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 $ 1477 £ 779 $ 1,348 € 892 kr 136889 ₪ 3667 ¥ 154098 Mex$ 16440 NZ$ 1614 NOK 10632 zł 3878 S$ 1332 kr 10608 $ 990 $ 1676 £ 884 $ 1,529 € 1012 kr 155305 ₪ 4160 ¥ 174829 Mex$ 18652 NZ$ 1831 NOK 12062 zł 4400 S$ 1512 kr 12036 $ 1,123 $ 2090 £ 1102 $ 1,907 € 1262 kr 193671 ₪ 5188 ¥ 218018 Mex$ 23260 NZ$ 2283 NOK 15042 zł 5487 S$ 1885 kr 15009 $ 1,400 Single supplement $ 437 £ 231 $ 399 € 264 kr 40514 ₪ 1085 ¥ 45608 Mex$ 4866 NZ$ 478 NOK 3147 zł 1148 S$ 394 kr 3140 $ 293 $ 656 £ 346 $ 598 € 396 kr 60771 ₪ 1628 ¥ 68411 Mex$ 7299 NZ$ 716 NOK 4720 zł 1722 S$ 591 kr 4710 $ 439 $ 911 £ 480 $ 831 € 550 kr 84405 ₪ 2261 ¥ 95016 Mex$ 10137 NZ$ 995 NOK 6556 zł 2391 S$ 822 kr 6541 $ 610 Supplement for traveling alone* $ 273 £ 144 $ 249 € 165 kr 25321 ₪ 678 ¥ 28505 Mex$ 3041 NZ$ 298 NOK 1967 zł 717 S$ 246 kr 1962 $ 183 *Single supplement also applies.
Extra Options
Dinners included
Standard Superior Deluxe 5 dinners (excluding drinks) $ 366 £ 193 $ 334 € 221 kr 33915 ₪ 909 ¥ 38179 Mex$ 4073 NZ$ 400 NOK 2634 zł 961 S$ 330 kr 2628 $ 245 $ 392 £ 207 $ 358 € 237 kr 36371 ₪ 974 ¥ 40943 Mex$ 4368 NZ$ 429 NOK 2825 zł 1030 S$ 354 kr 2819 $ 263 $ 409 £ 216 $ 373 € 247 kr 37905 ₪ 1015 ¥ 42671 Mex$ 4552 NZ$ 447 NOK 2944 zł 1074 S$ 369 kr 2938 $ 274 Bike options
Electric bike rental (4 days) $ 88 £ 46 $ 80 € 53 kr 8134 ₪ 218 ¥ 9156 Mex$ 977 NZ$ 96 NOK 632 zł 230 S$ 79 kr 630 $ 59 Extra day standard touring bike rental $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2302 ₪ 62 ¥ 2591 Mex$ 276 NZ$ 27 NOK 179 zł 65 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 17 Extra day electric bicycle rental $ 50 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4604 ₪ 123 ¥ 5183 Mex$ 553 NZ$ 54 NOK 358 zł 130 S$ 45 kr 357 $ 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 £ 65 $ 112 € 74 kr 11356 ₪ 304 ¥ 12784 Mex$ 1364 NZ$ 134 NOK 882 zł 322 S$ 111 kr 880 $ 82 $ 157 £ 83 $ 144 € 95 kr 14579 ₪ 391 ¥ 16412 Mex$ 1751 NZ$ 172 NOK 1132 zł 413 S$ 142 kr 1130 $ 105 $ 235 £ 124 $ 215 € 142 kr 21792 ₪ 584 ¥ 24531 Mex$ 2617 NZ$ 257 NOK 1693 zł 617 S$ 212 kr 1689 $ 158 Single supplement: $ 88 £ 46 $ 80 € 53 kr 8134 ₪ 218 ¥ 9156 Mex$ 977 NZ$ 96 NOK 632 zł 230 S$ 79 kr 630 $ 59 $ 123 £ 65 $ 112 € 74 kr 11356 ₪ 304 ¥ 12784 Mex$ 1364 NZ$ 134 NOK 882 zł 322 S$ 111 kr 880 $ 82 $ 184 £ 97 $ 168 € 111 kr 17034 ₪ 456 ¥ 19176 Mex$ 2046 NZ$ 201 NOK 1323 zł 483 S$ 166 kr 1320 $ 123 Tours Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 118 £ 62 $ 107 € 71 kr 10896 ₪ 292 ¥ 12266 Mex$ 1309 NZ$ 128 NOK 846 zł 309 S$ 106 kr 844 $ 79 $ 144 £ 76 $ 131 € 87 kr 13351 ₪ 358 ¥ 15030 Mex$ 1603 NZ$ 157 NOK 1037 zł 378 S$ 130 kr 1035 $ 97 $ 200 £ 106 $ 183 € 121 kr 18569 ₪ 497 ¥ 20903 Mex$ 2230 NZ$ 219 NOK 1442 zł 526 S$ 181 kr 1439 $ 134 Single supplement $ 79 £ 42 $ 73 € 48 kr 7366 ₪ 197 ¥ 8292 Mex$ 885 NZ$ 87 NOK 572 zł 209 S$ 72 kr 571 $ 53 $ 96 £ 51 $ 88 € 58 kr 8901 ₪ 238 ¥ 10020 Mex$ 1069 NZ$ 105 NOK 691 zł 252 S$ 87 kr 690 $ 64 $ 157 £ 83 $ 144 € 95 kr 14579 ₪ 391 ¥ 16412 Mex$ 1751 NZ$ 172 NOK 1132 zł 413 S$ 142 kr 1130 $ 105 Excursions
Visit package* $ 123 £ 65 $ 112 € 74 kr 11356 ₪ 304 ¥ 12784 Mex$ 1364 NZ$ 134 NOK 882 zł 322 S$ 111 kr 880 $ 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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