Loire Valley - Orléans to Tours
France Bike Tours
A Loire Valley bike tour with many amazing options
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- Length6 days
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Overview
The three Loire Valley bike tours from Orléans to Tours, Tours to Angers, and Angers to Le Croisic can be taken individually or one after the other. Starting in Orléans, the routes travel west all the way to Le Croisic on the Atlantic Ocean.
In Tours to Angers route includes Villandry with its famous gardens, a Renaissance château in Azay Le Rideau, the 15th château in Langeais, the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ château in Ussé, the abbey of Fontevraud, the vineyards of Anjou, and the château in Angers.
In Angers to Le Croisic route includes the vineyards at Anjou, the rivers Loire and Layon, Champtoceaux in its magnificent setting, Nantes, and the beaches of St. Brévin and Le Croisic.
And this specific itinerary features the Loire through the historic town of Orléans, the flowered city of Beaugency, the Château of Chambord (see Château Country bike tour), the Château of Blois, the Château of Chaumont, and ‘Clos Luce.’
Highlights
- Château of Chambord: the most popular Château of the Loire Valley
- The beauty of the forests and vineyards of Touraine Mesland
- Vineyards of Montlouis
- Several châteaux that make this region famous
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Orléans
Day 2: Orlèans - Beaugency, 16 mi (26 km)
Day 3: Beaugency - Blois, 29 mi (46 km)
Day 4: Blois - Amboise, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 5: Amboise - Tours, 17 or 21 mi. (27 or 31 km)
Day 6: Departure from ToursAll distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, route disturbances due to repairs, detours, etc.
Day 1: Arrival in Orlèans
Discover Orlèans and its old historical center, situated between the large countryside fields of the Beauce region and the green pastures, ponds, and forests of the Sologne region.Day 2: Orlèans - Beaugency, 16 mi (26 km)
Following the wild river banks, you cycle the Loire Valley in peace and serenity through the charming and very flowered city of Beaugency.Day 3: Beaugency - Blois, 29 mi (46 km)
Leaving Beaugency, you bike once again along the river banks passing the prestigious château of Chambord: the most popular Château of the Loire Valley, a masterpiece of the Renaissance period. Cycling the Loire Valley further, you follow the path in the direction of Blois. This charming town presents a rich historical heritage with a château offering a brilliant illustration of the evolution of French architecture from the Middle Ages to the 17th century.Day 4: Blois - Amboise, 25 mi (40 km)
Today you discover the beauty of the forests and vineyards of Touraine Mesland until you reach the chateau of Chaumont. This castle, originally built in the 10th century but then burned to the ground in the 15th century by orders from King Louis XI, was rebuilt later in the 15th century. Enjoy the view overlooking the Loire river before cycling on to Amboise and its royal chateau from the 15th-16th century. A little further down the road, you find the last home of Léonardo Da Vinci: Manorhouse of ‘Clos Lucé’.Optional canoe trip on the Loire river (approx. 1h 30).
Day 5: Amboise - Tours, 17 or 33 mi. (30 or 53 km)
Today you bike Loire Valley through the vineyards of Montlouis to discover the numerous cellars offering sweet white or sparkling wines. Then, enjoy the lovely chateau of la Bourdaisière birthplace of Gabrielle d’Estrées, the favorite of King Henry IV. Continue to the heart of the city Tours to admire the old quarters sheltering the famous “Place Plumereau” and its half-timbered houses.Today you also have the option to cycle the brand new bike paths of the Cher à Vélo via Château de Chenonceau, before reaching Montlouis then finally, Tours.
Day 6: Departure from Tours
Want to book the Chateau package? See pricing!
- Châteaux de Meung sur Loire
- Domaine de Chambord (château and gardens)
- Domaine de Chaumont-sur Loire (château and Garden Festival)
- Park Leonardo da Vince in Amboise
It is possible to combine this tour with Loire Valley: Tours to Angers and Loire Valley: Angers to Le Croisic. Please contact us for details.
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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
Choose one of the following categories:
Standard category: 2 and 3 star
Superior category: 3 star
Deluxe category: 4 star
All rooms with private facilities.Bicycles
Accessories
Included accessories
- Counter (one per booking)
- One bottle (100% recyclable)
- Repair kit and life/visibility jacket
- Pump
- Lock
- Front pannier with map holder
- Rear rack and pannier (2 panniers on e-bike)
Supplemental accessories
- Child trailer (up to 5 years old)
- Maximum weight: 37kg
- Steel structure
- 2 seats with a security system
- Wheels: 20" quick release
- Waterproof polyester hood
- Anti-insect net
- Storage at the back
- Repair kit
- 'Follow-me' tandem (5 to 8 years old)
- Lock and life jacket
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 5 nights
- Breakfasts
- Hotel to hotel luggage transfer
- 27-speed Scott Sub Sport 20 standard bicycle (men’s and women’s frames, please specify)
- Included bike accessories: one rear pannier, handlebar bag, odometer, repair kit, lock, and pump (4-day rental)
- Route descriptions and maps (one set per room)
- Luggage transfer (Allowance is one piece per guest weighing no more than 20 kg. Additional pieces will require a surcharge of €20/piece)
- Personalized navigation app
- City taxes
- 7-day hotline
What’s Not Included
- All travel to/from tour start and finish
- Lunches and dinners
- Entrance fees or excursion fees (see pricing)
- Helmet rental (free of charge, must be reserved in advance)
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Arrival possible daily from March 1 to October 31, 2024
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2024
Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 1481 £ 777 $ 1,346 € 892 Ft 351188 kr 136757 ₪ 3649 ¥ 154545 Mex$ 16359 NZ$ 1618 NOK 10572 zł 3870 S$ 1331 kr 10553 $ 988 $ 1680 £ 882 $ 1,527 € 1012 Ft 398433 kr 155154 ₪ 4140 ¥ 175336 Mex$ 18560 NZ$ 1836 NOK 11994 zł 4390 S$ 1511 kr 11972 $ 1,121 $ 2095 £ 1100 $ 1,905 € 1262 Ft 496860 kr 193483 ₪ 5162 ¥ 218650 Mex$ 23145 NZ$ 2289 NOK 14957 zł 5475 S$ 1884 kr 14930 $ 1,398 Single supplement $ 438 £ 230 $ 398 € 264 Ft 103939 kr 40475 ₪ 1080 ¥ 45740 Mex$ 4842 NZ$ 479 NOK 3129 zł 1145 S$ 394 kr 3123 $ 292 $ 658 £ 345 $ 598 € 396 Ft 155909 kr 60713 ₪ 1620 ¥ 68610 Mex$ 7263 NZ$ 718 NOK 4693 zł 1718 S$ 591 kr 4685 $ 439 $ 913 £ 479 $ 830 € 550 Ft 216540 kr 84323 ₪ 2250 ¥ 95291 Mex$ 10087 NZ$ 998 NOK 6519 zł 2386 S$ 821 kr 6507 $ 609 Supplement for traveling alone* $ 274 £ 144 $ 249 € 165 Ft 64962 kr 25297 ₪ 675 ¥ 28587 Mex$ 3026 NZ$ 299 NOK 1956 zł 716 S$ 246 kr 1952 $ 183 *Single supplement also applies.
Extra Options
Dinners included
Standard Superior Deluxe 5 dinners (excluding drinks) $ 367 £ 193 $ 334 € 221 Ft 87010 kr 33883 ₪ 904 ¥ 38290 Mex$ 4053 NZ$ 401 NOK 2619 zł 959 S$ 330 kr 2614 $ 245 $ 394 £ 207 $ 358 € 237 Ft 93309 kr 36336 ₪ 969 ¥ 41062 Mex$ 4347 NZ$ 430 NOK 2809 zł 1028 S$ 354 kr 2804 $ 263 $ 410 £ 215 $ 373 € 247 Ft 97246 kr 37869 ₪ 1010 ¥ 42794 Mex$ 4530 NZ$ 448 NOK 2927 zł 1072 S$ 369 kr 2922 $ 274 Bike options
Electric bike rental (4 days) $ 88 £ 46 $ 80 € 53 Ft 20867 kr 8126 ₪ 217 ¥ 9183 Mex$ 972 NZ$ 96 NOK 628 zł 230 S$ 79 kr 627 $ 59 Extra day standard touring bike rental $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 Ft 5906 kr 2300 ₪ 61 ¥ 2599 Mex$ 275 NZ$ 27 NOK 178 zł 65 S$ 22 kr 177 $ 17 Extra day electric bicycle rental $ 50 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 Ft 11811 kr 4599 ₪ 123 ¥ 5198 Mex$ 550 NZ$ 54 NOK 356 zł 130 S$ 45 kr 355 $ 33 Tandems, child bikes, child trailer, and child seats are available for this tour. Ask us.
Extra nights
Orleans Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 123 £ 64 $ 112 € 74 Ft 29134 kr 11345 ₪ 303 ¥ 12821 Mex$ 1357 NZ$ 134 NOK 877 zł 321 S$ 110 kr 875 $ 82 $ 158 £ 83 $ 143 € 95 Ft 37402 kr 14565 ₪ 389 ¥ 16459 Mex$ 1742 NZ$ 172 NOK 1126 zł 412 S$ 142 kr 1124 $ 105 $ 236 £ 124 $ 214 € 142 Ft 55907 kr 21771 ₪ 581 ¥ 24602 Mex$ 2604 NZ$ 258 NOK 1683 zł 616 S$ 212 kr 1680 $ 157 Single supplement: $ 88 £ 46 $ 80 € 53 Ft 20867 kr 8126 ₪ 217 ¥ 9183 Mex$ 972 NZ$ 96 NOK 628 zł 230 S$ 79 kr 627 $ 59 $ 123 £ 64 $ 112 € 74 Ft 29134 kr 11345 ₪ 303 ¥ 12821 Mex$ 1357 NZ$ 134 NOK 877 zł 321 S$ 110 kr 875 $ 82 $ 184 £ 97 $ 168 € 111 Ft 43702 kr 17018 ₪ 454 ¥ 19231 Mex$ 2036 NZ$ 201 NOK 1316 zł 482 S$ 166 kr 1313 $ 123 Tours Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 118 £ 62 $ 107 € 71 Ft 27953 kr 10885 ₪ 290 ¥ 12301 Mex$ 1302 NZ$ 129 NOK 841 zł 308 S$ 106 kr 840 $ 79 $ 144 £ 76 $ 131 € 87 Ft 34253 kr 13338 ₪ 356 ¥ 15073 Mex$ 1596 NZ$ 158 NOK 1031 zł 377 S$ 130 kr 1029 $ 96 $ 201 £ 105 $ 183 € 121 Ft 47639 kr 18551 ₪ 495 ¥ 20964 Mex$ 2219 NZ$ 219 NOK 1434 zł 525 S$ 181 kr 1431 $ 134 Single supplement $ 80 £ 42 $ 72 € 48 Ft 18898 kr 7359 ₪ 196 ¥ 8316 Mex$ 880 NZ$ 87 NOK 569 zł 208 S$ 72 kr 568 $ 53 $ 96 £ 51 $ 88 € 58 Ft 22835 kr 8892 ₪ 237 ¥ 10049 Mex$ 1064 NZ$ 105 NOK 687 zł 252 S$ 87 kr 686 $ 64 $ 158 £ 83 $ 143 € 95 Ft 37402 kr 14565 ₪ 389 ¥ 16459 Mex$ 1742 NZ$ 172 NOK 1126 zł 412 S$ 142 kr 1124 $ 105 Excursions
Visit package* $ 123 £ 64 $ 112 € 74 Ft 29134 kr 11345 ₪ 303 ¥ 12821 Mex$ 1357 NZ$ 134 NOK 877 zł 321 S$ 110 kr 875 $ 82 *Includes entrance to the following:
- Château de Meung sur Loire
- Park Leonardo Da Vinci in Amboise
- Domaine de Chambord (château + gardens)
- Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (château + Garden Festival)
Transfers
Paris CDG to Orleans On request Tours to Paris CDG On request Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
Easy self-guided hotel tour with 4 days of cycling from 16 to 29 miles per day. Terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills.
Airport Info
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Local Travel
From the Paris CDG Terminal 2 Train Station you can take a train to Orleans. Total trip time can take between 3 to 5 hours depending on connections, and costs around €70. Depending on time schedules, you can either take a TGV train from the airport to Orleans or a RER/IC train from the airport to Paris Austerlitz station and then on to Orleans. Tickets for TGV trains need to be reserved in advance. Please note that TGV travel requires advance reservation. You can visit the SNCF website for more information and to book.
From Orleans Center it is best to take a taxi to your first hotel. On weekdays, a taxi will cost around €27. Weekends andholidays, a taxi costs approximately €36-50.Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The climate in the Loire Valley is favorable most of the year, the river often acting as a line of demarcation in France’s weather between the northern climate and the southern. The river has a significant effect on the microclimate of the region, adding a few degrees of temperature. The climate can be cool with springtime frost while wine harvest months may have rain. Summers are hot, however, influences from the Atlantic moderate the temperature with breeze.
Recommended
We advise booking the Chateaux package. See day to day itinerary and pricing for more details.
Important to know
DOCUMENTS
It is each traveler's responsibility to research travel requirements and to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, blank visa pages required for your destination (s), and any other requirement.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU citizens: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and the destination country.
EU-citizens: (without special situations like dual citizenship, main residence abroad or a limited-validity passport) are required to have a valid passport or ID-card, not expiring within six (6) months from the end of your tour.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Extra Stay
Extra nights available in Orleans, Tours and Amboise.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Loire Valley Travel.
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