Loire Valley - Tours to Angers
France Bike Tours
Bike the Loire Valley amid Chateaux & Gardens
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length6 days
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Prices from€897 Rates
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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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Map
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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
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
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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
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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 $ 1502 £ 759 $ 1,358 € 897 Ft 377715 kr 133125 ₪ 3486 ¥ 145409 Mex$ 19572 NZ$ 1647 kr 10691 zł 3903 S$ 1296 kr 10511 CHF 851 $ 969 $ 1677 £ 848 $ 1,517 € 1002 Ft 421929 kr 148708 ₪ 3894 ¥ 162430 Mex$ 21863 NZ$ 1839 kr 11943 zł 4360 S$ 1448 kr 11741 CHF 950 $ 1,082 $ 2029 £ 1026 $ 1,835 € 1212 Ft 510357 kr 179874 ₪ 4710 ¥ 196473 Mex$ 26446 NZ$ 2225 kr 14446 zł 5274 S$ 1752 kr 14202 CHF 1150 $ 1,309 Single supplement $ 405 £ 205 $ 366 € 242 Ft 101903 kr 35915 ₪ 941 ¥ 39230 Mex$ 5280 NZ$ 444 kr 2884 zł 1053 S$ 350 kr 2836 CHF 230 $ 261 $ 534 £ 270 $ 483 € 319 Ft 134327 kr 47343 ₪ 1240 ¥ 51712 Mex$ 6961 NZ$ 586 kr 3802 zł 1388 S$ 461 kr 3738 CHF 303 $ 344 $ 765 £ 387 $ 692 € 457 Ft 192437 kr 67824 ₪ 1776 ¥ 74083 Mex$ 9972 NZ$ 839 kr 5447 zł 1989 S$ 661 kr 5355 CHF 433 $ 493 Supplement for solo traveler* $ 368 £ 186 $ 333 € 220 Ft 92639 kr 32650 ₪ 855 ¥ 35663 Mex$ 4800 NZ$ 404 kr 2622 zł 957 S$ 318 kr 2578 CHF 209 $ 238 *Single supplement also applies
Please contact us for combined tour pricing.
Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 1502 £ 759 $ 1,358 € 897 Ft 377715 kr 133125 ₪ 3486 ¥ 145409 Mex$ 19572 NZ$ 1647 kr 10691 zł 3903 S$ 1296 kr 10511 CHF 851 $ 969 $ 1677 £ 848 $ 1,517 € 1002 Ft 421929 kr 148708 ₪ 3894 ¥ 162430 Mex$ 21863 NZ$ 1839 kr 11943 zł 4360 S$ 1448 kr 11741 CHF 950 $ 1,082 $ 2029 £ 1026 $ 1,835 € 1212 Ft 510357 kr 179874 ₪ 4710 ¥ 196473 Mex$ 26446 NZ$ 2225 kr 14446 zł 5274 S$ 1752 kr 14202 CHF 1150 $ 1,309 Single room $ 1962 £ 992 $ 1,774 € 1172 Ft 493514 kr 173938 ₪ 4555 ¥ 189988 Mex$ 25573 NZ$ 2152 kr 13969 zł 5100 S$ 1694 kr 13733 CHF 1112 $ 1,266 $ 2211 £ 1118 $ 2,000 € 1321 Ft 556256 kr 196051 ₪ 5134 ¥ 214142 Mex$ 28824 NZ$ 2425 kr 15745 zł 5749 S$ 1909 kr 15479 CHF 1253 $ 1,426 $ 2794 £ 1412 $ 2,527 € 1669 Ft 702794 kr 247698 ₪ 6487 ¥ 270555 Mex$ 36417 NZ$ 3064 kr 19893 zł 7263 S$ 2412 kr 19557 CHF 1583 $ 1,802 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 £ 195 $ 350 € 231 Ft 97271 kr 34283 ₪ 898 ¥ 37447 Mex$ 5040 NZ$ 424 kr 2753 zł 1005 S$ 334 kr 2707 CHF 219 $ 249 $ 387 £ 195 $ 350 € 231 Ft 97271 kr 34283 ₪ 898 ¥ 37447 Mex$ 5040 NZ$ 424 kr 2753 zł 1005 S$ 334 kr 2707 CHF 219 $ 249 $ 413 £ 209 $ 374 € 247 Ft 104008 kr 36658 ₪ 960 ¥ 40040 Mex$ 5389 NZ$ 453 kr 2944 zł 1075 S$ 357 kr 2894 CHF 234 $ 267 Bike rental options
Electric bicycle rental $ 89 £ 45 $ 80 € 53 Ft 22318 kr 7866 ₪ 206 ¥ 8592 Mex$ 1156 NZ$ 97 kr 632 zł 231 S$ 77 kr 621 CHF 50 $ 57 Extra day standard touring bike rental $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 Ft 6316 kr 2226 ₪ 58 ¥ 2432 Mex$ 327 NZ$ 28 kr 179 zł 65 S$ 22 kr 176 CHF 14 $ 16 Extra day electric bicycle rental $ 50 £ 25 $ 45 € 30 Ft 12633 kr 4452 ₪ 117 ¥ 4863 Mex$ 655 NZ$ 55 kr 358 zł 131 S$ 43 kr 352 CHF 28 $ 32 Child trailer, child bike, and child seat available on request.
Extra nights
Tours Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 119 £ 60 $ 107 € 71 Ft 29897 kr 10537 ₪ 276 ¥ 11510 Mex$ 1549 NZ$ 130 kr 846 zł 309 S$ 103 kr 832 CHF 67 $ 77 $ 132 £ 67 $ 120 € 79 Ft 33266 kr 11724 ₪ 307 ¥ 12806 Mex$ 1724 NZ$ 145 kr 942 zł 344 S$ 114 kr 926 CHF 75 $ 85 $ 203 £ 102 $ 183 € 121 Ft 50951 kr 17958 ₪ 470 ¥ 19615 Mex$ 2640 NZ$ 222 kr 1442 zł 527 S$ 175 kr 1418 CHF 115 $ 131 Single supplement $ 89 £ 45 $ 80 € 53 Ft 22318 kr 7866 ₪ 206 ¥ 8592 Mex$ 1156 NZ$ 97 kr 632 zł 231 S$ 77 kr 621 CHF 50 $ 57 $ 97 £ 49 $ 88 € 58 Ft 24423 kr 8608 ₪ 225 ¥ 9402 Mex$ 1266 NZ$ 106 kr 691 zł 252 S$ 84 kr 680 CHF 55 $ 63 $ 159 £ 80 $ 144 € 95 Ft 40003 kr 14099 ₪ 369 ¥ 15400 Mex$ 2073 NZ$ 174 kr 1132 zł 413 S$ 137 kr 1113 CHF 90 $ 103 Angers Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 105 £ 53 $ 95 € 63 Ft 26528 kr 9350 ₪ 245 ¥ 10213 Mex$ 1375 NZ$ 116 kr 751 zł 274 S$ 91 kr 738 CHF 60 $ 68 $ 124 £ 63 $ 112 € 74 Ft 31160 kr 10982 ₪ 288 ¥ 11996 Mex$ 1615 NZ$ 136 kr 882 zł 322 S$ 107 kr 867 CHF 70 $ 80 $ 186 £ 94 $ 168 € 111 Ft 46741 kr 16474 ₪ 431 ¥ 17994 Mex$ 2422 NZ$ 204 kr 1323 zł 483 S$ 160 kr 1301 CHF 105 $ 120 Single supplement $ 70 £ 36 $ 64 € 42 Ft 17686 kr 6233 ₪ 163 ¥ 6808 Mex$ 916 NZ$ 77 kr 501 zł 183 S$ 61 kr 492 CHF 40 $ 45 $ 89 £ 45 $ 80 € 53 Ft 22318 kr 7866 ₪ 206 ¥ 8592 Mex$ 1156 NZ$ 97 kr 632 zł 231 S$ 77 kr 621 CHF 50 $ 57 $ 159 £ 80 $ 144 € 95 Ft 40003 kr 14099 ₪ 369 ¥ 15400 Mex$ 2073 NZ$ 174 kr 1132 zł 413 S$ 137 kr 1113 CHF 90 $ 103 Excursions
Canoe trip on the Vienne & Loire $ 54 £ 27 $ 48 € 32 Ft 13475 kr 4749 ₪ 124 ¥ 5187 Mex$ 698 NZ$ 59 kr 381 zł 139 S$ 46 kr 375 CHF 30 $ 35 Visit package* $ 89 £ 45 $ 80 € 53 Ft 22318 kr 7866 ₪ 206 ¥ 8592 Mex$ 1156 NZ$ 97 kr 632 zł 231 S$ 77 kr 621 CHF 50 $ 57 *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 £ 195 $ 350 € 231 Ft 97271 kr 34283 ₪ 898 ¥ 37447 Mex$ 5040 NZ$ 424 kr 2753 zł 1005 S$ 334 kr 2707 CHF 219 $ 249 $ 405 £ 205 $ 366 € 242 Ft 101903 kr 35915 ₪ 941 ¥ 39230 Mex$ 5280 NZ$ 444 kr 2884 zł 1053 S$ 350 kr 2836 CHF 230 $ 261 $ 422 £ 213 $ 381 € 252 Ft 106114 kr 37400 ₪ 979 ¥ 40851 Mex$ 5499 NZ$ 463 kr 3004 zł 1097 S$ 364 kr 2953 CHF 239 $ 272 Bike rental options
Electric bicycle rental $ 89 £ 45 $ 80 € 53 Ft 22318 kr 7866 ₪ 206 ¥ 8592 Mex$ 1156 NZ$ 97 kr 632 zł 231 S$ 77 kr 621 CHF 50 $ 57 Extra day standard touring bike rental $ 27 £ 14 $ 24 € 16 Ft 6737 kr 2375 ₪ 62 ¥ 2594 Mex$ 349 NZ$ 29 kr 191 zł 70 S$ 23 kr 187 CHF 15 $ 17 Extra day electric bicycle rental $ 54 £ 27 $ 48 € 32 Ft 13475 kr 4749 ₪ 124 ¥ 5187 Mex$ 698 NZ$ 59 kr 381 zł 139 S$ 46 kr 375 CHF 30 $ 35 Child trailer, child bike, and child seat available on request.
Extra nights
Tours Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 124 £ 63 $ 112 € 74 Ft 31160 kr 10982 ₪ 288 ¥ 11996 Mex$ 1615 NZ$ 136 kr 882 zł 322 S$ 107 kr 867 CHF 70 $ 80 $ 144 £ 73 $ 130 € 86 Ft 36213 kr 12763 ₪ 334 ¥ 13941 Mex$ 1877 NZ$ 158 kr 1025 zł 374 S$ 124 kr 1008 CHF 82 $ 93 $ 203 £ 102 $ 183 € 121 Ft 50951 kr 17958 ₪ 470 ¥ 19615 Mex$ 2640 NZ$ 222 kr 1442 zł 527 S$ 175 kr 1418 CHF 115 $ 131 Single supplement $ 208 £ 105 $ 188 € 124 Ft 52215 kr 18403 ₪ 482 ¥ 20101 Mex$ 2706 NZ$ 228 kr 1478 zł 540 S$ 179 kr 1453 CHF 118 $ 134 $ 244 £ 124 $ 221 € 146 Ft 61479 kr 21668 ₪ 567 ¥ 23668 Mex$ 3186 NZ$ 268 kr 1740 zł 635 S$ 211 kr 1711 CHF 138 $ 158 $ 362 £ 183 $ 327 € 216 Ft 90955 kr 32057 ₪ 839 ¥ 35015 Mex$ 4713 NZ$ 397 kr 2574 zł 940 S$ 312 kr 2531 CHF 205 $ 233 Angers Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 105 £ 53 $ 95 € 63 Ft 26528 kr 9350 ₪ 245 ¥ 10213 Mex$ 1375 NZ$ 116 kr 751 zł 274 S$ 91 kr 738 CHF 60 $ 68 $ 132 £ 67 $ 120 € 79 Ft 33266 kr 11724 ₪ 307 ¥ 12806 Mex$ 1724 NZ$ 145 kr 942 zł 344 S$ 114 kr 926 CHF 75 $ 85 $ 186 £ 94 $ 168 € 111 Ft 46741 kr 16474 ₪ 431 ¥ 17994 Mex$ 2422 NZ$ 204 kr 1323 zł 483 S$ 160 kr 1301 CHF 105 $ 120 Single supplement $ 172 £ 87 $ 156 € 103 Ft 43372 kr 15286 ₪ 400 ¥ 16697 Mex$ 2247 NZ$ 189 kr 1228 zł 448 S$ 149 kr 1207 CHF 98 $ 111 $ 216 £ 109 $ 195 € 129 Ft 54320 kr 19145 ₪ 501 ¥ 20912 Mex$ 2815 NZ$ 237 kr 1538 zł 561 S$ 186 kr 1512 CHF 122 $ 139 $ 345 £ 174 $ 312 € 206 Ft 86744 kr 30573 ₪ 801 ¥ 33394 Mex$ 4495 NZ$ 378 kr 2455 zł 896 S$ 298 kr 2414 CHF 195 $ 222 Excursions
Canoe trip on the Vienne & Loire $ 57 £ 29 $ 51 € 34 Ft 14317 kr 5046 ₪ 132 ¥ 5512 Mex$ 742 NZ$ 62 kr 405 zł 148 S$ 49 kr 398 CHF 32 $ 37 Visit package* $ 89 £ 45 $ 80 € 53 Ft 22318 kr 7866 ₪ 206 ¥ 8592 Mex$ 1156 NZ$ 97 kr 632 zł 231 S$ 77 kr 621 CHF 50 $ 57 *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 $ 33 £ 17 $ 30 € 20 Ft 8422 kr 2968 ₪ 78 ¥ 3242 Mex$ 436 NZ$ 37 kr 238 zł 87 S$ 29 kr 234 CHF 19 $ 22 -
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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