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Saumur – Fontevraud: 2 days cycling from the vineyards to the Loire

2days

Reference: SA 201

Loop
Easy
Castles, Vineyards

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000, the Loire Valley is a destination of choice for bicycle tourism. For a weekend or a short getaway, this cycling trip offers short stages that give pride of place to discovery.

Alternating cycle paths and small country roads, the route runs through remarkable and varied landscapes: the Saumur vineyard dominating the Loire Valley, the vineyards as far as the eye can see, the dazzling white tuffeau cliffs and their troglodytes, the Loire wild and majestic in its confluence with the Vienne.

Over the kilometers, an exceptional built heritage also punctuates this cycling escapade: Saumur and its castle, the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, the typical villages of Candes-Saint Martin and Montsoreau.

Let yourself be won over by the Pays de Saumur to experience a few days in the great outdoors in total disconnection.

You will enjoy :

Explore the world of troglodytes: galleries, cellars, mushroom houses, dwellings….
Cross the Saumur vineyard by bike.
Discover the remarkable Plantagenêts recumbent figures at the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud.

From 205€

From 240€

From 275€

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Program
Accommodation
Prices
Optional extras
Information

Program

Day 1: Saumur - Fontevraud through the vineyards

22 km

Saumur is the starting point of your stay. Also called “Saumur la Blanche”, the town owes its nickname to the tuffeau stone which shapes its buildings, including its emblematic castle, majestically erected on a rocky outcrop.

After a few pedal strokes to climb up to the castle and on the hillside, here is the famous Saumur Champigny vineyard! You meander through the vineyards which stretch as far as the eye can see. Along the way, the small isolated church of Parnay offers a panoramic view of the Loire.

The bike route continues to Fontevraud. The Royal Abbey, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is recognized as the largest monastic city in Europe. Take advantage of your afternoon to explore this exceptional collection of religious art, its eventful history and discover the moving recumbent figures of the Plantagenets, from Eleanor of Aquitaine to Richard the Lionheart.

Day 2: Fontevraud - Saumur via the Loire

23km

During this second day of cycling you explore the unusual and fascinating world of troglodytes. In Turquant, meet craftsmen and winegrowers installed in the cavities dug in the tuffeau and visit the museum of taped apples. In Souzay-Champigny, follow the route by bike through the heart of the troglodytes.

Along the Loire, classified among the Most Beautiful Villages in France, you discover the picturesque villages of Candes-Saint-Martin and Montsoreau. On the program: panoramic view of the confluence of the Loire and the Vienne, beautiful collegiate church with Plantagenêt Gothic architecture, medieval streets and castle overlooking the Loire.

End of your trip
Extra night possible in Saumur.
To customize your trip contact us.

Accommodation

In hotels or B&Bs, we offer a rigorous selection of accommodation in 3 different categories.

Standard category

Comfortable 2-star hotels or similar accommodation, where charm and simplicity combine for cozy and relaxing stops after a day of cycling. Ideally located along the routes.

Non-contractual photos presented to illustrate the type of accommodation corresponding to the standard category.

Superior category

3-star accommodation, selected for the quality of their services and equipment. An ideal environment to enjoy the end of your day.

Non-contractual photos presented to illustrate the type of accommodation corresponding to the superior category.

Premium category

It stands out for its elegant and spacious rooms, impeccable service and depending on the establishment you will benefit from a room with a view, a wellness area, an exceptional environment…

Non-contractual photos presented to illustrate the type of accommodation corresponding to the premium category.

Prices

Low season

High season

from April 1 to April 11

from September 13 to November 3

Standard category 205 € / person

Based on a 2-person room
Single room supplement 105 € / person

Superior category 240 € / person

Based on a 2-person room
Single room supplement 130 € / person

Premium category 275 € / person

Based on a 2-person room
Single room supplement 170 € / person

Child discount *

From 0 to 2 years: 70 %
From 3 to 11 years old: 40 %
From 12 to 17 years old: 30 %

*Discount applicable for children under 18 sharing a room with two adults.

The price includes :

Accommodation: 1 night in a double room
1 breakfast
2 days of rental of an equipped “VTC” bike
A travel diary with practical and tourist information
The GPS route app
Telephone support 7 days a week
Tourist taxes
Application fee

The price does not include:

Baggage transport
Lunches and dinners
Drinks and personal expenses
Parking fees
Entrances and site visits not included in “the price includes”
Optional insurance (cancellation or cancellation & multi-risk)

Optional extras

Electric bike supplement

2 days

Bike discount

if you come with your own bike

Baggage transport supplement

Off-season baggage transportation

from 01/03 to 01/04 and from 16/10 to 15/11

130

Cancellation insurance

for information only, variable depending on the total price of the stay

Cancellation & multi-risk insurance

for information only, variable depending on the total price of the stay

Standard category

Extra night in Saumur

Based on a 2-person room 66 € / person

(breakfast included)
Single room supplement 53 € / person

Superior category

Extra night in Saumur

Based on a 2-person room 71 € / person

(breakfast included)
Single room supplement 55 € / person

Premium category

Extra night in Saumur

Based on a 2-person room 115 € / person

(breakfast included)
Single room supplement 37 € / person

Information

Questions about the stay Saumur – Fontevraud: 2 days cycling from the vineyards to the Loire

How to get to Saumur?

By train :

From Paris Austerlitz TER station direct or with connection to Orléans or Tours.

From Paris Montparnasse station by TGV to Tours/Saint Pierre des Corps or Angers then TER connection to Saumur.

For more information, consult the SNCF website: www.sncf.com

Saumur train station is located 15 minutes from the city center (town hall) on foot.

By car :

From Paris 3:00 a.m. via the A11 and A85 motorways, exit no. 03 in Saumur

From Nantes 01h30 via the A11 and A85 motorways exit no. 03 in Saumur

Where to park in Saumur?

1,825 free parking spaces are located near the city center of Saumur. For more information on Saumur car parks, consult https://www.ville-saumur.fr/stationnement-touriste.

When to arrive in Saumur?

Your stay includes a cycling stage from the first day. Your bikes must be collected in the morning at the meeting point which will be communicated in your travel diary, ideally between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. You will be able to fully enjoy your day.

If you benefit from the baggage transfer service, you will be asked to drop it off at our partner storage facility before 9:00 a.m.

Séjours

The bikes

We work with cycle professionals whose comfortable and robust bikes are renewed, maintained and serviced regularly. Each bike is equipped with a handlebar bag, a rear bag (15 or 20 liters) and a helmet. We provide smartphone support and repair kit per reservation. We provide breakdown assistance on all our rental bikes.

Your stay includes the rental of a VTC (all-road bike) adapted to your size or that of your child.

You have the option of opting for a electric bike. With an average range of 80 kilometers, the electric bike allows you to enjoy each stage with ease, whatever the distance and elevation. Note that this type of bike requires a minimum height of 1m55 and maximum of 1m90.

For children, we offer a wide range of solutions depending on their age: child seat, child trailer, follower bike, follow-me system.

The terms and conditions for collecting and returning your bike are communicated in the travel diary.

You can also come with your own bike. Please note that in this case, you will not be able to benefit from breakdown assistance, will not be able to rent accessories and the possible repatriation of your bike to the starting point will have to be organized by you yourself.
Baggage transfer from one stage to another

If you have requested baggage transfer or if the service is already included in your package, you are asked to drop it off each morning at the reception of your accommodation, before 9:00 a.m. They are delivered to you during the day, before 6:00 p.m., to your next accommodation.
The travel diary
Before your departure, you will receive a travel diary containing all the information useful to your stay:
- The detailed program of your trip, day by day (meeting time and address on the first day, accommodation details, useful addresses, points of interest, etc.).
- Connection to our GPS application during your trip (step-by-step route, points of interest and practical information).
- Exchange vouchers.
- Tourist information and advice for cycling with complete peace of mind.
- A support number.
What to do cycling at the end of your stay?

We organize the repatriation of all bicycles rented with Trip à Vélo during our roaming stays. For loop or star stays, the bikes are returned by you to partner establishments. In all cases, the drop-off address will be communicated to you in the travel diary.

If you came with your own bike, any repatriation must be organized by you. Regional TERs accept bicycles on board (see the conditions on the SNCF website: www.sncf.com ).
How to return to the city of departure?

If you have to return to the city of departure, the return must be organized by you.

By train: numerous TER trains serve the cities of Orléans, Blois, Onzain, Amboise, Tours and Saumur at a high daily frequency during the season. You can already consult the SNCF website: www.sncf.com. You will also find more information on timetables in your travel diary.

At your request, we can organize a taxi transfer (surcharge).

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