From the Provence of the Popes to the Luberon - Self-guided
Duration: 8 days and 7 nights
Family itinerary (Huttopia)
From
per person
Duration
10 nights
Level
2 - Easy - hilly - 40 to 70 km
CHILD RATE (accompanied by two adults): $2299
The Loire Valley is a veritable playground for family cycling: safe trails, gentle, bucolic landscapes, welcoming villages and of course... the famous châteaux! This easy, accessible itinerary invites you to discover France differently, at a pace that leaves plenty of room for pleasure and curiosity. From Blois to Amboise, passing through Chambord, Langeais and Saumur, each day offers its share of discoveries: picnics on the banks of the Loire, gourmet stops, strolls through the vineyards and visits to delight young and old alike.
Housed in comfortable, friendly Huttopia campsites, you'll enjoy a warm atmosphere, perfect for family evenings around the fire or by the pool. Free days allow you to explore further by bike, visit a Renaissance castle or simply relax in nature. A gentle journey, ideal for introducing children to the pleasures of cycle touring... and creating long-lasting family memories.
Air transportation for the passenger and his bike with Air Transat;
Transfers to and from the airport and hotel;
4 nights Camping Huttopia Les Châteaux, river-side Trappeur tent;
3 nights in a 2 or 3-star hotel in Tours;
3 nights Camping Huttopia Saumur, Sweet tent;
10 breakfasts and 1 dinner;
Air transportation for the passenger and his bike with Air Transat;
Transfers to and from the airport and hotel;
4 nights Camping Huttopia Les Châteaux, river-side Trappeur tent;
3 nights in a 2 or 3-star hotel in Tours;
3 nights Camping Huttopia Saumur, Sweet tent;
10 breakfasts and 1 dinner;
Travel and cancellation insurance
Travel and cancellation insurance
Montréal-Trudeau/Paris Charles de Gaule
Nantes/Montreal-Trudeau
From 12 cyclists accompanied by our guide.
Tour rating: 2+.
Montréal-Trudeau/Paris Charles de Gaule
Nantes/Montreal-Trudeau
From 12 cyclists accompanied by our guide.
Tour rating: 2+.
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 1
Transfer from Paris Charles de Gaule airport to Bracieux (Campsite Huttopia Les Châteaux)
Day 2
Day at leisure or loop to Blois via Tour-en-Sologne, Mont-près-Chambord, St-Germain-la-Fôret, Blois, Vineuil, Huisseau-sur-Cosson (43 km) (Château Villesavin and Château de Blois)
Day 3
Day at leisure or loop to Chambord via Chambord, Thoury, Dhuizon, Neuvy. (34 km)
(Château de Chambord)
Day 4
Free day or loop to Château de Cheverny via Cour-Cheverny, Troussay, Fougère-sur-Bièvre, Chevenelles, Chitenay, Cellettes, Tour-en-Sologne (46 km) ( Château de Cheverny, Château de Troussay and Château de Fougères)
Day 5
Bracieux, Cellettes, Seur, Les Montils, Candé-sur-Beuvron, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Mosnes, Chargé, Amboise, Lussault-sur-Loire, Husseau, Montlouis-sur-Loire, Tours (75 km) (Château de Chaumond and Château d'Amboise)
Day 6
Day at leisure or loop to Domaine de Candé via Ballan-Miré, Malicorne, Veigné, Saint-Avertin (41 km) ( Domaine de Candé)
Day 7
Free day: There are family activities in Tours: Gadawi Park Sud, Jardin Botanique, Ferris Wheel, Kizou aventures, etc.
Day 8
Tours, Savonnières, La Chapelle-aux-Naux, Bréhémont, Néman, Candes-St-Martin, Montsoreau, Turquant, Saumur (82 km) (Château de Montsoreau)
Day 9
Free day or loop to Chênehutte, Trèves, Gennes, Sarré, Milly Le Meugon (38 km)
Day 10
Free day.
About 4-5 km from Saumur (Château de Saumur)
Day 11
Airport transfer from Nantes (NTE) and return to Montreal
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