Loire by bike, Tours to Angers

Tours and Angers, Loire valley by bike

The Valley of the Kings has a unique heritage of unparalleled wealth in the world. Cycle along the Loire on Eurovélo 6 to admire unique panoramas along the river and discover the towns of Tours, Chinon and Saumur. Taste renowned wines and visit exceptional châteaux during this unforgettable cycling holiday.

Highlights of the tour :

• Tours, Chinon and Saumur
• Fontevraud Abbey
• Château de Villandry
• Royale Fortress
• Montreuil Bellay
• Angers

Day 1: Arrival in Tours

Tours, the capital of Touraine, is bordered by the Loire River. Take the opportunity to explore its historic city center and its half-timbered houses.
Overnight in Tours. 

Day 2: From Tours to Chinon - 60 km

Walk along the Loire to the Savonnières caves, which you can visit. You will then discover the Château de Villandry and its Renaissance garden, built on 3 levels and unique in Europe. You can also access the architectural treasures of the Château d'Ussé, nicknamed Sleeping Beauty Castle. Your route takes you to Chinon admiring the exceptional panoramas along the river. 
Overnight in Chinon

Day 3: From Chinon to Saumur - 38 km (+10km to go to Fontevraud)

Start your day by visiting Chinon, a UNESCO World Heritage city, with its royal fortress overlooking the Vienne River. Then, you go along the Loire towards Fontevraud. There you can visit the Royal Abbey which is the largest monastic complex in the West. The abbey, which was built in 1101, was used as a prison in the 19th century but it became a cultural center in 1975. Then direction Saumur and its castle.
Overnight in Saumur

Day 4: Montreuil Bellay loop tour - 44 km

The cycling loop between Saumur and Montreuil-Bellay partly follows the Loire à vélo route, crossing the vineyards of the Saumur region. Leaving Saumur, you cycle along the Loire before heading into the rolling countryside, passing castles, picturesque villages, and troglodyte dwellings. On the way to Montreuil-Bellay, you pass through designated wine-producing vineyards. Take the opportunity to visit the Château de Montreuil-Bellay.
Overnight in Saumur

Day 5: From Saumur to Angers - 57 km

Cycle along the Loire Valley through typical villages to Angers, capital of the Dukes of Anjou, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover its castle, its gardens and its old town.
Overnight in Angers

Day 6: Angers

End of the tour after breakfast and departure. It is possible to book an additional night in Tours or Saumur. You can also book a train ticket to return to Tours.

General information :

• 6 days and 5 nights
• Standard version : 2 or 3* hotels
• Comfort version : 3 or 4*  hotels

The dates 2025 :

Daily departure between April and October.

Included :

• 5 nights with breakfasts 
• Tourist taxes
• Luggage transportation
• Access to our GPS App
• Assistance in case of breakdown (except flat tire)

Not included :

• Transport to the place of departure
• Personal expenses
• Half board
• Visits other than those included in the program

The options :

• Standard bike or ebike rental
• Additional night (s) at the start or end of the tour in Tours or Angers
• Entrance to the Château de Villandry
• Entrance to the Fortress of Chinon
• Theft gurantee for the rented bike
• Return train ticket from Angers to Tours
• Cancellation insurance

Level :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Ground :

Flat terrain. Eurovelo 6 cycle paths and shared lanes.

Weather :

Soft sun, little wind and pleasant temperatures.

Technicality :

38 to 60 km or about 3 to 6 hours of cycling.
Easy to follow route.

Bibliography :

- The Loire by bike - chamina guide
- The Loire by bike - Routard guide

Additional nights :

An additional night is offered to you at the start and end of the tour.

Meals :

- Breakfast: generous (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice) or buffet
- Lunches: not included
- Dinner: not included.

The bike :

- Rental bicycle : If you rent a bicycle it will be given to you at your first hotel. At the end of the circuit, you will have to leave this bike at the reception of the last hotel.

- Personal bike : We do not recommend bikes with small tires. Hybrid bikes and mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before setting off. At the end of the tour, you will need to take care of your own bicycle.

Assistance:

Assistance in the event of breakdown (except punctures for which we do not intervene).

Luggage :

They are transported by a courier or by our team and limited to one piece of luggage per person (max 20 kg).

Roadbook :

We will provide you with a travel booklet via email and postal mail before your departure, as well as access to our GPS app. You will also receive the exchange vouchers for the hotels and restaurants, along with luggage tags.

Transport:

- By train: TGV from Paris
- By road: A10 motorway
- By plane: Touraine airport

Cancellation insurance :

In order to guarantee the reimbursement of costs in the event of cancellation of your stay, you can take out cancellation insurance. To learn more about insurance, click here.