The Castles of the Loire Valley by bike, from Blois to Amboise in 7 days

From Blois to Amboise on the Loire Valley by bike

Explore into the heart of the majestic Loire Valley for a bike trip that offers historical discoveries and diverse landscapes. From the medieval city of Blois, you will take flowery cycle paths, surrounded by vineyards and state forests, leading to the most emblematic castles of the region. Chambord, with its double-spiral staircase, Cheverny, a source of inspiration for Hergé, or the magnificent Chenonceau which spans the Cher, are just waiting for you. Stop off in Amboise, Leonardo da Vinci's last home, and taste the local flavors. An unforgettable itinerary, where each stage reveals an exceptional heritage.

Highlights of the stay of the tour :

• Medieval towns of Blois and Amboise
• Castle : Chambord, Chenonceau, Chaumont and Cheverny (among others)
• Vineyards of Montlouis-sur-Loire
• The cycle paths of the Loire by bike

Day 1: arrival in Blois
Settle into the medieval city of Blois where every street corner tells a story. Along the Loire, amajestic Royal Castle, animposing cathedral and half-timbered houses create a timeless atmosphere.

Overnight in Blois

Day 2: Chambord loop (41 or 47 km)
The aim of the first stage by bike isto discover the majestic Château de Chambord, located in the middle of an immense national forest. Leave Blois by taking the cycle path that runs alongside the Loire before going away from the river to reach the castle, famous for its magnificent façades, its double-spiral staircase and its 426 rooms. The return to Blois is on secondary roads.

Overnight in Blois

Day 3: Cheverny loop (46 km)
Today, you go away the Loire to reach the Château de Cheverny by pedaling between vineyards, orchards and fields. The Château de Cheverny, although less impressive than the castles in Chambord or Chenonceau, inspired Hergé to draw the Moulinsart Castle in Tintin. It is also richly furnished. Return to Blois.

Overnight in Blois

Day 4: from Blois to Amboise (43 km)
Leave the Royal Castle of Blois, and pedal towards another royal castle, that of Amboise. On the way, stop at the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire where, in addition to the magnificent castle, you can visit "Le Centre d'Arts et de Nature" and "Le Festival international des jardins". Once in Amboise, explore Leonardo da Vinci's final resting place, the Clos Lucé.

Overnight in Amboise

Day 5: Chenonceau loop (46 km)
Follow the beautiful cycle paths to reach the Château de Chenonceau. It welcomes you in a spectacular way, standing majestically above the Cher. Nicknamed the "Ladies' castle", it has been marked by the influence of its patrons and administrators, Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici.

Overnight in Amboise

Day 6: Vineyard loop (23 km)
This short loop takes you through the vineyards of Montlouis-sur-Loire, renowned for their delicious white wines. Pedal along the road that winds through hillsides and bucolic landscapes. Return to Amboise.

Overnight in Amboise

Day 7: Amboise
End of the tour after breakfast. Last chance to visit the Royal Castle or stroll through the medieval streets. Additional night(s) optional.

General information:

• 7 days and 6 nights
• Accommodation comfort level
  • Standard: 2 / 3* hotels
  • Comfort: 3 / 4* hotels
  • Deluxe: 4 / 5* hotels
• Child rates: contact us

Dates 2025:

Departures every day from April 1st to October 31st.

• Low season from 01/04 to 11/04 and from 13/09 to 31/10
• High season from 12/04 to 12/09

Included:

• 6 nights with breakfasts
• Tourist taxes
• Luggage transport
• Access to our GPS App
• Assistance in the event of a breakdown (for rental bikes - except punctures)

Not included:

• Transport to the departure point
• Personal expenses
• Return from Amboise
• Lunches
• Drinks
• Parking
• Visits other than those included in the program
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Options:

• Standard bike or ebike rental
• Half board (6 dinners)
• Additional night(s) at the start or end of the tour in Blois or Amboise
• Bicy +: pack visit 6 castles (Blois, Chambord, Cheverny, Chaumont, Amboise and Chenonceaux)
• Theft guarantee for the rented bike
• Cancellation insurance

Level :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain:
Flat terrain. Cycle paths and shared paths of La Loire by bike.

Climate:
Mild sun, little wind and pleasant temperatures.

Technicality:

23 to 47 km per day, or about 2 to 5 hours of cycling.
Easy route to follow.

Bibliography:

All the guides on the Loire à vélo: cartovelo.fr

Additional nights:
An additional night is offered to you at the beginning and end of the tour in Blois and Amboise.

Meals:

• Breakfasts : copious (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice) or buffet
• Lunches: not included
• Dinners : half-board option with dinners at the hotel or in a nearby restaurant. Drinks not included.

The Bike:

• Rental bike: Standard bike or ebike. The rental bike is delivered to the first accommodation. At the end of the stay, we take care of the bike.
• Personal bike: we do not recommend bikes with small tires. Standard bikes and mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to service your bike before leaving. At the end of the tour, you will have to take care of your own bike the transport is at your expense. The theft guarantee does not apply to personal bikes.

Assistance:
Assistance in the event of a breakdown (except for 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. (maximum 20 kg).

Travel book :
A travel book will be send by post before departure.

Transport:

• By train: 1h30 from Paris
• By road: Blois is located 190 km from Paris, approximately 2h45 journey
• By plane: Tours or Paris 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.