+33(0)2 54 78 62 523 days biking in the heart of the greatest Loire Valley castles
- The visit of the 3 main Loire valley castles: Chambord, Cheverny and Chenonceaux
- The landscapes’ alternation: the Loire river banks, forest paths and vineyards
- The city of Amboise
/ 28 testimonials
Reference : L26
Difficulty : Easy
Linear trip
From March to November
Departure: daily
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Your cycling tour in the Loire Valley, from Blois to 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, Cheverny, Chenonceaux and Amboise … all the greatest chateaux of the Loire Valley!
Day 1 : Arrival in Blois in the morning + stage Blois – Cour Cheverny (or Chitenay) | 42 km (or 55 km)
Meet before 9:30 a.m. in Blois.
Leave the charming town of Blois following the Loire river and its cycling paths to Dyé sur Loire before proceeding through the beautiful forest of Domain de Chambord where is settled the château. A true masterpiece of French Renaissance style boasting no less than 440 rooms and built during the reign of François I. Continue to the Château de Cheverny, remarkable for its sumptuously furnished apartments, which gave Hergé the inspiration for Captain Haddock’s Marlinspike.
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Free visit of the chateau, the Renaissance Splendour built for the glory of François Ist. Chambord boasts 440 rooms and 282 chimneys, it’s the most impressive and prestigious from the Loire Valley. And take time to enjoy the new French style gardens.
Day 2 : Cour Cheverny (or Chitenay) – Amboise | 48 km / 57 km (or 39 km / 50 km)
Cross the vineyards of Cheverny to reach the Loire river banks in Chaumont-sur-Loire, whose 15th-century château proudly dominates the town and the river. Don’t miss the extraordinary “Festival des Jardins” garden festival between late May and mid-October! Continue on the ‘Loire à Vélo’ cycling tracks before arriving at the charming town of Amboise with its royal château, where the greatest kings of France lived.
The long version of the stage leads you to the Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre, a small fortified castle which perfectly illustrates the local building arts of the 15th century.
C. Diaz
Free chateau entrance which proudly dominates the town and the river and where Catherine de Médicis queen lived.
Follow on your visit discovering the extraordinary International Garden Festival. It’s a real laboratory for contemporary gardens where many landscape creators challenge their imagination with originality.
ADT37 – JC Coutand
Vary the pleasures and treat yourself a new way to discover all the wealth that the Loire river can offer. From your canoe, peacefully tame the last wild river in Europe and admire extraordinary views of its fauna and flora, combined with an incomparable feeling of being far from civilization.
Day 3 : Excursion to Chenonceaux | 45 km
Last bike excursion to the famous Château de Chenonceau, straddling the Cher river, and which was the scene of a famous rivalry in French history: that of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici.
Departure at the end of the stage.
Possibility to book an extra night in Amboise.
F-Charel – CRT centre
Take your time to discover this estate named “Chateau des dames” where reigns elegance and the French way of life. Renaissance masterpiece with architecture unique in the world straddling the Cher River. Don’t miss to visit the flower gardens which was the scene of a famous rivalry in French History: that of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medicis.
Possibility to extend your bike tour by crossing the vineyards of Montlouis discover the numerous cellars producing the region’s famous sweet white and sparkling wines. Then reach the city of Tours to discover the old neighbourhood with its typical half-timbered houses.
Departure at the end of the day.
Possibility to book an extra night in Tours (please consult us).
The little extra with Biking France (optional):
- Private return transfer from Amboise to Blois – (on request).
- Our « Visit Package », with entrance fees to
. Domaine de Chambord (chateau & gardens)
. château de Chenonceaux
. Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (château + Garden Festival)
Select your category
- from March 1st to May 5th
from May 30th to June 30th
from September 1st to November 30th - Departure: daily
95 € / pers.*
140 € / pers.*
230 € / pers.*
- from May 6th to 29th
from July 1st to August 31st - Departure: daily
95 € / pers.*
140 € / pers.*
230 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
A personalised navigation app showing points of interest along the route
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (2 nights included)
•
Transfer from Amboise to Blois and personal bike repatriation
• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
A personalised navigation app showing points of interest along the route
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (2 nights included)
•
Transfer from Amboise to Blois and personal bike repatriation
• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
A personalised navigation app showing points of interest along the route
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (2 nights included)
•
Transfer from Amboise to Blois and personal bike repatriation
from 3 to 11 years old : - 50%
from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum. )
According to the category(price per person)
(including 2 dinners – excluding drinks)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 60 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
High season
+ 65 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
+ 75 € / pers.
+ 55 € / pers.*
High season
+ 80 € / pers.
+ 55 € / pers.*
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 55 € / pers.
+ 30 € / pers.*
+ 90 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*
+ 150 € / pers.
+ 140 € / pers.*
(including : 1 extra night’s accommodation in a two-person bedroom / 1 breakfast / map and personalised navigation app / 1 day cycle rental – VTC hybrid bike / luggage transfer from Amboise to Tours)
+ 105 € / pers.
+ 35 € / pers.*
+ 130 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*
+ 195 € / pers.
+ 140 € / pers.*
from 0 to 2 years old : - 90% / from 3 to 11 years old : - 50% / from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum. )
Extras
If you bring your own bike.
. Domaine de Chambord (chateau & gardens)
. château de Chenonceaux
. Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (château + Garden Festival)
(for children: a discount will be applied according to ages – after booking)
(up to 4 persons)
- from 6 to 11 years old
- from 12 years old
+ 20 € / pers.
+ 30 € / pers.
- Baby seat :
- Trailer :
- 'follow-me' tandem :
+ 15 € / pers.
+ 40 € / pers.
+ 40 € / pers.
(in the case of a single person per booking)
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
OPEN frame, until 1m83
CLOSED frame, from 1m83
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier with a map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 smartphone holder
- 1 lock
- 1 bottle cage
Helmet not provided.
OPEN frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier with a map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 smartphone holder
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided.
(These models of e-bikes may be replaced by another one, similar)
We provide bikes and equipment for children such as :
- children’s bike
(from 16 to 24 inches – from 1,05m to 1,45m / from 3’5’’ to 4’9’’)
- “follow-me” tandem
(for children from 5 to 8 years old – about 1,05m / 1,30m – from 3’5’’ to 4’4’’)
The “follow-me” is a clever coupling device that allows you to attach the child’s bike to your bike with ease. It can be removed easily to let the child ride alone.
- trailer
(for baby or 25 kg maximum children)
- baby seat
(for baby or 22 kg maximum children, fixed on the rear rack)
- Rental bikes will be available from our Randovélo/Biking France office.
- At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at our partner hotel, we will pick them up.
> At the beginning of the tour
> How to arrive in Blois
> Return
Your journey
Tour description:
Mix of cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists (about 80%) and small traffic roads.
Bike stages trip profiles:
- Standard category :
Blois – Cour Cheverny : 42km / elevation gain: 199m / elevation loss: 185m
Cour Cheverny – Amboise : 56km / elevation gain: 371m / elevation loss: 396m
Excursion à Chenonceaux : 45km / elevation gain: 343m / elevation loss: 338m
- Superior category :
Blois – Chitenay : 55km / elevation gain: 241m / elevation loss: 225m
Chitenay – Amboise : 49km / elevation gain: 340m / elevation loss: 367m
Excursion à Chenonceaux : 45km / elevation gain: 343m / elevation loss: 338m
- Deluxe category :
Blois – Cour Cheverny : 42km / elevation gain: 199m / elevation loss: 185m
Cour Cheverny – Amboise : 56km / elevation gain: 371m / elevation loss: 396m
Excursion à Chenonceaux : 45km / elevation gain: 343m / elevation loss: 338m
Navigation app:
Besides the maps, we also provide a personalised navigation app showing points of interest along the route.
At the beginning of the tour
Thank you for appearing between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on the 1st day to leave your luggage in Blois (next to the train station) and retrieve your bike & travel folder.
How to arrive in Blois
By train:
From Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station (about 1h30 by train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.fr
By plane:
- From Roissy CDG airport:
– Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station >> St Pierre des Corps train station (by TGV train) >> Blois train station (by regular train).
– RER B >> Paris centre – stop ‘Chatelet Les Halles >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station.
www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/public-transport
www.transilien.com/en
www.ratp.fr/en/plans-lignes
- From Orly airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station.
– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus) : from Orly Sud > > Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 6 + line 5 >> Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlybus.php
– Orly Val (automatic metro) >> Paris – stop ‘Antony’ >> RER B – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 6 + line 5 >> Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php
- From Beauvais airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station
– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station.
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes/
- From Tours airport:
– Taxi transfer or TRAM (tramway – from stop « Terminus Vaucanson ») line A >> Tours train station >> Blois train station.
www.tours.aeroport.fr/gp/Parking-and-Transport/309
- From Nantes airport:
-Taxi transfer or Bus shuttle « TAN » : Nantes train station >> Blois train station.
www.tan.fr/fr/menu/se-deplacer/tan/navette-aeroport/
Return
If you have to come back to the start point:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France (please contact us).
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.fr
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility.)
– Amboise train Station >> Blois train Station (about 20 minutes by train).
– Amboise >> Blois (by taxi).
If you have to return to Paris (city centre) / Paris Airports:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France.
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.fr
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility)
– Amboise train Station >> Paris Austerlitz train station (by train).
– Amboise train Station >> >> Saint Pierre des Corps train Station (by train) >> Paris Montparnasse train station (by TGV train).
– Amboise train Station >> Saint Pierre des Corps train Station (by train) >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV Station (by TGV train).
Nearby Airport:
– Tours Airport : www.tours.aeroport.fr/home
Trip overall rating : / 28 testimonials
France
travel date: 01 September 2022.
Une randonnée idéale en ce début de septembre avec encore des belles journées mais moins de monde.
France
travel date: 12 August 2022.
Très beau voyage. Belle réactivité car j’ai demandé le voyage le dimanche pour le vendredi suivant. C’était un sans faute. Belle randonnée à vélo. Bon compromis entre visites culturelles et activités physiques. Belles prestations. Site internet très clair.
France
travel date: 09 August 2022.
Merci à toute l’équipe de Randovélo – nous avons passé un moment inoubliable.
France
travel date: 02 October 2020.
Très satisfaits de la prestation ,nous recommandons rando vélo pour l’organisation d’un séjour itinérant.
France
travel date: 02 October 2020.
Idéal pour cette super région que la rando vélo avec prise en charge bagages et hôtel, très bien organisé.
France
travel date: 27 August 2020.
Des vacances en vélo sans tracas, tout est parfaitement organisé ! Les vélos électriques sont excellents ! A recommencer!
France
travel date: 22 August 2020.
Excellent week-end grâce à Rando Vélo. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié leur disponibilité tout au long du week-end, et l’aide qu’ils nous apportée chaque fois que nous en avons eu besoin.
France
travel date: 13 August 2020.
Belle organisation pour ce séjour réservé en dernière minute; réactivité et disponibilité de l’équipe de Blois, ils paraissent bien rodés
United Kingdom
travel date: 09 November 2019.
Rando Vélo is a well run company that took care of everything.
South Africa
travel date: 11 September 2019.
Rando Velo arranged a splendid cycling trip for my daughter and myself. We loved the French country side, food, chattaeu’s and gardens. We will definitely be back for another adventure!
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Contact us +33(0)2 54 78 62 52 or by email
