Pose for some epic photos in stunning settings
Enjoy exploring the majestic chateaux during the tour
On day 6 you'll visit this magnificent medieval chateau, a UNESCO heritage site and a beautiful sight to behold
Tuck into some lovely food during the tour
Discover the charming chateaux of the Loire Valley

Cycling Tour Loire Valley

Duration
7 days
Site savings
$37
From
$3,649 USD

Enjoy a stunning, relaxed 7-day cycle tour that has optional diversions for those seeking a little more of a cycling challenge, but easy enough for just about anyone to enjoy. And if it’s French gastronomical experiences you’re after, this is the cycling tour for you. This journey through the Loire Valley is a top tour in terms of food and wine, visiting some of the finest restaurants in the region, showcasing the amazing specialities of the Touraine, all included in your tour. This trip is a fully guided, small group based cycling tour, and includes a support vehicle if required. Just about all meals are included with wine and coffee, as well as charming accommodation, flexible transfers, quality bikes and luggage transfers.

  • Category
    For Food Lovers
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    2 - Moderate
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Agricultural
  • Distance
    151 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    30.2 miles
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The banks of the Loire River and its tributaries the Cher and the Indre are home to some of the finest examples of chateaux in France. The attractions of the region aren't limited to stone and mortar, however. The riverbanks are lined with the vineyards of many fine wine domains, and the local cuisine includes specialities such as cheeses, mushrooms and river fish, creating a region treasured for its gourmet delights.

This cycling route takes in all of the famed chateaux of the Loire; you will also visit other attractions including Leonardo da Vinci’s home, the Clos Luce, at Amboise, and the ‘trogolodyte’ houses carved out of the soft tufa rock along its banks. The cycling is gentle, following rivers, quiet tree-lined roads and forest tracks.

Your Loire Valley journey also takes in the fabulous chateaux of the Renaissance: elegant Chenonceau, imposing Chaumont, stately Cheverney and majestic Chambord. You will also visit the medieval gem that is the town of Loches. The riding is over gently rolling countryside, with just a few hills to help you work up an appetite! The route is split between quiet roads through fields of sunflowers and maize, passing castles, windmills and manor houses, and hard-surfaced tracks through the royal hunting forests of Loches and Chambord.

An incredibly active journey into real France, with food, wine and accommodation experiences that you will remember for a long time. Fully guided, with a support vehicle never far away, you can enjoy as much food and wine as you like!

Tour inclusions and exclusions at a glance:

What's included?
Items included in the cost of the tour

  • Transfers on the first and last days of the tour
  • Detailed daily riding instructions and map
  • Accommodation
  • Gourmet dinners every night
  • Breakfast daily
  • Fine wine (or soft drink alternative) with all evening meals and coffee to follow
  • 2 experienced bilingual guides with each tour
  • Daily bag transfers
  • Entrance fees
  • Free bike rental is included in the price of this tour (upgrade options are available - please see below).
What's not included?
Items not included in the cost of the tour

  • International / Domestic flights
  • Visas

Tour options and upgrades:

3 equipment options available
1 tour add-on available