Frankreich, france, schloesser, loire, loire valley

Castles of Loire – short tour

The Highlights from Orléans to Tours

Loire Valley short break

The Loire Valley, also known as “garden of France”, is a charming land of vineyards, flowers and rolling green hills, which will enchant you with its more than two hundred castles and luxuriant natural landscapes. It will be like riding in a fairy tale, in a picturesque countryside dotted with romantic châteaux, providing regular interludes to the cycling. While you marvel at this medieval splendour, don’t forget to try the region’s sumptuous cuisine and famous wines, for a true royal holiday experience!

Dates 2024:

Arrival:
Sat, May 04.-Sept 28.
Sun, July 07.-Aug 18.
Duration: 6 Days

Dates:
Season 1: May 04.-10. + Sept 07.-28.
Season 2: May 11.-June 21. + Aug 24. – Sept 06.
Season 3: June 22.-Aug 23.

1st Day: Orléans

Individual arrival in Orléans, homeland of Joan of Arc.

2nd Day: Orléans – Beaugency/St. Dyé (25/45 km)

You pedal along the Loire alternating cycle paths with back roads. After a visit to Meung-sur-Loire you arrive at the Chateau Dunois, with the beautiful medieval centre of Beaugency. A land full of water and culture will lead the way to the beautiful town of St. Dyé, an ancient river harbour.

3rd Day: Beaugency/St. Dyé – Blois (60/40 km)

From the huge park surrounding Chambord Castle today’s trip continues at the border of the forest of Boulogne. On the other side of the Loire crowded with a wonderful bridge, you can already see the profile of Blois and its castle, the steeples of the abbey and the Cathedral of St. Louis standing out.

4th Day: Blois – Amboise (45 km)

After the visit of the city of Blois and its impres- sive castle, you pedal along the Loire river. Here you can visit the castle of Chaumont built on the top of a hill overlooking the river. In Amboise you cannot miss the house where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life.

5th Day: Amboise – Tours (50 km)

After crossing forest of Amboise you arrive in Chenonceaux, known as the castle of the three ladies. You continue along the river Cher up to the city of Tours. You may also decide to stop for a visit at the castle of Nitray with its famous wine cellars.

8th Day: Tours

Individual departure after breakfast.

YOUR ACCOMMODATION:

We personally choose all the hotels mindful of your comfort as well as the proximity to cycling paths and any relevant local sites. According to your category of choice you will be accommodated in:

Category A: 3/4* hotels
Category B: 2/3* hotels
All rooms have en suite facilities. In some 2* hotels there may be some cases of accommodation without air conditioning.

Please note, that accommodation requests are always updated daily at the time of booking. The selection depends on availability. Of course, we are happy to accept non-binding customer requests. Tell us your wishes when booking.

You will receive the accommodation you have actually booked with the list of hotels and the travel documents (after the booking confirmation at the earliest).

YOUR BICYCLES:

27-speed unisex Shimano Deore
9-speed E-Bikes Shimano

aluminium frame
mudguard
rear rack
comfort gel saddle
anti-puncture Schwalbe tyres
ergonomic bicycle grips
Speed Lifter system
1 cycle computer
1 Ortlieb one-sided saddlebag
1 front bar bag per room
1 repair kit per room: 1 spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, 2 allen keys and tyre levers
1 combination bike lock

Please note: At the moment of booking you can also rent helmets against surcharge, suitable for head circumferences from 54 to 61. All helmets have a certification mark according to the DIN EN 1078 (CE) European norm.

ARRIVAL INFORMATION:

Parking

at the arrival hotel or in public parking areas – details will follow within the travel documents after booking

Train station

Station: Tours

Airport

Next airport: Tours (TUF) or Paris (CDG)

5 nights hotel accommodation incl. breakfast
App including maps, roadbook, points of interest and GPS tracks
Digital tour information
Luggage transportation
Hotline service
Hotel taxes

*Categorie A (3/4Hotels)**	Season 1	Season 2	Season 3
Double room	620,-	710,-	760,-
Single room	820,-	910,-	960,-
3rd person in triple	500,-	590,-	640,-

*Categorie B (2/3Hotels)**	Season 1	Season 2	Season 3
Double room	540,-	630,-	680,-
Single room	740,-	830,-	880,-
3rd person in triple	430,-	520,-	570,-