Cycle the Loire - Nevers to Orléans

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I really enjoyed the bike trip with UTracks. We do a lot of bike trips and this was a relatively relaxing one, which was nice. The information that was given was very thorough and we had no issues during our trip. Really enjoyed the accommodations and towns they had us going through! Look forward to another one!

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7 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

15 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Highlights

Cycling on the newest section of the 'Loire a velo' cycle path

Visiting towns and villages from Burgundy to the Centre

Passing some of the region's most spectacular chateaux

Cycling through nature reserves and vineyards including Sancerre

Enjoying the culinary specialities of the region

Itinerary

Let the Loire River’s gentle currents guide your wheels through the wild heart of France. The Cycle the Loire – Nevers to Orléans tour is a seven-day, easy-paced self-guided bicycle trip ideal for experienced travelers and seniors seeking leisurely exploration of unspoiled landscapes and grand chateaux.

Begin in Nevers and follow the newest section of the ‘Loire à vélo’ cycle path, pedaling past ancient bridges, nature reserves, and rolling vineyards. Each day offers the chance to stop in storybook villages, explore historic castles, and marvel at the wild beauty of the riverbanks. Your journey culminates in Orléans, a city celebrated for its art, history, and Joan of Arc’s enduring legacy.

A standout feature of this tour package is its focus on the lesser-known, untamed stretches of the Loire, where you’ll encounter fewer crowds and more authentic experiences. With all accommodations, meals, and logistics arranged, you can fully immerse yourself in the region’s charm and tranquility.

For those who dream of cycling through France’s most evocative river valley, this trip promises a perfect blend of relaxation, discovery, and timeless landscapes.

day 1Arrive Nevers

Nevers is a charming town at the confluence of the Loire and Nievre rivers and has many historic buildings despite being heavily bombed in WWII. Its typical ‘faience’ (pottery) workshops date from the 16th century and the Ducal Palace is considered to be one of the first chateaux of the Loire. The Magny-Cours circuit, a Formula 1 racetrack until 2008, is nearby. Nevers is also a place of pilgrimage as it is where Bernadette Soubirous of Lourdes became a nun at St Gildard convent, dying here in 1879. She was beatified and later canonised in 1933. Nevers' Saint-Arigle covered food market is open from Tuesday to Saturday.

day 2Cycle to La Charité-sur-Loire (45km/28mi)

day 3Continue through vineyards and woods to Sancerre (28km/17.5mi)

day 4Follow the canal to Briare (51km/32mi)

day 5Cycle via the chateau in Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire to Sully-sur-Loire (42km/26mi)

day 6Continue to Orléans (51km/32mi)

day 7Trip concludes (or continue to the Atlantic Coast)

What's Included

Accommodation

6 nights in a combination of B&B's and 2-3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (option to upgrade to 3-4 star hotels and B&Bs, supplement applies)

Meals

6 breakfasts - breakfasts are continental style and consist of croissants, breads, jams, cheese, yoghurt, coffee, tea and juices.

Others

Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps, roadbook and GPS TracksMinimum 21 speed hybrid touring bike with helmet, pannier, lock, pump and repair kit (electric bike available on request - supplement applies)Luggage transfer (1 piece of max 20kg per person, max dimensions 65 x 40 x30 cm) - a supplement applies for excessTourist taxEmergency hotline

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