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Cycling in France - Loire Valley

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  • The impressive Château de Chambord with gardens in the foreground.
  • Intricate garden with geometric shapes and vibrant flowers.
  • Rows of grapevines in a vineyard under a blue sky.
  • A bicycle parked outside an ivy-covered cottage.
  • A bridge reflecting in a river, surrounded by lush greenery.
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  • Château de Chaumont with turrets and surrounded by greenery.
  • Beautiful gardens with well-kept hedges and a historical building.
  • A serene river landscape with a stone barrier and trees.
  • An aerial view of a city with a bridge over a river.
  • Colorful macarons and pastries displayed in a patisserie.
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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
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Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Places You’ll See

  • Amboise
    Amboise
  • Blois
    Blois
  • Chambord
    Chambord
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Highlights

  • Explore Tours' historic sites and enjoy French cuisine
  • Cycle the scenic 'Loire a Velo' route and visit Villandry
  • Taste Vouvray wine and local delicacies in Montlouis
  • Visit the iconic Chateau de Chenonceau and enjoy a boat ride
  • Admire Chateau de Chaumont and dine on a Loire riverboat

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Tours
  2. Day 2 Cycle a section of the 'Loire a Velo' long distance cycle route and wine tasting
  3. Day 3 Cycle to Amboise with Vouvray wine tasting en route
  4. Day 4 Rest day in Amboise or cycle to Chenonceaux
  5. Day 5 Cycle from Amboise to Blois
  6. Day 6 Circular ride to Chateau of Chambord
  7. Day 7 Circular ride to the Chateau of Cheverny
  8. Day 8 Drive to St Pierre de Corps station in Tours where our trip ends
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Hotel des Chateaux de la Loire

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  • Hotel Chaptal

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  • ibis Styles Blois Centre Gare

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  • Joe
    · August 3rd, 2025
    The tour guide was excellent. The hotel breakfast and dinner was very good. The hotel staff very friendly and responsive.
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  • David
    · July 4th, 2025
    June Chamonix Valley/My. Blanc Hiking Holiday
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  • vivian
    · June 9th, 2025
    The trip was excellent from start to finish. If I could change anything, it would’ve been to spend more time in beautiful areas like Gordes. However, the trip was wonderful and well organized.
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    Is their a tour leader and a van? And do you have ebikes available for this trip. If yes how much additional cost? And how many people are already signed up for the trip?

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