Loire Valley - Tours to Angers
France Bike Tours
Bike the Loire Valley amid Chateaux & Gardens
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- Skill Level
- 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
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 $ 1494 £ 783 $ 1,342 € 897 kr 137524 ₪ 3658 ¥ 150342 Mex$ 16672 NZ$ 1646 NOK 10782 zł 3964 S$ 1329 kr 10663 $ 982 $ 1669 £ 875 $ 1,499 € 1002 kr 153622 ₪ 4087 ¥ 167941 Mex$ 18623 NZ$ 1839 NOK 12044 zł 4428 S$ 1485 kr 11911 $ 1,097 $ 2019 £ 1058 $ 1,813 € 1212 kr 185818 ₪ 4943 ¥ 203138 Mex$ 22526 NZ$ 2224 NOK 14568 zł 5356 S$ 1796 kr 14407 $ 1,327 Single supplement $ 403 £ 211 $ 362 € 242 kr 37102 ₪ 987 ¥ 40561 Mex$ 4498 NZ$ 444 NOK 2909 zł 1069 S$ 359 kr 2877 $ 265 $ 531 £ 278 $ 477 € 319 kr 48907 ₪ 1301 ¥ 53466 Mex$ 5929 NZ$ 585 NOK 3834 zł 1410 S$ 473 kr 3792 $ 349 $ 761 £ 399 $ 684 € 457 kr 70065 ₪ 1864 ¥ 76596 Mex$ 8494 NZ$ 839 NOK 5493 zł 2020 S$ 677 kr 5432 $ 500 Supplement for solo traveler* $ 366 £ 192 $ 329 € 220 kr 33729 ₪ 897 ¥ 36873 Mex$ 4089 NZ$ 404 NOK 2644 zł 972 S$ 326 kr 2615 $ 241 *Single supplement also applies
Please contact us for combined tour pricing.
Extra Options
Dinners included
Standard Superior Deluxe 5 dinners (excluding drinks) $ 385 £ 202 $ 346 € 231 kr 35416 ₪ 942 ¥ 38717 Mex$ 4293 NZ$ 424 NOK 2777 zł 1021 S$ 342 kr 2746 $ 253 $ 385 £ 202 $ 346 € 231 kr 35416 ₪ 942 ¥ 38717 Mex$ 4293 NZ$ 424 NOK 2777 zł 1021 S$ 342 kr 2746 $ 253 $ 411 £ 216 $ 369 € 247 kr 37869 ₪ 1007 ¥ 41399 Mex$ 4591 NZ$ 453 NOK 2969 zł 1092 S$ 366 kr 2936 $ 270 Bike rental options
Electric bicycle rental $ 88 £ 46 $ 79 € 53 kr 8126 ₪ 216 ¥ 8883 Mex$ 985 NZ$ 97 NOK 637 zł 234 S$ 79 kr 630 $ 58 Extra day standard touring bike rental $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 61 ¥ 2514 Mex$ 279 NZ$ 28 NOK 180 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 178 $ 16 Extra day electric bicycle rental $ 50 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4599 ₪ 122 ¥ 5028 Mex$ 558 NZ$ 55 NOK 361 zł 133 S$ 44 kr 357 $ 33 Child trailer, child bike, and child seat available on request.
Extra nights
Tours Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 118 £ 62 $ 106 € 71 kr 10885 ₪ 290 ¥ 11900 Mex$ 1320 NZ$ 130 NOK 853 zł 314 S$ 105 kr 844 $ 78 $ 132 £ 69 $ 118 € 79 kr 12112 ₪ 322 ¥ 13241 Mex$ 1468 NZ$ 145 NOK 950 zł 349 S$ 117 kr 939 $ 86 $ 202 £ 106 $ 181 € 121 kr 18551 ₪ 493 ¥ 20280 Mex$ 2249 NZ$ 222 NOK 1454 zł 535 S$ 179 kr 1438 $ 132 Single supplement $ 88 £ 46 $ 79 € 53 kr 8126 ₪ 216 ¥ 8883 Mex$ 985 NZ$ 97 NOK 637 zł 234 S$ 79 kr 630 $ 58 $ 97 £ 51 $ 87 € 58 kr 8892 ₪ 237 ¥ 9721 Mex$ 1078 NZ$ 106 NOK 697 zł 256 S$ 86 kr 689 $ 63 $ 158 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14565 ₪ 387 ¥ 15923 Mex$ 1766 NZ$ 174 NOK 1142 zł 420 S$ 141 kr 1129 $ 104 Angers Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 105 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9659 ₪ 257 ¥ 10559 Mex$ 1171 NZ$ 116 NOK 757 zł 278 S$ 93 kr 749 $ 69 $ 123 £ 65 $ 111 € 74 kr 11345 ₪ 302 ¥ 12403 Mex$ 1375 NZ$ 136 NOK 889 zł 327 S$ 110 kr 880 $ 81 $ 185 £ 97 $ 166 € 111 kr 17018 ₪ 453 ¥ 18604 Mex$ 2063 NZ$ 204 NOK 1334 zł 491 S$ 164 kr 1319 $ 121 Single supplement $ 70 £ 37 $ 63 € 42 kr 6439 ₪ 171 ¥ 7039 Mex$ 781 NZ$ 77 NOK 505 zł 186 S$ 62 kr 499 $ 46 $ 88 £ 46 $ 79 € 53 kr 8126 ₪ 216 ¥ 8883 Mex$ 985 NZ$ 97 NOK 637 zł 234 S$ 79 kr 630 $ 58 $ 158 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14565 ₪ 387 ¥ 15923 Mex$ 1766 NZ$ 174 NOK 1142 zł 420 S$ 141 kr 1129 $ 104 Excursions
Canoe trip on the Vienne & Loire $ 53 £ 28 $ 48 € 32 kr 4906 ₪ 131 ¥ 5363 Mex$ 595 NZ$ 59 NOK 385 zł 141 S$ 47 kr 380 $ 35 Visit package* $ 88 £ 46 $ 79 € 53 kr 8126 ₪ 216 ¥ 8883 Mex$ 985 NZ$ 97 NOK 637 zł 234 S$ 79 kr 630 $ 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.
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