Val de Loire Tours in Summer

We cycled 500kms down the Loire Valley from Orleans. Everything was organised beautifully. Our accommodation was comfortable and well placed. The bicycles were a dream to ride and we appreciated having the e-bikes on this trip. Highly recommend UTracks!

Our bicycle trip to the Loire Valley was fantastic! The weather was a perfect 70 degrees and no rain for the duration (early June). The routes were established cycle paths, so we felt very safe and rarely traveled alongside cars. The bikes were lovely, and no punctures were suffered. We went with the basic hotels and enjoyed some of the half-timbered and more rustic accommodations. The hotel food was fantastic at each establishment! Luggage was transferred and waiting for us each afternoon. The only small problem we encountered was with the mapping app. On the first day of cycling we realized that it often lagged and couldn't keep up with where we were, making travel slow and tedious as we waited at intersections to see if we should turn. That first night we transferred all of our routes to "Ride With GPS," an app we have used before. "Ride With GPS" had no trouble and even speaks aloud while riding, much like "Google Maps," so that you are warned of each turn ahead of time. Travel was smooth after that!

I have just got home from my cycle holiday in the Loire. It exceeded my expectations. The guide Pierre, was very knowledgeable and helpful. The bikes were good. The cycle paths were all excellent, a few quiet roads, I did not feel nervous or over challenged. There was variety and plenty of visits to Chateau’s, vineyards and wine tasting. The picnic lunches were all very French, which is all part of the experience, and Thomas made wonderful choices of where we had them. The level of cycling was accurate. The distances were comfortable. I will certainly be looking for my next trip with Exodus.

We did this trip as a family of 5 and had a wonderful time. Our children are aged 4, 8 and 12yo so we used a buggy and pull along. The organization was seamless. Mostly the terrain was flat and very picturesque. We were lucky to have perfect weather. The paper maps provided are fairly useful but the app is outstanding, so make sure you have sufficient phone battery. Bikes were good quality. No lost luggage. Apart from the castle, this village is very small (unlike Ambrose, blois). Perhaps a different route could be chosen. Overall, highly recommend.

Loved this trip. A very beautiful part of France. We used standard bikes & coped OK but its " hilly" in parts and we would suggest E bikes for a more comfortable trip. Two of us are over 70. The app was not always accurate & we had a few wrong turns. Fortunately the app told us that.

The accommodation, luggage transfers and route planning were of a very good standard. The bikes however were really not suitable for the nature of the journey. In addition the particular bike I had was substandard with the rear tyre being unserviceable and the kick stand did not work