Europe, France
Burgundy - Made-to-measure group
Level:
Europe
France
Loire Valley - Self-guided
Cycling vacations at the foot of the castles
From
2895$
per person
Duration
11 days
10 nights
Level
Level:
1 - Easy - flat - 30 to 60 km
A royal course
From Angers to Blois, you will go back in time to the Renaissance, while your little queen will lead you on the path of the famous castles of the Loire, jewels of the French architectural heritage. Discover the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci at the castle of Amboise or the rooms of Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers at the castle of Chenonceau.
Immerse yourself in the work of Hergé at the Château de Cheverny, the inspiration for the famous Château Moulinsart in his Adventures of Tintin series. Finish your tour in Blois, whose castle was the favorite residence of the kings of France during the Renaissance. An ideal trip for history and architecture buffs who want to explore large estates and beautiful millennial roads by bike!
Self-guided travel
With the Self-guided formula, enjoy your stay according to your desires, in total independence. We give you the itinerary, we book your accommodation and the rest is up to you!
Dates and prices
Date*
Duration
Prices from
Note
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Package including
Transfer between the airport and the hotel, to and from the destination;
the transfer planned 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 digital version;
- information to ensure a smooth trip: contact information and phone numbers of transportation providers at the destination, bicycle 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 the airport and the hotel, to and from the destination;
the transfer planned 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 digital version;
- information to ensure a smooth trip: contact information and phone numbers of transportation providers at the destination, bicycle 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 and 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 and 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 gradients are provided for information purposes only and do not always represent reality on the ground.
Day by day cycling itinerary
Short route 200 km - Long route: 423 km
1
Day 1
Meeting at Nantes airport and transfer to Angers (1h30).
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
Free day 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
Free day 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.
