Loire Valley - Tours to Angers
France Bike Tours
Bike the Loire Valley amid Chateaux & Gardens
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length6 days
- Prices from€897 Rates
- Book This Trip
Overview
The three Loire Valley bike tours from Orléans to Tours, Angers to Le Croisic, and this itinerary, Tours to Angers can be taken individually or one after the other. Starting in Orléans, you cycle the Loire on routes that travel west all the way to Le Croisic on the Atlantic Ocean.
Highlights
- Villandry with its famous gardens
- Renaissance Château in Azay Le Rideau
- 15th-century château in Langeais
- ‘Sleeping Beauty’ château in Ussé
- Abbey of Fontevraud
- Vineyards of Anjou
- Château in Angers
If you are interested in other bike tours in Loire Valley, all of our bicycle tours in France are here.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tours
Day 2: Tours - Azay le Rideau, 28 mi. (44 km)
Day 3: Azay le Rideau - Chinon, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 4: Chinon - Saumur, 22 mi. (36 km) + optional 7mi. (12 km)
Day 5: Saumur - Angers, 35 mi. (57 km)
Day 6: Departure from AngersAll distances are approximate. In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as weather, natural disasters, road maintenance, itinerary changes may be necessary.
Day 1: Arrival in Tours
Take time to enjoy the old and vibrant quarters of Tours city and especially the “Place Plumereau”, a beautiful square with half-timbered houses. Take a look at the splendid gothic cathedral.Day 2: Tours – Azay le Rideau, 26 mi. (41 km)
As you leave Tours behind, you come upon Savonniéres, an incredibly picturesque town surrounded by beautiful nature. You proceed to Villandry, famous for its chateau and its matchless gardens. Saché also awaits you, the home of the famous novelist Honoré de Balzac. Finally arrive in Azay le Rideau where you can admire its Renaissance chateau, a jewel set over the Indre River.Day 3: Azay le Rideau – Chinon, 22 mi. (35 km)
The final destination of today's biking is Chinon, but first, we must head towards Langeais to admire the 15th-century château. Offering a typical form of a medieval fortified castle, here you can admire the wonderful tapestries and furniture from the era in which it was built. Ride on towards the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ chateau in Ussé which has inspired Perrault for its famous fairy tail story.Day 4: Chinon – Saumur, 22 mi. (36 km) + optional 12 km
Before leaving the medieval city of Chinon, founded on the Vienne River, there is time to visit the numerous cellars which propose the famous red wine such appreciated by Rabelais. Then, continue towards the abbey of Fontevraud, the largest monastic city remaining in Europe which is the necropolis of the Plantagenêts sovereigns. You will end the day in the lovely town of Saumur.Optional canoe trip on the Vienne & Loire Rivers (approx. 3 hours)
Day 5: Saumur – Angers, 35 mi. (57 km)
The adventure continues following the Loire River before going through the vineyards of Anjou. You will reach the peaceful city of Angers and its chateau sheltering the famous Apocalypse Tapestry.Day 6: Departure
After breakfast, you will depart for your onward arrangements.Want to book the excursion package? See pricing!
Chateaux package:
- Chateau d' Azay Le Rideau
- Villandry Gardens
- Fontevraud Abbey
- One wine tasting at Chinon
It is possible to combine this tour with Loire Valley: Orléans to Tours and Loire Valley: Angers to Le Croisic. Please contact us for details.
Looking for more? View all our featured bicycle tours, specials, and news or look at our full list of bike tours in Europe and all bike tours in the Loire Valley.
Map
Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
Choose one of the following categories:
Standard category: 2 and 3-star
Superior category: 3-star
Deluxe category: 4-starBicycles
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 standard Scott Sub Sport 20 bike. Both men’s and women’s frames are available (please specify when you book).
- Included accessories: 1 rear pannier, handlebar bag, repair kit, pump, and odometer (4-day rental)
- Route descriptions & 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
- Entrances to the individual chateaux
- Helmet (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 $ 1515 £ 782 $ 1,337 € 897 kr 137523 ₪ 3620 ¥ 149542 Mex$ 16410 NZ$ 1652 NOK 10716 kr 10565 $ 988 $ 1693 £ 874 $ 1,494 € 1002 kr 153621 ₪ 4043 ¥ 167046 Mex$ 18330 NZ$ 1845 NOK 11971 kr 11802 $ 1,103 $ 2048 £ 1057 $ 1,807 € 1212 kr 185816 ₪ 4891 ¥ 202056 Mex$ 22172 NZ$ 2232 NOK 14479 kr 14276 $ 1,335 Single supplement $ 409 £ 211 $ 361 € 242 kr 37102 ₪ 977 ¥ 40345 Mex$ 4427 NZ$ 446 NOK 2891 kr 2850 $ 266 $ 539 £ 278 $ 476 € 319 kr 48907 ₪ 1287 ¥ 53181 Mex$ 5836 NZ$ 588 NOK 3811 kr 3757 $ 351 $ 772 £ 399 $ 681 € 457 kr 70064 ₪ 1844 ¥ 76188 Mex$ 8360 NZ$ 842 NOK 5460 kr 5383 $ 503 Supplement for solo traveler* $ 372 £ 192 $ 328 € 220 kr 33729 ₪ 888 ¥ 36677 Mex$ 4025 NZ$ 405 NOK 2628 kr 2591 $ 242 *Single supplement also applies
Please contact us for combined tour pricing.
Extra Options
Dinners included
Standard Superior Deluxe 5 dinners (excluding drinks) $ 390 £ 201 $ 344 € 231 kr 35416 ₪ 932 ¥ 38511 Mex$ 4226 NZ$ 425 NOK 2760 kr 2721 $ 254 $ 390 £ 201 $ 344 € 231 kr 35416 ₪ 932 ¥ 38511 Mex$ 4226 NZ$ 425 NOK 2760 kr 2721 $ 254 $ 417 £ 215 $ 368 € 247 kr 37869 ₪ 997 ¥ 41178 Mex$ 4519 NZ$ 455 NOK 2951 kr 2909 $ 272 Bike rental options
Electric bicycle rental $ 90 £ 46 $ 79 € 53 kr 8126 ₪ 214 ¥ 8836 Mex$ 970 NZ$ 98 NOK 633 kr 624 $ 58 Extra day standard touring bike rental $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 61 ¥ 2501 Mex$ 274 NZ$ 28 NOK 179 kr 177 $ 17 Extra day electric bicycle rental $ 51 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4599 ₪ 121 ¥ 5001 Mex$ 549 NZ$ 55 NOK 358 kr 353 $ 33 Child trailer, child bike, and child seat available on request.
Extra nights
Tours Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 120 £ 62 $ 106 € 71 kr 10885 ₪ 287 ¥ 11837 Mex$ 1299 NZ$ 131 NOK 848 kr 836 $ 78 $ 133 £ 69 $ 118 € 79 kr 12112 ₪ 319 ¥ 13170 Mex$ 1445 NZ$ 146 NOK 944 kr 931 $ 87 $ 204 £ 106 $ 180 € 121 kr 18551 ₪ 488 ¥ 20172 Mex$ 2214 NZ$ 223 NOK 1446 kr 1425 $ 133 Single supplement $ 90 £ 46 $ 79 € 53 kr 8126 ₪ 214 ¥ 8836 Mex$ 970 NZ$ 98 NOK 633 kr 624 $ 58 $ 98 £ 51 $ 86 € 58 kr 8892 ₪ 234 ¥ 9669 Mex$ 1061 NZ$ 107 NOK 693 kr 683 $ 64 $ 160 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14565 ₪ 383 ¥ 15838 Mex$ 1738 NZ$ 175 NOK 1135 kr 1119 $ 105 Angers Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 106 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9659 ₪ 254 ¥ 10503 Mex$ 1153 NZ$ 116 NOK 753 kr 742 $ 69 $ 125 £ 65 $ 110 € 74 kr 11345 ₪ 299 ¥ 12337 Mex$ 1354 NZ$ 136 NOK 884 kr 872 $ 81 $ 188 £ 97 $ 165 € 111 kr 17018 ₪ 448 ¥ 18505 Mex$ 2031 NZ$ 204 NOK 1326 kr 1307 $ 122 Single supplement $ 71 £ 37 $ 63 € 42 kr 6439 ₪ 169 ¥ 7002 Mex$ 768 NZ$ 77 NOK 502 kr 495 $ 46 $ 90 £ 46 $ 79 € 53 kr 8126 ₪ 214 ¥ 8836 Mex$ 970 NZ$ 98 NOK 633 kr 624 $ 58 $ 160 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14565 ₪ 383 ¥ 15838 Mex$ 1738 NZ$ 175 NOK 1135 kr 1119 $ 105 Excursions
Canoe trip on the Vienne & Loire $ 54 £ 28 $ 48 € 32 kr 4906 ₪ 129 ¥ 5335 Mex$ 585 NZ$ 59 NOK 382 kr 377 $ 35 Visit package* $ 90 £ 46 $ 79 € 53 kr 8126 ₪ 214 ¥ 8836 Mex$ 970 NZ$ 98 NOK 633 kr 624 $ 58 *Includes the following:
- Chateau d' Azay Le Rideau
- Chateau de Villandry & Villandry Gardens
- Fontevraud Abbey
- One wine tasting in Chinon
Transfers
One-way: CDG to Tours /Angers to CDG
On request Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy self-guided hotel tour with 4 days of cycling from 22 to 35 miles per day. The terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills. Electric bicycles are available upon request.
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 a TGV train to St. Pierre Corps. The TGV train requires 0 transfers and takes 1 hour and 39 minutes. From St. Pierre Corps, it is just a 3-minute walk to the regional train station and then onward to Tours. It is only a 5-minute train ride and is only 2 km in distance. You could as well take a taxi from St. Pierre Corps to your first hotel. Please note that TGV travel requires advance reservations. You can visit the SNCF website for more information and to book.
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 recommend booking the Chateaux package for an all-around, complete experience in the Loire Valley.
Remarks
Electric bicycles available on request. E-bikes are Scott E sub Active with universal frame, 9 speeds and come equipped with 2 rear panniers, 1 handlebar bag with map holder, 1 repair kit, 1 pump, 1 lock, and 1 mileage counter. E-bikes have 80 to 100 km autonomy.
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 Tours or Angers.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Loire Valley Travel.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
We are simply travelers helping travelers.Would you like to learn more About Us? How about What Makes Us Different than other companies?
Photos
Reviews
Alana A.
2 weeks agoVerified Reviewer
Ralph C.
5 months agoVerified Reviewer
Jacinta M.
2 years agoVerified Reviewer
George T.
2 years agoVerified Reviewer
Lawrence F.
2 years agoVerified Reviewer
Anette Lie B.
4 years agoVerified Reviewer
John M.
4 years agoVerified Reviewer
Tripsite Customer Reviews
Alana A.
2 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Lawrence F.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer