainly presents hotels classified 2 and 3 stars (or equivalent) and rooms of host.

Superior : The circuit mainly presents hotels classified 3 and 4 stars (or equivalent) and charming guest rooms.

Luxury : The circuit mainly presents 4 and 5 star hotels or equivalent

Our support team remains available for the duration of your trip.