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Loire Valley - Self-guided

Cycling vacations at the foot of the châteaux
Self-guided
The Self-guided experience is designed for independent cyclists on the road. You choose your departure date and your dream destination, and benefit from trip planning by our advisors: transport, accommodation, meals and, of course, our exclusive itineraries. These propose interesting itineraries around stopover towns chosen for their services and accommodation. So you leave with all the information you need to make your trip a success. Once at your destination, you'll enjoy even greater freedom, without a guide or support vehicle, so you can choose what to do each day!

From

3495$

per person

Duration

11 days

10 nights

Level

Level :

1 - Easy - flat - 30 to 60 km

A royal course

From Angers to Blois, you'll travel back in time to the Renaissance, as your little queen takes you on a tour of the famous Loire castles, jewels of France's architectural heritage. Discover the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci at Château d'Amboise, or the bedrooms of Catherine de Médicis and Diane de Poitiers at Château de Chenonceau.

Immerse yourself in Hergé's work at Château de Cheverny, the inspiration for the famous Château Moulinsart in his Adventures of Tintin series. Finish your tour in Blois, whose château was the favorite residence of the kings of France during the Renaissance. An ideal trip for history and architecture buffs who want to explore grand estates and beautiful millenary roads by bike!

Partez Self-guided

With our Self-guided package, you can enjoy your stay as you wish, in complete independence. We give you the itinerary, book your accommodation and the rest is up to you!

Dates and prices

Date
Duration
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Note
( * Contact us to check availability. )

Package including

transfer between airport and hotel, to and from destination;

transfer on day 10;

10 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;

10 breakfasts and 2 dinners;

  • transport of luggage between each stage-town (one per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transport of the bike box;
  • GPX data, maps and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • information to ensure the smooth running of your trip: contact details and telephone numbers for transport providers at your destination, bike stores, an emergency number, etc;
  • taxes;

Not included: air transportation of passenger, baggage and bicycle; equipment, such as bicycle; presence of a guide; mechanical breakdown service and access to a support vehicle; costs in the event of a mechanical or physical problem; coverage by the Fonds d'indemnisation des clients des agents de voyages (FICAV), i.e. $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.

Package including

transfer between airport and hotel, to and from destination;

transfer on day 10;

10 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;

10 breakfasts and 2 dinners;

  • transport of luggage between each stage-town (one per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transport of the bike box;
  • GPX data, maps and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • information to ensure the smooth running of your trip: contact details and telephone numbers for transport providers at your destination, bike stores, an emergency number, etc;
  • taxes;

Not included: air transportation of passenger, baggage and bicycle; equipment, such as bicycle; presence of a guide; mechanical breakdown service and access to a support vehicle; costs in the event of a mechanical or physical problem; coverage by the Fonds d'indemnisation des clients des agents de voyages (FICAV), i.e. $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.

Other information

Departure/return

Montreal Airport / Nantes Airport

Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport / Montreal Airport

Circuit rating: 2
easy, flat circuit: few difficulties; from 30 to 60 km

Other information

Departure/return

Montreal Airport / Nantes Airport

Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport / Montreal Airport

Circuit rating: 2
easy, flat circuit: few difficulties; from 30 to 60 km

Consult vertical drops

Discover the altitude differences on this itinerary and plan your next trip with all the information you need. Please note that the gradients are provided for information only and do not always represent the reality on the ground.

Day-by-day cycling itinerary

Short route 200 km - Long route: 423 km
1

Day 1

Meet at Nantes airport and transfer to Angers (1 h 30).

2

Day 2

Free day or loop via Bouchemaine, Rocheford-sur-Loire, Thouarcé, Bonnezeaux, Soulaines-sur-Aubance, Les Ponts-de-Cé (63 km).

3

Day 3

Angers, Saint-Sulpice, Le Thoureil, Gennes, Cunault, Saumur. Loop via Doué-la-Fontaine (52 to 78 km).

4

Day 4

Day at leisure or loop via St-Just-sur-Dive, Montreuil-Bellay, Les Ulmes, Rou-Marson (42 km).

5

Day 5

Saumur, Candes-Saint-Martin, Avoine, Huismes, Bréhémont, Azay-le-Rideau (57 km).

6

Day 6

Azay-le-Rideau, Vallères, Villandry, Tours, Vouvray, Vernou-sur-Brenne, Nazelles-Négron, Amboise (54 km).

7

Day 7

Day at leisure or loop via Chenonceau, Francueil, Bléré, St-Martin-le-Beau (44 km).

8

Day 8

Amboise, Mosnes, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Candé-sur-Beuvron, Blois (38 km).

9

Day 9

Free day or loop via Huisseau-sur-Cosson, Chambord, Bracieux, Cour-Cheverny, Mont-près-Chambord, Vineuil (56 km).

10

Day 10

Transfer from Blois to Paris (2 h 15).

11

Day 11

Transfer to Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport.