Loire Valley - Orléans to Tours
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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.
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.
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, lets you cycle 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
- 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: Orléans - Beaugency, 16 mi. (26 km)
Day 3: Beaugency - Blois, 29 mi. (46 km)
Day 4: Blois - Amboise, 26 mi. (42 km)
Day 5: Amboise - Tours, 17 or 19 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 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, 26 mi (42 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’.Day 5: Amboise – Tours, 17 or 19 mi. (27 or 31 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 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 it’s half-timbered houses.Day 6: Departure from Tours
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- 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 and 4 star
Deluxe category: 4 star
All rooms with private facilities.Bicycles
![Men's Scott Sub Sport 20]()
![Women's Scott Sub Sport 20]()
Hybrid Bike
Scott Sub Sport 20 women's or men's bike
- E-SUB Alloy frame
- Flat handlebar
- Water bottle cage
- 27 speed (Shimano Alivio or Altus)
- Flat pedal
- Shimano disc brakes
- Racktime with spring
- Front / Rear Axa Blue Line Lights
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E-Bike
Scott E-SUB Active
- E-SUB Alloy frame
- Flat handlebar
- Water bottle cage
- 9 speed (Shimano Acera)
- Bosch Active 400Wh battery
- Flat pedal
- Shimano disc brakes
- Racktime with spring
- Front Axa Blue Line / Rear B&M Top Light
![Child trailer]()
![Follow-me tandem]()
![Trail-a-bike]()
Accessories
Included accessories
- Helmet
- 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
- Child helmet and repair kit
- 'Follow-me' tandem (5 to 8 years old)
- Lock, child helmet, and life jacket
- Trail a bike (5 to 8 years old)
- Aluminium frame
- Adjustable seat post
- Wheel: 20"
- Lock, child helmet, and life jacket
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 5 nights
- Breakfasts
- Hotel to hotel luggage transfer
- 27-speed Scott Sub Sport 20 hybrid 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)
- Bicycle helmet
- Route descriptions and maps (one set per room)
- GPS files (must be requested in advance!)
- 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)
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Arrival possible daily from March 1 to October 31, 2021
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2021
Tour Package Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 1254 £ 695 $ 1,222 € 790 NZ$ 1350 kr 8180 $ 969 $ 1421 £ 788 $ 1,384 € 895 NZ$ 1530 kr 9267 $ 1,098 $ 1715 £ 951 $ 1,670 € 1080 NZ$ 1846 kr 11183 $ 1,325 Single supplement: $ 318 £ 176 $ 309 € 200 NZ$ 342 kr 2071 $ 245 $ 508 £ 282 $ 495 € 320 NZ$ 547 kr 3313 $ 393 $ 707 £ 392 $ 688 € 445 NZ$ 761 kr 4608 $ 546 Dinners included (5), beverages not incl. $ 286 £ 158 $ 278 € 180 NZ$ 308 kr 1864 $ 221 $ 302 £ 167 $ 294 € 190 NZ$ 325 kr 1967 $ 233 $ 333 £ 185 $ 325 € 210 NZ$ 359 kr 2174 $ 258 Supplement for traveling alone: $ 238 £ 132 $ 232 € 150 NZ$ 256 kr 1553 $ 184
Please contact us for combined tour pricing.
Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental (4 days): $ 64 £ 35 $ 62 € 40 NZ$ 68 kr 414 $ 49 Extra day hybrid touring bike rental: $ 32 £ 18 $ 31 € 20 NZ$ 34 kr 207 $ 25 Extra day electric bicycle rental: $ 48 £ 26 $ 46 € 30 NZ$ 51 kr 311 $ 37
Tandems, child bikes, child trailer, and child seat are available for this tour. Ask us.
Extra nights: Orleans Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 100 £ 55 $ 97 € 63 NZ$ 108 kr 652 $ 77 $ 133 £ 74 $ 130 € 84 NZ$ 144 kr 870 $ 103 $ 218 £ 121 $ 212 € 137 NZ$ 234 kr 1419 $ 168 Single supplement: $ 71 £ 40 $ 70 € 45 NZ$ 77 kr 466 $ 55 $ 95 £ 53 $ 93 € 60 NZ$ 103 kr 621 $ 74 $ 135 £ 75 $ 131 € 85 NZ$ 145 kr 880 $ 104 Extra nights: Tours Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 105 £ 58 $ 102 € 66 NZ$ 113 kr 683 $ 81 $ 125 £ 70 $ 122 € 79 NZ$ 135 kr 818 $ 97 $ 184 £ 102 $ 179 € 116 NZ$ 198 kr 1201 $ 142 Single supplement $ 56 £ 31 $ 54 € 35 NZ$ 60 kr 362 $ 43 $ 71 £ 40 $ 70 € 45 NZ$ 77 kr 466 $ 55 $ 159 £ 88 $ 155 € 100 NZ$ 171 kr 1035 $ 123 Extra nights: Amboise Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 100 £ 55 $ 97 € 63 NZ$ 108 kr 652 $ 77 $ 151 £ 84 $ 147 € 95 NZ$ 162 kr 984 $ 117 $ 218 £ 121 $ 212 € 137 NZ$ 234 kr 1419 $ 168 Single supplement $ 48 £ 26 $ 46 € 30 NZ$ 51 kr 311 $ 37 $ 111 £ 62 $ 108 € 70 NZ$ 120 kr 725 $ 86 $ 175 £ 97 $ 170 € 110 NZ$ 188 kr 1139 $ 135 Chateaux package: $ 103 £ 57 $ 101 € 65 NZ$ 111 kr 673 $ 80
- 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:
1 to 4 people, sharing costs: coming soon
5 to 8 people, sharing costs: coming soon
Tours to Paris CDG:
1 to 4 people, sharing costs: coming soon
5 to 8 people, sharing costs: coming soonExtra 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.
Remarks
Electric bicycles available upon 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, 1 mileage counter, and helmet. E-bikes have 80 to 100 km autonomy.
Important to know
DOCUMENTS
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) 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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Photos
![Château de Chaumont in the Loire Valley, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Macarons are a favorite in France. Creative Commons:Sunny Ripert]()
![Château de Blois in Blois, Loire Valley, France. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Statue of Leonardo da Vinci in Amboise, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Bridge in Beaugency, France. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Maison de la Magie in Blois in the Loir-et-Cher department. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Château on the Loire in Amboise, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Château de Chambord in Chambord, France. Creative Commons:Arnaud Scherer]()
![Bike rest at the Patisserie in France. Flickr:Christian Guthier]()
![Fine dining in Amboise, France. Flickr:Jay Cross]()
![Château de Chambord, Loire Valley, France. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Bike path along the Loire River in Blois. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Château de Blois is a grand wonder! Flickr:@lain G]()
![Château d'Amboise on the Loire River in France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Vast vineyards and tasty grapes in France. Flickr:Will Bakker]()
![Wine & cheese board perhaps in France. Flickr:Joe deSousa]()
![White wines to try. Flickr:vinhosdeprovence]()
![Château d'Amboise and its gardens in Amboise, France. Flickr:benh LIEU SONG]()
![Tours is the largest city in the Loire Valley of France. Creative Commons:Gerard Jalaudin]()
![Outdoor cafe in Tours, France. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Tasty delicacies to fuel the bike rides at the Patisserie! Flickr:Jean-Louis Zimmermann]()
![Château de Blois. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Lunch in the Loire Valley. Flickr:Ben Paulos]()
![Château d'Amboise along the Loire River. Flickr:Angelo Brathot]()
![Château d'Amboise and its gorgeous views. Flickr:Moto Itinerari]()
![Château d'Amboise along the Loire River, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Château d'Amboise. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Château d'Amboise set amongst vineyards. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Beaugency, France. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Town of Amboise, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![View from Château d'Amboise, France. Flickr:Maria Nemes]()
![French food. Flickr:Pierre Lannes]()
![Pedaling for pastries in France. Flickr:aaaceto]()
![Gray roofs characterize Blois, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Amboise was once where the French royal court resided. Flickr:Duane Huff]()
![Château de Blois, the former home of several French kings. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Orleans, France. Creative Commons:Giraud Patrick]()
![Half-timbered architecture in Amboise, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Loire River in Amboise, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Château d'Amboise along the Loire River in France. Creative Commons:Vadim Kurland]()
![Town of Amboise. Flickr:Moto Itinerari]()
![Orléans and La Loire. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Rosé Wine is a favorite in France and of course grown here. Creative Commons:Ashley Pomeroy]()
![Saumur along the Loire River in France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Interior of the Château d'Amboise in France. Flickr:Maria Nemes]()
![Place Michel Debre in Amboise, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
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