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France - Chateaux of the Loire - Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

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Highlights

  • Cycling along the bank of the famous Loire river
  • The stunning approach towards the fairy tale castle in Chinon, the Chateau d’Usse
  • Riding to the Renaissance Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau
  • Visiting the vast and spectacular Chateau de Chambord
  • Winding your way to the picturesque town of Amboise, where Leonardo de Vinci spent his final years
  • Exploring the lovely Tours

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Day Description Distance Meals
1 Arrival into Tours    
2 Tours to Chinon 38 Miles / 61 Kms B  
3 Loop Ride - Chinon to Fontevraud 34 or 43 Miles / 55 or 69 Kms B  
4 Chinon to Azay-le-Rideau 22 Miles / 36 Kms B  
5 Azay-le-Rideau to Chenonceaux 37 Miles / 59 Kms B  
6 Chenonceaux to Blois 47 Miles / 76 Kms B  
7 Blois to Tours 46 Miles / 75 Kms B  
8 Departure from Tours   B  

Meals: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner Please keep in mind the distances and ascent information provided are intended to be indicative and may vary from the actuals due to accommodation changes or when compared on different GPS devices and software

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Trip Information

This self-guided, circular Loire Valley cycling tour in France starts and finishes in Tours and meanders through the Cher, Indre and Loire valleys taking in an array of the many castles, manor houses and dreamy residences including Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceaux, Blois and Chambord.
 
The Loire Valley is quintessential romantic France. The castles on the river and the beautiful countryside are the reason why this region is so famous. Kings, Lords and Ladies of the court were seduced by the beautiful natural setting and it's easy to see why.
 
Our Loire Valley cycling tours are all about good food, comfortable accommodation and beautiful cycling routes which create a memorable vacation experience. You will be staying in carefully selected small 2 and 3 star hotels and guesthouses and a warm welcome will greet you each evening. 
 
This self-guided Loire Valley bike tour is available for departures on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, for a minimum of two people. We book all your accommodation, transfer your luggage and provide you with routes and a detailed itinerary for you to do the trails ‘unguided’. Just let us know your preferred start date.
 
If you would like to do this trip, but spend a little less time in the saddle, then check out our self-guided Valley of the Loire cycling tour... a similar route, but with less miles to cycle each day. Please contact the office for details.

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Duration: 8 days
Return: 08/01/2050

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$1,185 p.p.

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Trip Summary

Duration:
8 days
Prices From:
$1,185

Optional

Bike Rental:
$150
Bike Rental:
$150
Electric Bike Rental:
$280
Electric Bike Rental:
$280
Single Room Supplement:
$390
Single Room Supplement:
$390

Trip Details

Place to place

7 nights hotel accommodation

6 days riding

Breakfast

Self-guided

Route notes and maps provided

Luggage transfers

Minimum 2 people

Friday, Saturday and Sunday departures

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