Bike tour France on this historic and beautiful tour
Follow mostly flat bike paths and quiet roads along the Loire and Cher rivers
From city to château, exploring charming towns like Tours, Chinon, and Blois along the way
The routes are very well signposted
Soak up the unique architecture and scenery
A delightful ride not to be missed
Explore the region and all its delights

Castles on the River Loire

Duration
8 days
Site savings
$14
From
$1,352 USD

Cycle through the Loire Valley over 8 days, visiting iconic châteaux including Amboise, Villandry, Langeais, Ussé, Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceaux, and Chambord. The route follows mostly flat bike paths and quiet roads along the Loire and Cher rivers, with some gentle hills in vineyard areas. Explore historic towns like Tours, Chinon, and Blois, discover cliff dwellings carved into limestone, and visit Fontevraud Abbey. Daily distances range from 40-80 km on well-signposted routes through stunning natural landscapes.

  • Category
    Trail Riding
  • Type
    Self-Guided
  • Duration
    8 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    3 - Active
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Flat
  • Distance
    208.2 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    34.2 miles
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  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts and ends in Blois, France.

    The best way is to arrive by train to Blois (www.sncf-connect.com).

    You can fly into Paris and then take a train (3 hours) to Blois. Fly in/out of Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Paris Orly (ORY).

  • How long is the tour? How many days of cycling?

    The tour is 8 days long with 6 days of cycling.

  • What's the tour like?

    In the Loire Valley, you’ll cycle through stunning natural landscapes—mostly on flat bike paths and quiet side roads. The routes are very well signposted, and you’ll receive detailed travel documents and route information from us. In the vineyards, the terrain becomes a bit hillier, with a few short climbs to tackle.

  • Will I receive travel documents?

    With the travel document package, everyone will find the right route, precisely with all the necessary and helpful information.

    Tour App
    The Tour Operator has their own tour app where all the information is comprehensive and easy to use, plus a sophisticated orientation function which makes finding your way easy. The Tour App is definitely the most comfortable way to get around and it is completely free of charge. You can easily download the app onto any standard smartphone or tablet. In addition to the app, you can opt to receive a travel documents package on site if preferred for a small charge.


  • What will happen to my luggage?

    The Tour Operator brings your suitcases and travel bags reliably from one accommodation to the next. Instead of having to maneuver a fully packed, heavy bike, you can relax and concentrate on the cycling, the landscape and making many unforgettable memories. In the handlebar and saddle bag you only need to bring what you need during the day. Simply leave the effort to the competent ground team.

    By the way: If you don’t feel like cycling, the weather is too bad or if you suffer a minor injury, the transport service will offer you a ride if possible! Call the service hotline to ask.

    Some reminders
    Daily service: Your luggage will be transferred by the ground team every day and will be ready for you in the hotel in the evening. However, we ask you to leave your luggage in the specified location in good time so the driver can stay on schedule. You can find out when and where to drop your luggage in the travel documents.

    Weight: Please think about the backs of the drivers and only bring luggage up to a maximum of 20kg. Better to have one more bag than one very heavy piece of luggage.

    Liability: As luggage is loaded several times during the tour so pack carefully, as the Tour Operator cannot accept liability for damage to handles or wheels. Unusual luggage and currency are also excluded from liability.

Overall Rating:
4.8/5
Comfortable and beautiful bike ride
Bergthor H
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Comfortable and beautiful bike ride.Reasonably long day trips and nice bike paths, most hotels very good.

A bit of everything
Antonio Marcio Pereira
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Wonderful and unforgettable cycling tour! Everything was extremely well organized, and it all worked perfectly. The itinerary takes you through a wide variety of landscapes and settings: charming small villages, lively towns, beautiful castles, and plenty of stunning natural scenery. We had a flat tire on two consecutive days. After the second one, I no longer felt confident about the bike tire and decided to call the assistance number. In less than 30 minutes, a support van arrived, took us to our next nearby destination, and provided us with a replacement bike. That level of service made us feel very safe and well supported while traveling . We rented two e-bikes for this tour, and they were very good overall. The only feature I missed was front suspension. My suggestion is that, in a future fleet renewal, they consider offering bikes with front suspension, which would make the riding experience even more comfortable and safer for customers.

Delightful wander through the French countryside
Peter Morris
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Everything worked perfectly. The route, the app, the weather, the hotels, restaurants and cafes and chateaux. And the chorus of birds along the way was a free soundtrack. And we found an arboretum which was closed but the wonderful host treated us to an impromptu tour. A wonderful break.