Highlights
Cycle the Loire Valley- Enjoy scenic rides through charming towns and countryside ending in historic Blois
Marvel at stunning chateaux - Visit Chateau de Villandry, Chenonceaux and Chambord
Vouvray & Bourgeuil wine tastings - Savour the exquisite flavours of local wines with guided tastings
Itinerary
Immerse yourself in the charm of France’s Loire Valley on the "Cycling in France - Loire Valley" tour, an 8-day easy-paced cycling adventure perfect for lovers of history, wine, and countryside beauty. Start in Tours and pedal through a landscape dotted with grand chateaux—Villandry, Chenonceaux, Chambord—each boasting lush gardens and Renaissance architecture. Along the way, sample the region’s acclaimed Vouvray and Bourgeuil wines, and discover the allure of historic towns like Amboise and Blois. With all accommodation, meals, and guided support included, this tour package’s unique highlight is its seamless blend of cycling, cultural discovery, and gastronomic delight—making it an ideal getaway for those who savor both scenic rides and French heritage.
day 1Join trip in Tours
Arrive in Tours, a vibrant and captivating city that offers a fascinating blend of history, culture, gastronomy, and natural beauty. This is our gateway to the Loire Valley's famous chateaux, vineyards and picturesque countryside.
For those arriving on time, our tour leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 6pm for a short welcome meeting, then head out for an included authentic French dinner at a cosy local restaurant, a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow travellers while enjoying some traditional dishes from the region.
Reaching Tours by rail is incredibly straightforward. Direct, high-speed TGV trains depart from Paris Montparnasse and arrive at Tours Centre in just over an hour. Alternatively, frequent TGV services run from Paris Montparnasse to the nearby Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station (a 70-minute journey), where you can catch a quick 5-minute local shuttle train straight into Tours Centre. If you are flying into Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, you can bypass central Paris entirely: direct TGV trains depart from the airport's terminal station (Aeroport CDG 2 TGV) and run straight to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in about 1 hour and 45 minutes. From London, you can take the Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord, making a quick metro or taxi transfer to Paris Montparnasse, or change at Lille Europe for a seamless connection toward Tours.
If you are travelling from the UK and would like to book train travel to and from this we recommend you contact our partners International Rail. For further details see the transport section below.
If you are coming from North America and flying into Paris - you can use Trainline to see the fastest routes to make your journey easier than ever.
Tours is a historically rich city with deep connections to French culture. Its picturesque old town, with half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets, invites you to explore its many charming alleys, each turn revealing something new, perfect for exploring on foot if you arrive ahead of the meeting time today.
day 2Cycle a section of the 'Loire a Velo' long distance cycle route and wine tasting
day 3Cycle to Amboise with Montlouis wine tasting en route
day 4Rest day in Amboise or cycle to Chenonceaux
day 5Cycle from Amboise to Blois
day 6Circular ride to Chateau of Cheverny
day 7Circular ride to the Chateau of Chambord
day 8Trip ends in Blois
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A variety of sights to see from the bike on our excellently guided tour, including focus on different parts of the numerous chateaux we visited, plus the wine tastings, and boat ride. Great international group of fellow cyclists, with a mix of abilities including those on e-bikes. Nice breakfasts and ability to opt in / out of group evening meals too.
Very good trip. Great experience. Maybe bit more wine tasting. Tour leader was very good but suggest they shouldn’t be doing back to back tours for their own health and safety and to ensure they are fresh and energized with each group they lead.
The trip was better than I expected. The people were great. The itinerary was wonderful and our leader Erwin was very knowledgeable.
This was my first cycling tour and had a wonderful time. Our tour leader kept us appraised of traffic, road conditions and what to expect when approaching challenging or especially scenic portions of the ride. The pace was leisurely and everyone was able to keep up. Everyone hated to have to say goodbye at the end of the tour and we'll all cherish the memories of our shared experience.
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