3 days biking in the heart of the greatest Loire Valley castles

from 300 € / pers.
/ 28 testimonials
Reference : L26
3 days / 3 days riding
Difficulty : Easy
Linear trip
From March to November
Departure: daily
Electric bike rental possible > Book this trip

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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.

OptionVisit of the Chateau of Chambord (Included in the "Visit Package")
chateau chambord

RandoVélo

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.

OptionVisit of the International Garden Festival & Chateau of Chaumont-sur-Loire (Included in the "Visit Package")

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.

OptionCanoe trip on the Loire river (Mosnes > Amboise)
balade en canoe

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.

OptionVisit of the Chateau of Chenonceau (Included in the "Visit Package")
chat chenonceau

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.

Option Extra night in Amboise + bike stage Amboise – Tours | 26 km or 33 km

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

standard category
Reference: L26 STD
superior category
Reference: L26 SUP
deluxe category
Reference: L26 LU
Low season
  • from March 1st to May 5th
    from May 30th to June 30th
    from September 1st to November 30th
  • Departure: daily
 
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
300 € / pers.
95 € / pers.*
370 € / pers.
140 € / pers.*
490 € / pers.
230 € / pers.*
High season
  • from May 6th to 29th
    from July 1st to August 31st
  • Departure: daily
 
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
320 € / pers.
95 € / pers.*
390 € / pers.
140 € / pers.*
510 € / pers.
230 € / pers.*

Category's details

Including :

• 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

Not including :

• 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

Including :

• 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

Not including :

• 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

Including :

• 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

Not including :

• 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

Children discount :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. )

According to the category(price per person)

standard category
Reference: L26 STD
superior category
Reference: L26 SUP
deluxe category
Reference: L26 LU
Half board supplement

(including 2 dinners – excluding drinks)

+ 65 € / pers.
+ 90 € / pers.
+ 90 € / pers.
Extra night in Blois
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Low season
+ 60 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
High season
+ 65 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
Low season
+ 75 € / pers.
+ 55 € / pers.*
High season
+ 80 € / pers.
+ 55 € / pers.*
Any season
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*
Extra night in Amboise
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Any season
+ 55 € / pers.
+ 30 € / pers.*
Any season
+ 90 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*
Any season
+ 150 € / pers.
+ 140 € / pers.*
Extra night in Amboise + bike stage Amboise – Tours | 26 km or 33 km

(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)

* Single supplement
Any season
+ 105 € / pers.
+ 35 € / pers.*

Any season
+ 130 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*

Any season
+ 195 € / pers.
+ 140 € / pers.*

Children discount :
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

• Bike discount
If you bring your own bike.
-30 € / pers.
• E-bike supplement
+ 60 € / pers.
• « Visit Package »

. 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)

+ 50 € / pers.

• Supplement if luggage handling in Blois after 9:30 a.m. (day 1)
(up to 4 persons)
+ 55 € (package)

• Canoe trip on the Loire river (Mosnes > Amboise)
- from 6 to 11 years old
- from 12 years old

+ 20 € / pers.
+ 30 € / pers.
• Equipments
- Baby seat :
- Trailer :
- 'follow-me' tandem :

+ 15 € / pers.
+ 40 € / pers.
+ 40 € / pers.
• 'Solo' supplement
(in the case of a single person per booking)
+ 55 € / pers.

Your accommodation


standard category


These hotels offer all the comfort and well-earned rest after a cycling day (private bathroom). A perfect place to enjoy all the centres of interest around.
superior category


These hotels provide charming services on high quality as well as a great location.
deluxe category


These accommodations are selected for their impeccable and prestigious service.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.

Your cycle hire

VTC GITANE bike - 21 speed gears

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.

Possibility to rent an electric assistance bike :
MOUSTACHE (or SCOTT) e-bike
E-bike

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)

Equipment & Bike for children

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’’)

velo enfant

  • “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)
Practical details
  • 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.
> Your journey
> 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/

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

Jean-Pierre
France
travel date: 01 September 2022.
" Rando idéale "

Une randonnée idéale en ce début de septembre avec encore des belles journées mais moins de monde.

Josette
France
travel date: 12 August 2022.
" Belle randonnée à vélo "

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.

Madeleine
France
travel date: 09 August 2022.
" Un moment inoubliable "

Merci à toute l’équipe de Randovélo – nous avons passé un moment inoubliable.

Eric
France
travel date: 02 October 2020.
" Très satisfaits "

Très satisfaits de la prestation ,nous recommandons rando vélo pour l’organisation d’un séjour itinérant.

Olivia
France
travel date: 02 October 2020.
" Top "

Idéal pour cette super région que la rando vélo avec prise en charge bagages et hôtel, très bien organisé.

Florence
France
travel date: 27 August 2020.
" L’organisation est parfaite! "

Des vacances en vélo sans tracas, tout est parfaitement organisé ! Les vélos électriques sont excellents ! A recommencer!

Mathieu
France
travel date: 22 August 2020.
" Excellent "

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.

Stephane
France
travel date: 13 August 2020.
" Belle organisation "

Belle organisation pour ce séjour réservé en dernière minute; réactivité et disponibilité de l’équipe de Blois, ils paraissent bien rodés

Kirk
United Kingdom
travel date: 09 November 2019.
" Highly recommend "

Rando Vélo is a well run company that took care of everything.

Karen
South Africa
travel date: 11 September 2019.
" Splendid cycling trip "

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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