Bike escapade in the heart of Chambord country

from 425 € / pers.
/ 8 testimonials
Reference : M3
4 days / 4 days riding
Difficulty : Easy
Star tour
From March to October
Departure: daily
Electric bike rental possible > Book this trip

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Your bike stay in the heart of the chateaux country:

Stay in an elegant rural inn, perfectly located in the heart of the chateaux country: between Blois and Chambord!
Enjoy several bike excursions offering different landscapes, between forests, vineyards and Loire river … and discover the prestigious chateaux such as Chambord, Cheverny or Chaumont-sur-Loire.

Day 1 : Arrival in Chitenay + Bike excursion to Cheverny | 22 km


Take advantage of the day by doing your 1st bike excursion to Cheverny:
Your itinerary leads you to the Château de Cheverny, well-known for its sumptuously furnished and decorated apartments, which inspired Hergé’s vision of Marlinspike in the adventures of Tintin!
And don’t hesitate to stop for a visit to a local wine producer to sample a glass of Cheverny Blanc.

OptionVisit of the Chateau of Cheverny + exhibition “the secrets of Marlinspike” (Included in the "Visit Package")
chateau cheverny & expo Moulinsart

RandoVelo / Moulinsart2008

Free visit of the chateau remarkable for its sumptuously furnished apartments… and where always lives the same heir family since VI centuries!
This chateau inspired Hergé for Captain Haddock’s Marlinspike. Get out the fairy tale, truly to live life size the famous Tintin adventures thanks to interactive exhibition.

Day 2 : Excursion to Chambord | 56 km


Cycle through the impressive Domain of Chambord forest, where the most famous and majestic château of the Loire Valley is settled: in its Renaissance splendour, the Château de Chambord boasts no less than 440 rooms.

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.

OptionWine tasting in Cheverny (Included in the "Visit Package")
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Discover and taste the ‘Cheverny’ appellation wines, in the cellar of a winegrower or at the Cheverny wine house.

Day 3 : Excursion to Chaumont-sur-Loire | 37 km


Passing by the countryside routes before reaching the Loire banks at Chaumont-sur-Loire where you can visit the nice Château overlooking the Loire. The ‘garden festival’ where you will be able to admire different interpretations of artistic garden compositions based on a common theme takes place every year in its majestic park.

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

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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.

Day 4 : Excursion to Blois | 33 km


Cycle Through the forest to finally reach the Loire river banks and the nice town of Blois, worth visiting for its old district and also for its château offering a brilliant illustration of the evolution of French architecture from the Middle Ages to the 17th century.

To discover the town and all its secrets, you can follow our “Blois Discovery Walk”, available via our app.

Departure at the end of the day.

Possibility to add an extra night in Chitenay.

The little extra with Biking France (optional):


Our « Visit Package », with entrance fees to

. Domaine de Chambord (chateau & gardens)
. château de Cheverny + “The Secrets of Marlinspike Hall” exhibition
. Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (château + Garden Festival)
+ a wine tasting in Cheverny

Select your category

superior category
Reference: M3 SUP
Low season
  • from March 1st to April 30th
    from June 1st to 30th
    from September 1st to October 31st
  • Departure: daily
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
425 € / pers.
155 € / pers.*
High season
  • from May 1st to 31st
    from July 1st to August 31st
  • Departure: daily
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
480 € / pers.
170 € / pers.*

Category's details

Including :

• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• 2 dinners (drinks not included)
• Equipped cycle rental for 4 days
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• 1 dinner / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (3 nights included)

Children discount :from 0 to 2 years old : - 90%
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%

(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )

According to the category(price per person)

superior category
Reference: M3 SUP
Extra night in Chitenay
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Low season
+ 70 € / pers.
+ 45 € / pers.*
High season
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
Children discount :
from 0 to 2 years old : - 90% / from 3 to 11 years old : - 20% / from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )

Extras

• Bike discount
If you bring your own bike.
-60 € / pers.
• 'Sport' bike supplement
SCOTT bike – “Sub Sport 20”
+20 € / pers.
• E-bike supplement
+ 70 € / pers.
• Balneo room supplement

(accommodation in a two-person bedroom – including 1 SPA access)

+ 35 € / pers.

• « Visit Package »

. Domaine de Chambord (chateau & gardens)
. château de Cheverny + “The Secrets of Marlinspike Hall” exhibition
. Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (château + Garden Festival)
+ a wine tasting in Cheverny

(for children: a discount will be applied according to ages – after booking)

+ 65 € / pers.

• Equipments
- Baby seat :
- Trailer :
- 'follow-me' tandem :

+ 20 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.

Your accommodation


superior category


Your hotel, located in a very charming country village, welcomes you in a rural setting with its terrace overlooking the garden and heated pool. Relax in the sauna and hammam, your hotel offers very cozy and quiet rooms.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.

Your cycle hire

VTC GITANE bike - 21 speed gears

(bike included in this tour)

A bike that favors an upright, comfortable position, ideal for leisure riding.

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.

SCOTT Sub Sport 20 - 27 speed gears

A “sport” bike that favors a more athletic position and riding style.

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 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’’)

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  • “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
  • Bikes will be delivered at your hotel.
  • At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at our partner, we will pick them up.
> Your journey
> How to arrive in Chitenay
> Return

Your journey

Tour description

Mix of cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists (about 85%) and small traffic roads.

Bike stages trip profiles :
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)

Navigation app

Besides the maps, we also provide a personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route.

How to arrive in Chitenay

By train
From Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station (about 1h30 by train) >> Chitenay (about 20 minutes by taxi 35 € / 50 €).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en

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) >> Chitenay (by taxi).

– RER B >> Paris centre – stop ‘Chatelet Les Halles  >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station >> Chitenay (by taxi).
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 >> Chitenay (by taxi).

– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus) : from Orly Sud > > Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 6 + line 5 >> Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station >> Chitenay (by taxi).
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 >> Chitenay (by taxi).
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php

  • From Beauvais airport:
    – Taxi transfer to Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station >> Chitenay (by taxi).

– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station >> Chitenay (by taxi).
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes/

Return

If you have to return to Paris (city centre) / Paris Airports

  • 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.com/en
    Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
    (Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility).

– Chitenay >> Blois Station (by taxi) : 35 € / 50 €.

– Blois Station>> Paris Austerlitz Station (by train)
– Blois Station >> Saint Pierre des Corps Station >> Paris Montparnasse Station (by TGV train)
– Blois Station >> Saint Pierre des Corps Station >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV Station (by TGV train)

Close Airport
– Tours Airport : www.tours.aeroport.fr/home


Trip overall rating : / 8 testimonials

Chris
New Zealand
travel date: 30 June 2023.
" Would highly recommend "

Amazing bike trip around Loire Valley Chateaux. The best ebikes we have ever been on, great app to use.

Sylviane
France
travel date: 04 June 2023.
" Très belle région "

Les châteaux sont magnifiques et la Sologne mérite d’être admiree.

Laurent
France
travel date: 13 April 2023.
" Le voyage correspondait bien à ce que nous attendions. "

Séjour très agréable, nous avons passé un bon moment… randovelo ne pouvait pas commander la météo 🌦️

Anita
France
travel date: 19 September 2022.
" Très bonne organisation. "

Très bonne organisation, les vélos livrés sur place étaient en bon état et très bien équipés. Merci rando vélo, nous avons passé un excellent séjour et nous sommes prêts à refaire appel à vous pour d’autres randonnées à vélo

Nathalie
France
travel date: 24 August 2022.
" Je recommande chaudement! "

Un très beau moment en Sologne! Les vélos à assistance électrique sont d’excellents vélos et la région est magnifique à découvrir en vélo! Je recommande chaudement!

Hervé 
France
travel date: 12 August 2022.
" Très bonne formule "

La formule est pratique, les circuits détaillés, l’hôtel où nous avons séjourné à Chitenay parfait. La région possède de nombreuses pistes cyclables en forêt, c’était vraiment agréable.

Bruno
France
travel date: 01 August 2022.
" C'était parfait ! "

Prestation de qualité. Les vélos à assistance électrique sont professionnels. Très bons conseils dispensés par l’équipe de Rando Vélo.

Jean Yves
USA
travel date: 21 July 2022.
" Great vacation "

A wonderfully relaxing vacation in the Loire Valley. Great service from the staff, making our booking easy from the US. Perfect accommodation (Auberge du Centre in Chitenay) with outstanding food, relaxing garden and very caring staff. Our 3 difficult to please teenagers really enjoyed it, that says it all! Merci!