Loire Valley - Orléans to Tours
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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
Arrival possible daily from March 1 to October 31, 2025
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
Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 1460 £ 758 $ 1,357 € 892 Ft 364033 kr 136026 ₪ 3804 ¥ 147310 Mex$ 19518 NZ$ 1606 kr 10628 zł 3908 S$ 1299 kr 10317 CHF 854 $ 1,005 $ 1656 £ 860 $ 1,540 € 1012 Ft 413006 kr 154325 ₪ 4316 ¥ 167127 Mex$ 22143 NZ$ 1822 kr 12058 zł 4434 S$ 1473 kr 11705 CHF 969 $ 1,140 $ 2065 £ 1072 $ 1,921 € 1262 Ft 515034 kr 192449 ₪ 5382 ¥ 208414 Mex$ 27613 NZ$ 2272 kr 15037 zł 5529 S$ 1837 kr 14597 CHF 1208 $ 1,422 Single supplement $ 432 £ 224 $ 402 € 264 Ft 107741 kr 40259 ₪ 1126 ¥ 43598 Mex$ 5776 NZ$ 475 kr 3146 zł 1157 S$ 384 kr 3054 CHF 253 $ 297 $ 648 £ 336 $ 603 € 396 Ft 161611 kr 60388 ₪ 1689 ¥ 65398 Mex$ 8665 NZ$ 713 kr 4718 zł 1735 S$ 577 kr 4580 CHF 379 $ 446 $ 900 £ 467 $ 837 € 550 Ft 224460 kr 83872 ₪ 2346 ¥ 90830 Mex$ 12034 NZ$ 990 kr 6553 zł 2410 S$ 801 kr 6362 CHF 527 $ 620 Supplement for traveling alone* $ 270 £ 140 $ 251 € 165 Ft 67338 kr 25162 ₪ 704 ¥ 27249 Mex$ 3610 NZ$ 297 kr 1966 zł 723 S$ 240 kr 1908 CHF 158 $ 186 *Single supplement also applies.
Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 1460 £ 758 $ 1,357 € 892 Ft 364033 kr 136026 ₪ 3804 ¥ 147310 Mex$ 19518 NZ$ 1606 kr 10628 zł 3908 S$ 1299 kr 10317 CHF 854 $ 1,005 $ 1656 £ 860 $ 1,540 € 1012 Ft 413006 kr 154325 ₪ 4316 ¥ 167127 Mex$ 22143 NZ$ 1822 kr 12058 zł 4434 S$ 1473 kr 11705 CHF 969 $ 1,140 $ 2065 £ 1072 $ 1,921 € 1262 Ft 515034 kr 192449 ₪ 5382 ¥ 208414 Mex$ 27613 NZ$ 2272 kr 15037 zł 5529 S$ 1837 kr 14597 CHF 1208 $ 1,422 Single room $ 1892 £ 982 $ 1,759 € 1156 Ft 471774 kr 176284 ₪ 4930 ¥ 190908 Mex$ 25294 NZ$ 2081 kr 13774 zł 5065 S$ 1683 kr 13371 CHF 1107 $ 1,302 $ 2322 £ 1205 $ 2,159 € 1419 Ft 579107 kr 216391 ₪ 6052 ¥ 234342 Mex$ 31049 NZ$ 2555 kr 16907 zł 6217 S$ 2066 kr 16413 CHF 1359 $ 1,599 $ 2965 £ 1539 $ 2,758 € 1812 Ft 739494 kr 276321 ₪ 7728 ¥ 299244 Mex$ 39648 NZ$ 3262 kr 21590 zł 7939 S$ 2638 kr 20959 CHF 1735 $ 2,042 Supplement for traveling alone* on request *In addition to single room price.
Extra Options
Dinners included
Standard Superior Deluxe 5 dinners (excluding drinks) $ 362 £ 188 $ 336 € 221 Ft 90192 kr 33701 ₪ 943 ¥ 36497 Mex$ 4836 NZ$ 398 kr 2633 zł 968 S$ 322 kr 2556 CHF 212 $ 249 $ 388 £ 201 $ 361 € 237 Ft 96722 kr 36141 ₪ 1011 ¥ 39140 Mex$ 5186 NZ$ 427 kr 2824 zł 1038 S$ 345 kr 2741 CHF 227 $ 267 $ 404 £ 210 $ 376 € 247 Ft 100803 kr 37666 ₪ 1053 ¥ 40791 Mex$ 5405 NZ$ 445 kr 2943 zł 1082 S$ 360 kr 2857 CHF 237 $ 278 Bike options
Electric bike rental (4 days) $ 87 £ 45 $ 81 € 53 Ft 21630 kr 8082 ₪ 226 ¥ 8753 Mex$ 1160 NZ$ 95 kr 631 zł 232 S$ 77 kr 613 CHF 51 $ 60 Extra day standard touring bike rental $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 Ft 6122 kr 2287 ₪ 64 ¥ 2477 Mex$ 328 NZ$ 27 kr 179 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 173 CHF 14 $ 17 Extra day electric bicycle rental $ 49 £ 25 $ 46 € 30 Ft 12243 kr 4575 ₪ 128 ¥ 4954 Mex$ 656 NZ$ 54 kr 357 zł 131 S$ 44 kr 347 CHF 29 $ 34 Tandems, child bikes, child trailer, and child seats are available for this tour. Ask us.
Extra nights
Orleans Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 121 £ 63 $ 113 € 74 Ft 30200 kr 11285 ₪ 316 ¥ 12221 Mex$ 1619 NZ$ 133 kr 882 zł 324 S$ 108 kr 856 CHF 71 $ 83 $ 155 £ 81 $ 145 € 95 Ft 38770 kr 14487 ₪ 405 ¥ 15689 Mex$ 2079 NZ$ 171 kr 1132 zł 416 S$ 138 kr 1099 CHF 91 $ 107 $ 232 £ 121 $ 216 € 142 Ft 57951 kr 21654 ₪ 606 ¥ 23451 Mex$ 3107 NZ$ 256 kr 1692 zł 622 S$ 207 kr 1642 CHF 136 $ 160 Single supplement: $ 87 £ 45 $ 81 € 53 Ft 21630 kr 8082 ₪ 226 ¥ 8753 Mex$ 1160 NZ$ 95 kr 631 zł 232 S$ 77 kr 613 CHF 51 $ 60 $ 121 £ 63 $ 113 € 74 Ft 30200 kr 11285 ₪ 316 ¥ 12221 Mex$ 1619 NZ$ 133 kr 882 zł 324 S$ 108 kr 856 CHF 71 $ 83 $ 182 £ 94 $ 169 € 111 Ft 45300 kr 16927 ₪ 473 ¥ 18331 Mex$ 2429 NZ$ 200 kr 1323 zł 486 S$ 162 kr 1284 CHF 106 $ 125 Tours Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 116 £ 60 $ 108 € 71 Ft 28976 kr 10827 ₪ 303 ¥ 11725 Mex$ 1554 NZ$ 128 kr 846 zł 311 S$ 103 kr 821 CHF 68 $ 80 $ 142 £ 74 $ 132 € 87 Ft 35505 kr 13267 ₪ 371 ¥ 14368 Mex$ 1904 NZ$ 157 kr 1037 zł 381 S$ 127 kr 1006 CHF 83 $ 98 $ 198 £ 103 $ 184 € 121 Ft 49381 kr 18452 ₪ 516 ¥ 19983 Mex$ 2648 NZ$ 218 kr 1442 zł 530 S$ 176 kr 1400 CHF 116 $ 136 Single supplement $ 79 £ 41 $ 73 € 48 Ft 19589 kr 7320 ₪ 205 ¥ 7927 Mex$ 1050 NZ$ 86 kr 572 zł 210 S$ 70 kr 555 CHF 46 $ 54 $ 95 £ 49 $ 88 € 58 Ft 23670 kr 8845 ₪ 247 ¥ 9578 Mex$ 1269 NZ$ 104 kr 691 zł 254 S$ 84 kr 671 CHF 56 $ 65 $ 155 £ 81 $ 145 € 95 Ft 38770 kr 14487 ₪ 405 ¥ 15689 Mex$ 2079 NZ$ 171 kr 1132 zł 416 S$ 138 kr 1099 CHF 91 $ 107 Excursions
Visit package* $ 121 £ 63 $ 113 € 74 Ft 30200 kr 11285 ₪ 316 ¥ 12221 Mex$ 1619 NZ$ 133 kr 882 zł 324 S$ 108 kr 856 CHF 71 $ 83 *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 Dinners included
Standard Superior Deluxe 5 dinners (excluding drinks) $ 370 £ 192 $ 344 € 226 Ft 92233 kr 34464 ₪ 964 ¥ 37323 Mex$ 4945 NZ$ 407 kr 2693 zł 990 S$ 329 kr 2614 CHF 216 $ 255 $ 396 £ 206 $ 368 € 242 Ft 98762 kr 36904 ₪ 1032 ¥ 39965 Mex$ 5295 NZ$ 436 kr 2883 zł 1060 S$ 352 kr 2799 CHF 232 $ 273 $ 412 £ 214 $ 384 € 252 Ft 102843 kr 38429 ₪ 1075 ¥ 41617 Mex$ 5514 NZ$ 454 kr 3003 zł 1104 S$ 367 kr 2915 CHF 241 $ 284 Bike options
Electric bike rental (4 days) $ 87 £ 45 $ 81 € 53 Ft 21630 kr 8082 ₪ 226 ¥ 8753 Mex$ 1160 NZ$ 95 kr 631 zł 232 S$ 77 kr 613 CHF 51 $ 60 Extra day standard touring bike rental $ 26 £ 14 $ 24 € 16 Ft 6530 kr 2440 ₪ 68 ¥ 2642 Mex$ 350 NZ$ 29 kr 191 zł 70 S$ 23 kr 185 CHF 15 $ 18 Extra day electric bicycle rental $ 52 £ 27 $ 49 € 32 Ft 13059 kr 4880 ₪ 136 ¥ 5285 Mex$ 700 NZ$ 58 kr 381 zł 140 S$ 47 kr 370 CHF 31 $ 36 Tandems, child bikes, child trailer, and child seats are available for this tour. Ask us.
Extra nights
Orleans Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 121 £ 63 $ 113 € 74 Ft 30200 kr 11285 ₪ 316 ¥ 12221 Mex$ 1619 NZ$ 133 kr 882 zł 324 S$ 108 kr 856 CHF 71 $ 83 $ 155 £ 81 $ 145 € 95 Ft 38770 kr 14487 ₪ 405 ¥ 15689 Mex$ 2079 NZ$ 171 kr 1132 zł 416 S$ 138 kr 1099 CHF 91 $ 107 $ 232 £ 121 $ 216 € 142 Ft 57951 kr 21654 ₪ 606 ¥ 23451 Mex$ 3107 NZ$ 256 kr 1692 zł 622 S$ 207 kr 1642 CHF 136 $ 160 Single supplement: $ 87 £ 45 $ 81 € 53 Ft 21630 kr 8082 ₪ 226 ¥ 8753 Mex$ 1160 NZ$ 95 kr 631 zł 232 S$ 77 kr 613 CHF 51 $ 60 $ 121 £ 63 $ 113 € 74 Ft 30200 kr 11285 ₪ 316 ¥ 12221 Mex$ 1619 NZ$ 133 kr 882 zł 324 S$ 108 kr 856 CHF 71 $ 83 $ 182 £ 94 $ 169 € 111 Ft 45300 kr 16927 ₪ 473 ¥ 18331 Mex$ 2429 NZ$ 200 kr 1323 zł 486 S$ 162 kr 1284 CHF 106 $ 125 Tours Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 116 £ 60 $ 108 € 71 Ft 28976 kr 10827 ₪ 303 ¥ 11725 Mex$ 1554 NZ$ 128 kr 846 zł 311 S$ 103 kr 821 CHF 68 $ 80 $ 142 £ 74 $ 132 € 87 Ft 35505 kr 13267 ₪ 371 ¥ 14368 Mex$ 1904 NZ$ 157 kr 1037 zł 381 S$ 127 kr 1006 CHF 83 $ 98 $ 198 £ 103 $ 184 € 121 Ft 49381 kr 18452 ₪ 516 ¥ 19983 Mex$ 2648 NZ$ 218 kr 1442 zł 530 S$ 176 kr 1400 CHF 116 $ 136 Single supplement $ 79 £ 41 $ 73 € 48 Ft 19589 kr 7320 ₪ 205 ¥ 7927 Mex$ 1050 NZ$ 86 kr 572 zł 210 S$ 70 kr 555 CHF 46 $ 54 $ 95 £ 49 $ 88 € 58 Ft 23670 kr 8845 ₪ 247 ¥ 9578 Mex$ 1269 NZ$ 104 kr 691 zł 254 S$ 84 kr 671 CHF 56 $ 65 $ 155 £ 81 $ 145 € 95 Ft 38770 kr 14487 ₪ 405 ¥ 15689 Mex$ 2079 NZ$ 171 kr 1132 zł 416 S$ 138 kr 1099 CHF 91 $ 107 Excursions
Visit package* $ 121 £ 63 $ 113 € 74 Ft 30200 kr 11285 ₪ 316 ¥ 12221 Mex$ 1619 NZ$ 133 kr 882 zł 324 S$ 108 kr 856 CHF 71 $ 83 *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 Additional luggage
Per piece/transfer $ 33 £ 17 $ 30 € 20 Ft 8162 kr 3050 ₪ 85 ¥ 3303 Mex$ 438 NZ$ 36 kr 238 zł 88 S$ 29 kr 231 CHF 19 $ 23 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
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