Grand Tour 2027
Duration: 6 days and 5 nights
Europe
France
Loire Valley – Self-guided
A cycling vacation at the foot of the castles
Starting at
3999$
per person
Duration
11 days
10 nights
Level
Level:
1 - Easy - flat - 30 to 60 km
A Royal Journey
From Angers to Blois, you’ll travel back in time to the Renaissance as your bike takes you along the route to the famous Loire Valley castles, the jewels of France’s architectural heritage. Discover Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb at the Château d’Amboise, or the bedrooms of Catherine de’ Medici and Diane de Poitiers at the Château de Chenonceau.
Immerse yourself once again in the world of Hergé at the Château de Cheverny, the inspiration for the famous Moulinsart Castle in his *Adventures of Tintin* series. Finish your journey in Blois, whose castle was the favorite residence of the kings of France during the Renaissance. An ideal trip for history and architecture enthusiasts who want to explore grand estates and picturesque, centuries-old roads by bike!
Go Self-guided
With the “ Self-guided ” package, enjoy your trip on your own terms, with complete independence. We’ll provide you with the itinerary and book your accommodations—the rest is up to you!
Dates and Prices
Date*
Duration
Prices starting at
Note
( * Please contact us to check availability. )
Package includes
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
the transfer scheduled for Day 10;
10 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;
10 breakfasts and 2 dinners;
- luggage transport between each stopover city (one piece 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 a smooth trip: contact information and phone numbers for transportation providers at the destination, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
- taxes;
Not included: airfare for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; a guide; mechanical assistance and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of a mechanical or physical mishap; coverage under the Travel Agents’ Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which provides $1 per $1,000 and the applicable discount.
Package includes
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
the transfer scheduled for Day 10;
10 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;
10 breakfasts and 2 dinners;
- luggage transport between each stopover city (one piece 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 a smooth trip: contact information and phone numbers for transportation providers at the destination, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
- taxes;
Not included: airfare for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; a guide; mechanical assistance and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of a mechanical or physical mishap; coverage under the Travel Agents’ Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which provides $1 per $1,000 and the applicable discount.
Additional Information
Departure/Return
Montreal Airport / Nantes Airport
Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport / Montreal Airport
Route rating: 2
Easy, flat route: few challenges; 30 to 60 km
Additional Information
Departure/Return
Montreal Airport / Nantes Airport
Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport / Montreal Airport
Route rating: 2
Easy, flat route: few challenges; 30 to 60 km
Check the elevation profiles
Check out the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the information you need. Please note that the elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect actual conditions on the ground.
Day-by-Day Cycling Itinerary
Short route: 200 km • Long route: 423 km
1
Day 1
Meet at the Nantes airport and transfer to Angers (1 hour 30 minutes).
2
Day 2
A day off or a loop route via Bouchemaine, Rocheford-sur-Loire, Thouarcé, Bonnezeaux, Soulaines-sur-Aubance, and 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
A day off or a loop route via St-Just-sur-Dive, Montreuil-Bellay, Les Ulmes, and 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
A day off or a loop route via Chenonceau, Francueil, Bléré, and St-Martin-le-Beau (44 km).
8
Day 8
Amboise, Mosnes, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Candé-sur-Beuvron, Blois (38 km).
9
Day 9
A day off or a loop via Huisseau-sur-Cosson, Chambord, Bracieux, Cour-Cheverny, Mont-près-Chambord, and Vineuil (56 km).
10
Day 10
Transfer from Blois to Paris (2 hours and 15 minutes).
11
Day 11
Transfer to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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