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Wellness and cycling : short break in the Loire Valley

3days

Reference: BL 303

Distance tours
Easy
Wellness, Parks and gardens, Vineyards

Need to recharge your batteries, relax, get some fresh air and move? Take advantage of this 3-day cycling trip from Blois to Tours, let yourself be enchanted by the landscapes of the Loire Valley and the castles of Chenonceau, Amboise and Chaumont-sur-Loire.

Along the greenways that run along the Loire, at the leisurely pace of your bike, you discover this majestic river, its islands populated by myriads of birds and its colors which match the mood of the sky. The small country roads take you from towns to picturesque villages or to the heart of the vineyards of Touraine. Cycle paths take you through the forest and the banks of the Cher to discover other treasures…

Planned on the program: a break at the spa with swimming pool, sauna and hammam.

You will like

The castles of Chenonceau and Amboise.
The Chaumont-sur-Loire International Garden Festival.
The spa area with swimming pool, sauna and hammam on the first evening.

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Program
Accommodation
Prices
Optional extras
Information

Program

Day 1: Blois - Mosnes

30 km

Your cycling trip begins at Blois, gateway to the Loire castles. You leave the town with a beautiful panorama of its bell towers and its castle. After an escape on the peaceful roads of the alluvial plain, its meadows and its crops, you cycle along the banks of the Cosson to its confluence with the Loire and on a shaded cycle path which leads straight to Chaumont-sur-Loire.

Get off your bike for a few hours, take the time to picnic on the banks of the Loire and observe the birds while watching the river flow gently. First known for its castle, the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire is today an essential site for its International Garden Festival with its original creations, renewed each year but always poetic, original and inspiring.

Your hike ends at a beautiful mansion 18^th nestled in the heart of a wooded park. Go and relax at the spa, make yourself comfortable in the deckchairs, take a seat at the restaurant for dinner and let the evening pass peacefully while already dreaming of your next bike ride.

Option: Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (included in the Chateaux Package)

Free visit of the castle, the park and the international garden festival.

Day 2: Mosnes - Chenonceau - Amboise

42 km

You go from the banks of the Loire to the banks of the Cher, pedaling in the shade of the Amboise forest and along the Cher: a rejuvenating journey for a total disconnection. At the castle of Chenonceau, let yourself be enchanted by the feminine elegance of the place: the famous gallery bridge spanning the river, a unique work in the world, the historic gardens of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici.

Continue your journey to the royal city of Amboise. In the streets of the medieval city reigns a summer atmosphere where it is pleasant to stroll, sit on the terrace of a café at the foot of the castle and taste Loire wines at aperitif time.

Optional: Château de Chenonceau (included in the Chateaux Package)

Self-guided visit of the castle and its gardens.

Day 3: Amboise – Tours

28km – 32km – 40km

You enjoy your stage at Amboise to visit a major place in the history of France: the royal castle, with its fortified appearance and yet so Renaissance! In its flamboyant Gothic style chapel rests Leonardo da Vinci. Its gardens are classified as “remarkable gardens” and offer one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Loire Valley. A little further, immerse yourself in the world of Leonardo da Vinci at the Clos Lucé manor which was also his last home.

The bike trip then continues towards the capital of Tours with three routes to choose from:

Left bank, via the cycle paths of the vineyards of Montlouis and the Loire.
Right bank, via the Vouvray vineyard route then the cycle paths on the banks of the Loire.
Through the Amboise forest and along the bucolic banks of the Cher.

Option: Château d’Amboise or Clos Lucé (included in the Chateaux Package)

Free visit to the Royal Château d'Amboise or the Manoir du Clos Lucé.

End of your trip
Extend your stay to visit Tours, its historic districts, its half-timbered houses, Place Plumereau, the cathedral but also very beautiful museums such as the Musée du Compagnonnage.
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 340 € / person

Based on a 2-person room
Single room supplement 135 € / person

Superior category 380 € / person

Based on a 2-person room
Single room supplement 195 € / person

Premium category 450 € / person

Based on a 2-person room
Single room supplement 205 € / person

Child discount *

From 0 to 2 years: 70 %
From 3 to 11 years old: 45 %
From 12 to 17 years old: 35 %

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

The price includes :

Accommodation: 2 nights in a double room
2 breakfasts
3 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
Optional insurance (cancellation or cancellation & multi-risk)

Optional extras

Electric bike supplement

3 days

Bike discount

if you come with your own bike

100

Baggage transport supplement

100

Off-season baggage transportation

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

190

Half board supplement

2 dinners / excluding drinks from

Visits pack

Château de Chenonceau + Domaine de Chaumont (castle & garden festival) + Château d’Amboise or Clos Lucé

Supplement for person traveling alone

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 Blois

Based on a 2-person room 62 € / person

(breakfast included)
Single room supplement 41 € / person

Extra night in Tours

Based on a 2-person room 67 € / person

(breakfast included)
Single room supplement 38 € / person

Superior category

Extra night in Blois

Based on a 2-person room 77 € / person

(breakfast included)
Single room supplement 77 € / person

Extra night in Tours

Based on a 2-person room 88 € / person

(breakfast included)
Single room supplement 32 € / person

Premium category

Extra night in Blois

Based on a 2-person room 92 € / person

(breakfast included)
Single room supplement 91 € / person

Extra night in Tours

Based on a 2-person room 119 € / person

(breakfast included)
Single room supplement 98 € / person

Information

Questions about the stay Wellness and cycling : short break in the Loire Valley

How to get to Blois?

By train :

From Paris Austerlitz TER station direct (approximately 1:30 a.m.) or with connection to Orléans (approximately 2:00 a.m.)
From Paris Montparnasse station by TGV to Saint Pierre des Corps then by TER to Blois (approximately 2h00)

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

Blois Chambord train station is located 500 meters from the castle.

By car :

From Paris 1:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. via the A10 motorway (Paris-Orléans-Bordeaux) exit no. 17 in Blois
From Lyon – Exit n°14 on the A85 motorway at Romorantin (30 minutes south of Blois)

Where to park in Blois?

You can park in the Stationeo underground car parks (around €9 per 24 hours). You can pay as soon as you arrive in the car park, so you can come in and out as many times as you want. The Château car park (2 avenue du Docteur Jean Laigret) is ideally located in the heart of Blois and at the foot of the château. Please note that each Stationeo underground car park has charging stations for electric vehicles.

For more information on Blois car parks, consult www.stationeo.fr

When to arrive in Blois?

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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