From the Provence of the Popes to the Luberon – Self-guided
Duration: 8 days and 7 nights
Family itinerary (Huttopia)
Starting from
per person
Duration
10 nights
Level
2 - Easy - hilly - 40 to 70 km
CHILD RATE (accompanied by two adults): $2,299
The Loire Valley is a real playground for family cycling trips: safe trails, gentle, bucolic landscapes, welcoming villages and, of course, the famous châteaux! This easy and accessible route invites you to discover France in a different way, at a pace that leaves room for pleasure and curiosity. From Blois to Amboise, via Chambord, Langeais, and Saumur, each day offers its share of discoveries: picnics on the banks of the Loire, gourmet stops, walks through the vineyards, and visits that will delight young and old alike.
Staying in comfortable and friendly Huttopia campsites, you can 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 joys of cycle touring... and creating lasting family memories.
Air transportation of the passenger and their bicycle with Air Transat;
Transfer between the airport and the hotel, at the destination, on arrival and departure;
4 nights at Huttopia Les Châteaux campsite, Trappeur Bord de Rivière tent;
3 nights in Tours in a 2- or 3-star hotel;
3 nights at Huttopia Saumur Campground, Sweet tent;
10 breakfasts and 1 dinner;
Air transportation of the passenger and their bicycle with Air Transat;
Transfer between the airport and the hotel, at the destination, on arrival and departure;
4 nights at Huttopia Les Châteaux campsite, Trappeur Bord de Rivière tent;
3 nights in Tours in a 2- or 3-star hotel;
3 nights at Huttopia Saumur Campground, Sweet tent;
10 breakfasts and 1 dinner;
Travel and cancellation insurance
Travel and cancellation insurance
Montreal-Trudeau/Paris Charles de Gaulle
Nantes/Montreal-Trudeau
Starting from 12 cyclists accompanied by our guide.
Circuit rating: 2+
Montreal-Trudeau/Paris Charles de Gaulle
Nantes/Montreal-Trudeau
Starting from 12 cyclists accompanied by our guide.
Circuit rating: 2+
Discover the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the necessary information. Please note that elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect the actual conditions on the ground.
Day 1
Transfer from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bracieux (Huttopia Campground Huttopia Les Châteaux)
Day 2
Free day 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
Free day or loop to Chambord via Chambord, Thoury, Dhuizon, Neuvy. (21 miles)
(Chambord Castle)
Day 4
Free day or loop to Cheverny Castle via Cour-Cheverny, Troussay, Fougère-sur-Bièvre, Chevenelles, Chitenay, Cellettes, Tour-en-Sologne (46 km)(Cheverny Castle, Troussay Castle, and Fougères Castle)
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) (Chaumont Castle and Amboise Castle)
Day 6
Free day 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 South, Botanical Garden, Ferris wheel, Kizou adventures, etc.
Day 8
Tours, Savonnières, La Chapelle-aux-Naux, Bréhémont, Néman, Candes-St-Martin, Montsoreau, Turquant, Saumur (82 km) (Montsoreau Castle)
Day 9
Free day or loop to Chênehutte, Trèves, Gennes, Sarré, Milly Le Meugon (38 km)
Day 10
Free day.
Approximately 4-5 km from Saumur (Saumur Castle)
Day 11
Airport transfer from Nantes (NTE) and return to Montreal
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