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Loire Valley Castles by Bike: Deluxe tour from Blois to Tours

6days

Reference: BL 603

  • Distance tours
  • Medium
  • Wellness, Castles, Deluxe, Parks and gardens, Vineyards

Here is an extraordinary journey where the pleasure of cycling meets the refinement of exceptional accommodations. Discover the Loire Valley and its most iconic châteaux as you ride through forests, vineyards, and along the legendary Loire à Vélo cycling route. Each evening invites you to indulge in the elegance of carefully selected luxury hotels, for moments of pure relaxation by the pool or by exquisite local French cuisine.

Throughout your trip, you will be captivated by magnificent châteaux, true witnesses to a prestigious past and to the special place the Loire Valley has long held in the hearts of the Kings and Queens of France. Let yourself be charmed by historic towns and villages, and by breathtaking landscapes shaped over the centuries by the Loire and its people.

You will enjoy :

  • Stay in 4-star and 5-star hotels with swimming pools
  • Discover six of the Loire Valley’s most beautiful châteaux: Blois, Chambord, Cheverny, Chaumont, Chenonceau and Amboise
  • Cycling through the heart of the Cheverny and Touraine vineyards
  • Delight your taste buds at a two-Michelin-star restaurant
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Day 1: Blois

Arrive in Blois, the very heart of the Loire Valley. Enjoy a day at leisure, free from cycling, to wander through the historic quarters, from the banks of the Loire to the panoramic terraces of the Bishop’s Gardens. Be sure not to miss a visit to the Royal Château of Blois, and as night falls, experience the enchanting sound-and-light show staged in the château’s courtyard.

 

Night in Blois – 5-star hotel

 

Day 2: Blois - Chambord - (Cheverny) - Blois
42, 52 or 68 km (approx. ↗ 88m)

Leave Blois along a cycle path following the banks of the Loire to reach the Domaine de Chambord and its majestic Renaissance château, renowned for its 426 rooms and iconic double-helix staircase.
The return to Blois follows quiet, picturesque country roads, winding through the vineyards of the Cheverny AOC, open fields, and peaceful meadows.
Two optional extensions allow you to enhance your ride: a detour through the forests of Sologne or a visit to the Château de Cheverny.

 

Night in Blois – 5-star hotel

 

Day 3: Blois - Amboise
43 km (approx. ↗ 173m)

Ride along cycle paths and quiet country roads following the Loire, through rolling countryside and vineyards. Along the way, visit the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, its château and its renowned International Garden Festival. In Amboise, discover the historic town, the royal château, and the Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent the final years of his life.

 

Night in Amboise – 4-star hotel

 

Day 4: Amboise - Chenonceaux
24, 49 or 54 km (approx. ↗ 270)

From the Loire to the Cher, cycle through peaceful countryside, along riverbanks and through forests, following dedicated cycle paths and quiet country roads. In Chenonceaux, discover the château, a true jewel of the Renaissance, famed for its elegant gallery bridge spanning the river.
Upon leaving Amboise, an optional extension of 25 to 30 kilometres is available, winding through the vineyards of Montlouis.

 

Night in Chenonceaux – 5-star hotel

 

 

Day 5: Chenonceaux - Tours
35 km (approx. ↗ 34m)

Set your sights on Tours! Cycle paths and quiet lanes lead you along the banks of the Cher, where needle dams, locks, lock-keepers’ houses and a succession of small private châteaux create a wonderfully bucolic and enchanting route. A true Trip à Vélo favorite along the Cœur de France à Vélo cycle route.

 

Night in Tours – 5-star hotel

 

Day 6: Tours

Your journey comes to a close after breakfast. Take the opportunity to explore the charms of Tours, from the bustling shops along Rue Nationale and the historic Colbert district, to the magnificent Saint-Gatien Cathedral. Stroll through Place Plumereau, with its half-timbered houses and lively café terraces, visit the covered market, and indulge in the region’s renowned gastronomy and exquisite Loire Valley wines.

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

In hotels or guest houses, we offer a rigorous selection of accommodation in 3 different categories.

Premium Deluxe Category
You'll stay in 4- and 5-star hotels housed in exceptional properties: 17th-century manor houses, former coaching inns, or historic almshouses. Each location has been chosen for its exceptional setting: on the banks of the Loire in Blois, within peaceful gardens in Amboise and Chenonceau, or tucked away in a discreet courtyard in the heart of the lively Les Halles district in Tours. The spacious and elegantly decorated rooms combine historical charm with high-end contemporary comfort. To enhance your stay, a wide range of amenities and services are available: wellness areas with swimming pools and saunas, lounges and bars, gourmet restaurants, and more.

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

from April 1 to April 11

from September 13 to November 3

  • Premium category €2445 /person

    Based on double occupancy

  • Single room supplement €1750 /person

 

from April 12 to September 12

  • Premium category €2545 /person

    Based on double occupancy

  • Single room supplement €1750 /person
Child discount *
  • From 0 to 2 years old: please contact us:
  • For ages 3 to 11: please contact us:
  • For ages 12 to 17: please contact us:

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

The price includes :
  • 5 nights in a double room (4 nights in 5-star hotels and 1 night in a 4-star hotel)
  • Breakfasts and tourist taxes
  • 4 days of rental of an equipped “VTC” bike
  • A travel diary with practical and tourist information
  • The GPS route app
  • Transfers from Blois train station and return to Tours train station
  • A personalized welcome by appointment
  • Telephone support 7 days a week
  • Application fee
The price does not include:
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Parking fees
  • Entrances and site visits
  • Optional insurance (cancellation or comprehensive)
  • Round-trip transportation to the departure point
Electric bike supplement
5 days
95
Bike discount
if you come with your own bike
155
Off-season baggage transport supplement
from October 15 to April 1
110
Half board supplement
5 dinners, including 1 dinner at the 2-Michelin-starred Christophe Hay restaurant / drinks not included
429
Visits package
Castles of Blois, Chambord, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Amboise, Chenonceau, starting from
105
Cancellation insurance
for information only, variable depending on the total price of the stay
79
Comprehensive insurance
for information only, variable depending on the total price of the stay
100
Transfer from Tours to Blois by private vehicle: €300
Package price for 1 to 7 passengers + €17 per personal bicycle
Premium Deluxe Category
Additional night in Blois and Tours: please contact us
  • Based on double occupancy

    (breakfast included)

  • Single room supplement

Questions about the stay Loire Valley Castles by Bike: Deluxe tour from Blois to Tours

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-connect.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

Other frequently asked questions about our cycling trips

Cycle tours

  • 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.

  • Transferring luggage 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 with your bike 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 do I get back to the starting city?

    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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