La Loire à vélo trail

The most beautiful bike itinerary in France is certainly La Loire à Vélo. Running beside Europe’s last untamed river, its 800 km (500 miles) of signposted itineraries and bike paths offer sweeping and contrasting panoramas. From the city of Nevers to the beaches of Saint-Brévin, the treasures of nature blend harmoniously with the unparalleled Read more
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Cher river banks - château de Chenonceau

Rendez-vous in Amboise, a pretty royal city, for a cycling tour through the most emblematic châteaux of the Loire Valley. Discover the Château de Chenonceau, the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire and its astonishing International Garden Festival, not forgetting the Manoir du Clos Lucé where the genius of Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life!

In 3 days, ride along the Loire river, through the vineyards of the Touraine Amboise appellation, between forests and sunflower fields… and why not dare to take a little canoe trip on the Cher river to pass under the majestic arches of the Château de Chenonceau.

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4 days / 3 days riding  / ref. L6
Difficulty Easy
from 480 €
Round trip / 11 testimonials
Guérande salt marshlands

Discover the charm of the Western Loire region : from Saumur to Le Croisic and appreciate the ‘Angevine Sweetness’ (‘Douceur Angevine’) all along the last itineraries of the “Loire à Vélo” routes.

Ride through the Anjou area and its vineyards, and “take the plunge” into the Atlantic Ocean in Saint-Brévin. Then, direction Le Croisic, passing through Guérande and its salt marshes to the wild coast which offers splendid landscapes on the ocean.

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8 days / 6 days riding  / ref. L9
Difficulty Easy
from 1050 €
Linear trip
a break along the Loire river

Discover this “Loire à Vélo” part full of chateaux and wonderful landscapes. Very easy ride along the last wild European large river and its numerous smaller rivers where beautiful chateaux and prestigious gardens are waiting for you.
Children appreciate especially the old fortified castles whereas the parents enjoy making a short stop in a wine cellar.

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8 days / 6 days riding  / ref. L21
Difficulty Very Easy
from 980 €
Linear trip
chateau de Chambord

Discover the northern part of the royal valley by riding along the majestic river from Orléans to Tours where thousand treasures are waiting for you :historical heritage with numerous chateaux, wonderful landscapes of different natural areas, regional gastronomy delights.

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5 days / 4 days riding  / ref. L14
Difficulty Easy
from 640 €
Linear trip / 13 testimonials
Amboise

Let’s go for a 3 days ride in the « Chateaux Country » area where the cycling paths will lead you from prestigious chateaux to impressive forests, passing via the Loire river banks and beautiful vineyards.
Your cycling stages will bring you from Blois to Chambord, Chenonceaux and Amboise … all the greatest chateaux of the Loire Valley!

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3 days / 3 days riding  / ref. L26
Difficulty Easy
from 320 €
Linear trip / 12 testimonials
Villandry gardens

Let’s ride the « Loire à Vélo »cycling paths for the week-end. From Tours to Saumur you will discover the delightful châteaux and Renaissance gardens on the Loire Valley: Azay le Rideau et Villandry. Between Loire and Vienne rivers where traditional boats are sailing, you will cycle through Chinon and Saumur vineyards and cross medieval-looking villages.

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3 days / 3 days riding  / ref. L24
Difficulty Easy
from 390 €
Linear trip / 12 testimonials
Briare

Discover the newest part of the « Loire a à Vélo » cycling paths and enjoy the wildest part of the Loire river. From Nevers to Orléans, follow the Santiago de Compostela paths, ride through the Sancerre vineyards, up to the canal-bridge in Briare … before the reaching Orléans, Joan of Arc’s town.

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7 days / 5 days riding  / ref. L7
Difficulty Easy
from 990 €
Linear trip / 8 testimonials
chateau of Azay-le-Rideau

Discover the beauty of the “Loire à Vélo” and the “Indre à Vélo”, whatever your level. This 4-day trip is particularly suitable for less experienced cyclists and younger ones. It’s ideal for a relaxing family holiday. During the short stages, follow cycle paths, signposted routes or roads with little traffic. This tour will allow you to discover some of the Loire’s most beautiful landscapes by bike.

On the programme for this family holiday are the major sites of Touraine: its enchanting châteaux and its landscapes of water and light.

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4 days / 3 days riding  / ref. L15
Difficulty Very Easy
from 540 €
Round trip
Cheverny

Follow the nice ‘Loire à Vélo’ cycling paths along the Loire River and take the time to discover the Greatest châteaux of the Loire Valley, such as Chambord, Chenonceaux and Amboise.
During this tour, enjoy the beautiful towns where you will be staying … for a shopping escapade in the heart of the historical downtowns … or to rest for a while at your hotel.

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6 days / 6 days riding  / ref. L5
Difficulty Easy
from 670 €
Linear trip / 19 testimonials
Loire river banks

This wonderful bike tour will allow you to discover the most beautiful castles of the Loire Valley: Chambord, Chenonceaux, Blois or Amboise. Ride through its well known vineyards (such as Chinon, Vouvray, Montlouis and Saumur Champigny) and enchanting settings which will remind you that you really are in the “Garden of France.
Listed in the UNESCO world heritage, the Loire Valley is considered as the perfect destination to enjoy a mix between cycling and exploring nature, history and French gastronomy.

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5 days / 5 days riding  / ref. L30
Difficulty Moderate
from 610 €
Linear trip / 17 testimonials
Chambord

Along the “Loire à Vélo” and “Pays des Châteaux” cycle paths, this tour takes you to some of the Loire’s most prestigious châteaux! Chambord, Chenonceaux, Cheverny, Amboise and Blois will hold no secrets for you.

Thanks to our itinerary, you’ll discover these incomparable historic residences and also cross irresistibly charming landscapes: between the wild Loire river, its surrounding forests, its vineyards and its picturesque little villages… experience a real moment of escape.

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5 days / 4 days riding  / ref. L3
Difficulty Moderate
from 540 €
Round trip / 26 testimonials
Chinon - Vienne river

The Loire à Vélo cycling itinerary gives the opportunity to discover somes hidden places: from the Renaissance gardens of Villandry, ride to one of the most beautiful villages of France, Crissay sur Manse! From the iconic château d’Azay le Rideau, let be seduced by the magic of the both châteaux d’Ussé and château du Rivau, straight out of a fairy tale.
And if the cycling paths wander between wild Loire river banks and toglodyte houses, the Chinon and Saumur vineyards guide you to unexpected mediaeval cities, to the impressive underground tunnels of château de Brézé!

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7 days / 6 days riding  / ref. L4
Difficulty Moderate
from 700 €
Linear trip / 13 testimonials
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