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The Loire Valley castles by bike, from Blois to Amboise in 7 days

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7 days between Blois and Amboise on the Loire by bike. Discover 6 of the most prestigious castles: Blois, Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise, Cheverny, Chaumont. A remarkable itinerary!

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From Blois to Amboise on the Loire Valley castles route by bike

 

Dive into the heart of the majestic Loire Valley for a bike trip rich in historical and scenic discoveries. 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-revolution staircase, Cheverny, a source of inspiration for Hergé, or the refined 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 on the Châteaux of the Loire by bike:

  • Medieval towns of Blois and Amboise
  • Châteaux of 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, its majestic Royal Castle, its imposing cathedral and its half-timbered houses immerse you in a timeless atmosphere.

 

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

 

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

 

Day 4: from Blois to Amboise (43 km)
Leave behind the Royal Château of Blois, to pedal towards another Royal Château, that of Amboise. On the way, stop at the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire where, in addition to the magnificent Château, 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.

 

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

 

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 between hillsides and bucolic landscapes. Return to 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.

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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:

  • Self-guided online tour
  • 6 nights in hotels
  • 6 breakfasts
  • Tourist taxes
  • Luggage transport
  • Access to our Respire Voyages hiking app with day-by-day itineraries
  • Assistance in the event of a breakdown (for rental bikes - except punctures)

 

Not included:

  • Transport to the departure point
  • Personal expenses
  • half-board
  • Visits other than those included in the program
  • Tourist tax to be paid on site.

 

Options:

  • VTC or VAE rental
  • Half board (5 dinners)
  • Additional night(s) at the start or end of the tour
  • Bicy +: pack visits to 6 castles (Blois, Chambord, Cheverny, Chaumont, Amboise and Chenonceaux)
  • Theft guarantee for the rented bike
  • Cancellation insurance

 

Levels:

1 2 3 4 5 6

 

Terrain:
Flat terrain. Cycle paths and shared paths of La Loire à vélo.

 

Climate:
Mild sun, little wind and pleasant temperatures.

 

Technicality:

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

 

Bibliography:

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

 

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

 

Meals:

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

 

The Bike:

  • Rental bike: VTC or Electrically Assisted Bike. The rental bike is delivered to the first accommodation. At the end of the stay, we take care of the repatriation.
  • Personal 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).

 

Transport:

  • By train: allow 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.

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