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?

The cost of the e-bike is CA$400 per person, subject to availability at time of booking.

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Cycling in France - Loire Valley

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Gold Operator: Explore!
Bicycle: Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+

Places You’ll See

Amboise
Blois
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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Introduction

Day 1 Join trip in Tours
Day 2 Cycle a section of the 'Loire a Velo' long distance cycle route and wine tasting
Day 3 Cycle to Amboise with Vouvray wine tasting en route
Day 4 Rest day in Amboise or cycle to Chenonceaux
Day 5 Cycle from Amboise to Blois
Day 6 Circular ride to Chateau of Chambord
Day 7 Circular ride to the Chateau of Cheverny
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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Number of tours

534

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

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Customer Reviews

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4.5

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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Dawn
· July 28th, 2025
We had an amazing time. Our guide, Marta, was wonderful and planned our hikes perfectly to avoid the rain.
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Dates & Availability

8 days

Cycling in France - Loire Valley

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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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  The cost of the e-bike is CA$400 per person, subject to availability at time of booking.

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