Loire Valley - Tours to Angers
France Bike Tours
Bike the Loire Valley amid Chateaux & Gardens
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- Length6 days
- Prices from€897 Rates
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
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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.
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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-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
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 $ 1503 £ 770 $ 1,384 € 897 Ft 360853 kr 139352 ₪ 3843 ¥ 145114 Mex$ 19559 NZ$ 1638 kr 10768 zł 3908 S$ 1318 kr 10381 CHF 862 $ 1,017 $ 1679 £ 860 $ 1,546 € 1002 Ft 403093 kr 155664 ₪ 4293 ¥ 162100 Mex$ 21848 NZ$ 1829 kr 12029 zł 4365 S$ 1472 kr 11596 CHF 962 $ 1,136 $ 2031 £ 1041 $ 1,870 € 1212 Ft 487574 kr 188288 ₪ 5193 ¥ 196073 Mex$ 26427 NZ$ 2213 kr 14550 zł 5280 S$ 1781 kr 14026 CHF 1164 $ 1,374 Single supplement $ 406 £ 208 $ 373 € 242 Ft 97354 kr 37595 ₪ 1037 ¥ 39150 Mex$ 5277 NZ$ 442 kr 2905 zł 1054 S$ 356 kr 2801 CHF 232 $ 274 $ 535 £ 274 $ 492 € 319 Ft 128330 kr 49558 ₪ 1367 ¥ 51607 Mex$ 6956 NZ$ 582 kr 3830 zł 1390 S$ 469 kr 3692 CHF 306 $ 362 $ 766 £ 392 $ 705 € 457 Ft 183846 kr 70996 ₪ 1958 ¥ 73932 Mex$ 9965 NZ$ 834 kr 5486 zł 1991 S$ 671 kr 5289 CHF 439 $ 518 Supplement for solo traveler* $ 369 £ 189 $ 339 € 220 Ft 88504 kr 34178 ₪ 943 ¥ 35591 Mex$ 4797 NZ$ 402 kr 2641 zł 958 S$ 323 kr 2546 CHF 211 $ 249 *Single supplement also applies
Please contact us for combined tour pricing.
Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 1503 £ 770 $ 1,384 € 897 Ft 360853 kr 139352 ₪ 3843 ¥ 145114 Mex$ 19559 NZ$ 1638 kr 10768 zł 3908 S$ 1318 kr 10381 CHF 862 $ 1,017 $ 1679 £ 860 $ 1,546 € 1002 Ft 403093 kr 155664 ₪ 4293 ¥ 162100 Mex$ 21848 NZ$ 1829 kr 12029 zł 4365 S$ 1472 kr 11596 CHF 962 $ 1,136 $ 2031 £ 1041 $ 1,870 € 1212 Ft 487574 kr 188288 ₪ 5193 ¥ 196073 Mex$ 26427 NZ$ 2213 kr 14550 zł 5280 S$ 1781 kr 14026 CHF 1164 $ 1,374 Single room $ 1964 £ 1006 $ 1,808 € 1172 Ft 471482 kr 182074 ₪ 5021 ¥ 189602 Mex$ 25555 NZ$ 2140 kr 14070 zł 5106 S$ 1722 kr 13563 CHF 1126 $ 1,329 $ 2214 £ 1134 $ 2,038 € 1321 Ft 531423 kr 205221 ₪ 5660 ¥ 213707 Mex$ 28804 NZ$ 2412 kr 15858 zł 5755 S$ 1941 kr 15288 CHF 1269 $ 1,498 $ 2797 £ 1433 $ 2,575 € 1669 Ft 671420 kr 259284 ₪ 7150 ¥ 270005 Mex$ 36392 NZ$ 3047 kr 20036 zł 7271 S$ 2452 kr 19315 CHF 1603 $ 1,892 Supplement for solo traveler* on request *In addition to single room price.
Please contact us for combined tour pricing.
Extra Options
Dinners included
Standard Superior Deluxe 5 dinners (excluding drinks) $ 387 £ 198 $ 356 € 231 Ft 92929 kr 35887 ₪ 990 ¥ 37370 Mex$ 5037 NZ$ 422 kr 2773 zł 1006 S$ 339 kr 2673 CHF 222 $ 262 $ 387 £ 198 $ 356 € 231 Ft 92929 kr 35887 ₪ 990 ¥ 37370 Mex$ 5037 NZ$ 422 kr 2773 zł 1006 S$ 339 kr 2673 CHF 222 $ 262 $ 414 £ 212 $ 381 € 247 Ft 99365 kr 38372 ₪ 1058 ¥ 39959 Mex$ 5386 NZ$ 451 kr 2965 zł 1076 S$ 363 kr 2859 CHF 237 $ 280 Bike rental options
Electric bicycle rental $ 89 £ 46 $ 82 € 53 Ft 21321 kr 8234 ₪ 227 ¥ 8574 Mex$ 1156 NZ$ 97 kr 636 zł 231 S$ 78 kr 613 CHF 51 $ 60 Extra day standard touring bike rental $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 Ft 6034 kr 2330 ₪ 64 ¥ 2427 Mex$ 327 NZ$ 27 kr 180 zł 65 S$ 22 kr 174 CHF 14 $ 17 Extra day electric bicycle rental $ 50 £ 26 $ 46 € 30 Ft 12069 kr 4661 ₪ 129 ¥ 4853 Mex$ 654 NZ$ 55 kr 360 zł 131 S$ 44 kr 347 CHF 29 $ 34 Child trailer, child bike, and child seat available on request.
Extra nights
Tours Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 119 £ 61 $ 110 € 71 Ft 28563 kr 11030 ₪ 304 ¥ 11486 Mex$ 1548 NZ$ 130 kr 852 zł 309 S$ 104 kr 822 CHF 68 $ 80 $ 132 £ 68 $ 122 € 79 Ft 31781 kr 12273 ₪ 338 ¥ 12780 Mex$ 1723 NZ$ 144 kr 948 zł 344 S$ 116 kr 914 CHF 76 $ 90 $ 203 £ 104 $ 187 € 121 Ft 48677 kr 18798 ₪ 518 ¥ 19575 Mex$ 2638 NZ$ 221 kr 1453 zł 527 S$ 178 kr 1400 CHF 116 $ 137 Single supplement $ 89 £ 46 $ 82 € 53 Ft 21321 kr 8234 ₪ 227 ¥ 8574 Mex$ 1156 NZ$ 97 kr 636 zł 231 S$ 78 kr 613 CHF 51 $ 60 $ 97 £ 50 $ 89 € 58 Ft 23333 kr 9010 ₪ 248 ¥ 9383 Mex$ 1265 NZ$ 106 kr 696 zł 253 S$ 85 kr 671 CHF 56 $ 66 $ 159 £ 82 $ 147 € 95 Ft 38217 kr 14759 ₪ 407 ¥ 15369 Mex$ 2071 NZ$ 173 kr 1140 zł 414 S$ 140 kr 1099 CHF 91 $ 108 Angers Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 106 £ 54 $ 97 € 63 Ft 25344 kr 9787 ₪ 270 ¥ 10192 Mex$ 1374 NZ$ 115 kr 756 zł 274 S$ 93 kr 729 CHF 61 $ 71 $ 124 £ 64 $ 114 € 74 Ft 29769 kr 11496 ₪ 317 ¥ 11971 Mex$ 1614 NZ$ 135 kr 888 zł 322 S$ 109 kr 856 CHF 71 $ 84 $ 186 £ 95 $ 171 € 111 Ft 44654 kr 17244 ₪ 476 ¥ 17957 Mex$ 2420 NZ$ 203 kr 1333 zł 484 S$ 163 kr 1285 CHF 107 $ 126 Single supplement $ 70 £ 36 $ 65 € 42 Ft 16896 kr 6525 ₪ 180 ¥ 6795 Mex$ 916 NZ$ 77 kr 504 zł 183 S$ 62 kr 486 CHF 40 $ 48 $ 89 £ 46 $ 82 € 53 Ft 21321 kr 8234 ₪ 227 ¥ 8574 Mex$ 1156 NZ$ 97 kr 636 zł 231 S$ 78 kr 613 CHF 51 $ 60 $ 159 £ 82 $ 147 € 95 Ft 38217 kr 14759 ₪ 407 ¥ 15369 Mex$ 2071 NZ$ 173 kr 1140 zł 414 S$ 140 kr 1099 CHF 91 $ 108 Excursions
Canoe trip on the Vienne & Loire $ 54 £ 27 $ 49 € 32 Ft 12873 kr 4971 ₪ 137 ¥ 5177 Mex$ 698 NZ$ 58 kr 384 zł 139 S$ 47 kr 370 CHF 31 $ 36 Visit package* $ 89 £ 46 $ 82 € 53 Ft 21321 kr 8234 ₪ 227 ¥ 8574 Mex$ 1156 NZ$ 97 kr 636 zł 231 S$ 78 kr 613 CHF 51 $ 60 *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 Dinners included
Standard Superior Deluxe 5 dinners (excluding drinks) $ 387 £ 198 $ 356 € 231 Ft 92929 kr 35887 ₪ 990 ¥ 37370 Mex$ 5037 NZ$ 422 kr 2773 zł 1006 S$ 339 kr 2673 CHF 222 $ 262 $ 406 £ 208 $ 373 € 242 Ft 97354 kr 37595 ₪ 1037 ¥ 39150 Mex$ 5277 NZ$ 442 kr 2905 zł 1054 S$ 356 kr 2801 CHF 232 $ 274 $ 422 £ 216 $ 389 € 252 Ft 101377 kr 39149 ₪ 1080 ¥ 40768 Mex$ 5495 NZ$ 460 kr 3025 zł 1098 S$ 370 kr 2916 CHF 242 $ 286 Bike rental options
Electric bicycle rental $ 89 £ 46 $ 82 € 53 Ft 21321 kr 8234 ₪ 227 ¥ 8574 Mex$ 1156 NZ$ 97 kr 636 zł 231 S$ 78 kr 613 CHF 51 $ 60 Extra day standard touring bike rental $ 27 £ 14 $ 25 € 16 Ft 6437 kr 2486 ₪ 69 ¥ 2588 Mex$ 349 NZ$ 29 kr 192 zł 70 S$ 24 kr 185 CHF 15 $ 18 Extra day electric bicycle rental $ 54 £ 27 $ 49 € 32 Ft 12873 kr 4971 ₪ 137 ¥ 5177 Mex$ 698 NZ$ 58 kr 384 zł 139 S$ 47 kr 370 CHF 31 $ 36 Child trailer, child bike, and child seat available on request.
Extra nights
Tours Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 124 £ 64 $ 114 € 74 Ft 29769 kr 11496 ₪ 317 ¥ 11971 Mex$ 1614 NZ$ 135 kr 888 zł 322 S$ 109 kr 856 CHF 71 $ 84 $ 144 £ 74 $ 133 € 86 Ft 34597 kr 13360 ₪ 368 ¥ 13913 Mex$ 1875 NZ$ 157 kr 1032 zł 375 S$ 126 kr 995 CHF 83 $ 97 $ 203 £ 104 $ 187 € 121 Ft 48677 kr 18798 ₪ 518 ¥ 19575 Mex$ 2638 NZ$ 221 kr 1453 zł 527 S$ 178 kr 1400 CHF 116 $ 137 Single supplement $ 208 £ 106 $ 191 € 124 Ft 49884 kr 19264 ₪ 531 ¥ 20060 Mex$ 2704 NZ$ 226 kr 1489 zł 540 S$ 182 kr 1435 CHF 119 $ 141 $ 245 £ 125 $ 225 € 146 Ft 58734 kr 22682 ₪ 626 ¥ 23619 Mex$ 3183 NZ$ 267 kr 1753 zł 636 S$ 215 kr 1690 CHF 140 $ 166 $ 362 £ 185 $ 333 € 216 Ft 86894 kr 33556 ₪ 925 ¥ 34944 Mex$ 4710 NZ$ 394 kr 2593 zł 941 S$ 317 kr 2500 CHF 207 $ 245 Angers Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 106 £ 54 $ 97 € 63 Ft 25344 kr 9787 ₪ 270 ¥ 10192 Mex$ 1374 NZ$ 115 kr 756 zł 274 S$ 93 kr 729 CHF 61 $ 71 $ 132 £ 68 $ 122 € 79 Ft 31781 kr 12273 ₪ 338 ¥ 12780 Mex$ 1723 NZ$ 144 kr 948 zł 344 S$ 116 kr 914 CHF 76 $ 90 $ 186 £ 95 $ 171 € 111 Ft 44654 kr 17244 ₪ 476 ¥ 17957 Mex$ 2420 NZ$ 203 kr 1333 zł 484 S$ 163 kr 1285 CHF 107 $ 126 Single supplement $ 173 £ 88 $ 159 € 103 Ft 41436 kr 16001 ₪ 441 ¥ 16663 Mex$ 2246 NZ$ 188 kr 1237 zł 449 S$ 151 kr 1192 CHF 99 $ 117 $ 216 £ 111 $ 199 € 129 Ft 51895 kr 20041 ₪ 553 ¥ 20869 Mex$ 2813 NZ$ 235 kr 1549 zł 562 S$ 190 kr 1493 CHF 124 $ 146 $ 345 £ 177 $ 318 € 206 Ft 82871 kr 32003 ₪ 883 ¥ 33326 Mex$ 4492 NZ$ 376 kr 2473 zł 897 S$ 303 kr 2384 CHF 198 $ 234 Excursions
Canoe trip on the Vienne & Loire $ 57 £ 29 $ 52 € 34 Ft 13678 kr 5282 ₪ 146 ¥ 5500 Mex$ 741 NZ$ 62 kr 408 zł 148 S$ 50 kr 393 CHF 33 $ 39 Visit package* $ 89 £ 46 $ 82 € 53 Ft 21321 kr 8234 ₪ 227 ¥ 8574 Mex$ 1156 NZ$ 97 kr 636 zł 231 S$ 78 kr 613 CHF 51 $ 60 *Includes the following:
- Chateau d' Azay Le Rideau
- Chateau de Villandry & Villandry Gardens
- Fontevraud Abbey
- One local wine tasting
Transfers
One-way: CDG to Tours /Angers to CDG
On request Additional luggage
Per piece/transfer $ 34 £ 17 $ 31 € 20 Ft 8046 kr 3107 ₪ 86 ¥ 3236 Mex$ 436 NZ$ 37 kr 240 zł 87 S$ 29 kr 231 CHF 19 $ 23 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
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