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The Loire Valley castles by bike, from Blois to Tours in 6 days

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Discover the most beautiful castles of the Loire by bike between Blois and Tours. 6 days between heritage, nature and remarkable cities. Each pedal stroke brings you closer to the treasures of the Loire.

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The Loire Valley castles by bike via Chambord, Chenonceau or Chaumont

 

Enjoy an unforgettable bike ride along the Loire, combining history, heritage and nature. As soon as you arrive in Blois, you will discover its royal castle, its medieval streets and its warm atmosphere. Then, head for Chambord, Cheverny and their majestic estates, punctuated by surprising discoveries. Pedal through the heart of the Sologne vineyards, cross charming villages and be amazed by unique panoramas of the Loire. On the way, savor the local specialties. Finally, treat yourself to a gourmet break in Amboise and Tours, treasures of art and gastronomy. Enough to create unforgettable memories with every pedal stroke.

 

Highlights of the stay on the Châteaux of the Loire by bike:

  • Cities of Blois, Amboise and Tours
  • Châteaux of Chambord, Chenonceau, Chaumont (among others)
  • Vouvray vineyards
  • Along the water, along the Cher and the Loire by bike

 

Day 1: arrival in Blois
Get your bearings in the medieval city of Blois. With its Royal Castle, its cathedral and its half-timbered houses, it is a little journey through time that is offered to you on the banks of the Loire.

 

Day 2: from Blois to Cheverny via Chambord (44 km)
It is by a cycle path along the Loire that you leave Blois. You move away from the river to quickly reach Chambord, a majestic castle planted in the middle of an immense national forest. A visit strongly recommended to admire its famous ingenious staircase and its 426 rooms. The route continues on peaceful roads to reach Cheverny. Its pretty castle strongly inspired Hergé to design the Moulinsart castle in Tintin.

 

Day 3: from Cheverny to Chaumont-sur-Loire or its surroundings (33 to 42 km)
Today, you cycle through the vineyards of Sologne before following the Beuvron, the Cosson and then the Loire. You arrive at Chaumont-sur-Loire and its incredible Estate where you can visit the castle but also "The Center of Arts and Nature" and "The International Garden Festival".

 

Day 4: from Chaumont-sur-Loire or its surroundings to Amboise via Chenonceaux (43 to 59 km)
It is towards Amboise, its Royal Castle and the last home of Leonardo da Vinci that you cycle. On the way, you follow the Loire and the Cher. Stop at Chenonceau, a magnificent castle, built directly on the Cher.

 

Day 5: from Amboise to Tours (32 to 37 km)
This stage takes you through the hillside vineyards of Vouvray, which produce delicious still and sparkling white wines. You will come across many troglodyte cellars. If you wish, a detour to the Château de Valmer and its terraced gardens offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area. Tours is just a few pedal strokes away.

 

Day 6: Tours
End of the tour after breakfast. Possibility of additional night(s) to enjoy the city: take the time to stroll through the picturesque streets of Old Tours and admire the half-timbered houses on Place Plumereau. Don't miss the majestic Saint-Gatien Cathedral and take a detour to the Museum of Fine Arts for an artistic journey. Also taste the gastronomy of Tours, renowned for its specialties and wines.

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General information:

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

 

Dates 2025:

Departures every day from April 1st to November 2nd.

  • Low season from 01/04 to 11/04 and from 13/09 to 02/11
  • High season from 12/04 to 12/09

 

Included:

  • Self-guided online tour
  • 5 nights in hotels
  • 5 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 beginning or end of the tour
  • Bicy +: visit pack of 5 castles (Blois, Chambord, 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:

32 to 59 km of hiking per day, or about 3 to 6 hours of cycling.
Easy to follow itinerary.

 

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 Tours.

 

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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