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Castles on the River Loire
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.
- CategoryTrail Riding
- TypeSelf-Guided
- Duration8 days
- Culture LevelFamiliar
- Skill Level2 - Novice
- Activity Level3 - Active
- Elevation2 - Moderate
- TerrainFlat
- Distance208.2 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance34.2 miles
Stay in 3 and 4 star (French classification) accommodation throughout the tour
Below are the sample accommodations during the tour which may change depending on availability:
Hotel Beelodge, Blois
Hotel Hampton by Hilton, Tours
Hotel Diderot, Chinon
Hotel Le Grand Monarque
Hotel La Roseraie






