Loire Cycle Path: Wild-romantic all the way to the sea (from Tours to St-Nazaire)

8 days
From Tours to St-Nazaire
3.5
2 traveler reviews

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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • The impressive cultural monuments of the Loire castles: A few kilometres after Tours, Villandry Castle awaits you, which is particularly famous for its six ornate gardens and the oriental salon. The castles of Saumur and Lengeais also exude French charm.
  • Idyllic natural experience: The untamed nature of the Loire makes it a spectacle. The charming Loire Valley and the numerous tributaries, plus the varied landscape between wine-growing areas and the Atlantic coast - you will hardly be able to get enough of the beauty of this corner of the world.
  • Vibrant French cities: Have a café au lait in a bistro and linger, then stroll through the old alleyways and absorb the culture and architecture. Immerse yourself in the "savoir vivre", the famous French way of life.
  • A bold plunge into the waves of the Atlantic: The ocean is considered wild and refreshing here, yet it shows itself to be so inviting that you simply have to dare to take a dip. The coastline is not to be neglected either, with wooded dunes, rocky coves and small beaches making bathing a picturesque experience. Tip: The bay of La Baule is worth a trip!

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Tours
  2. Day 2 Tours – Chinon approx. 55 km
  3. Day 3 Chinon – Saumur approx. 40 km
  4. Day 4 Saumur – Angers approx. 55 km
  5. Day 5 Angers –Saint-Florent-le-Vieil/Surroundings approx. 55 km
  6. Day 6 Saint-Florent-le-Vieil/Surroundings – Nantes approx. 55 km
  7. Day 7 Nantes – Saint Nazaire approx. 65 km
  8. Day 8 Departure or extension
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4.2
(23 reviews)

Number of tours

161

Age Range

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  • 4.2
  • RR
    · July 23rd, 2023
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    The luggage was always on site, the hotels so O.k. and the description was good. For the navigation I was glad about the Garmin Navi.
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    Eurobike commented on this review
    Thank you for your rating. If you have any questions about navigating with the app, our team will be happy to help. We look forward to welcoming you on one of our tours again soon! Your Eurobike Team
    Trip date: July 2023
  • DW
    · June 29th, 2023
    We did not like the bikes at all. They were the same frame as the electric bikes that the others in the initial group got - but without the power. Very heavy and awkward. It doesn't seem like it was the bike you advertised. After 3 days we got the navigation app to work and that made a big difference. But before that we kept missing turns and it was very confusing. Many of the things you pointed out on the way seemed interesting, but had no signs to mark them, so we missed them. Or maybe they were off the path and we were supposed to find them on our own. The 4 kilometer bridge to St. Nazaire was very dangerous for bikes. It was irresponsible not to warn people. The bike path across the bridge was so narrow with big trucks and busses running very close. Also, the directions getting out of big cities were confusing and we often had to backtrack. On the other hand, the hotels were decent and clean and the breakfasts were good. The staff was usually very helpful. Our suitcases were always delivered. We saw some beautiful scenery. I would recommend finding better bikes for those of us who don't want to use electric bikes.
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    Dear Mrs. Wren, thank you for taking the time to give us important tips, personal impressions, and suggestions for improvement. Your detailed travel feedback helps us a lot to maintain and constantly improve the high quality of our cycling tours. We are... Show more
    Trip date: June 2023
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