+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Bike escapade in the heart of Chambord country
- The elegance and tranquility of your acccommodation, in the heart of a beautiful countryside
- Taste the Cheveny's wines !
- About 3 or 4 bike excursions in varied landscapes: Chambord forest, vineyards and Loire banks
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Reference : M3
Difficulty : Easy
Star tour
From March to November
Departure: daily
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 | 35 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.
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
- from March 1st to April 6th
from April 10th to 30th
from October 1st to November 30th - Departure: daily
155 € / pers.*
- from April 7th to 9th
from May 1st to September 30th - Departure: daily
175 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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2 dinners (drinks not included)
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Equipped cycle rental for 4 days
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1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
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A personalised navigation app showing points of interest along the route
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City taxes
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Hotline 7 days a week
• 1 dinner / Lunches / Drinks
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Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (3 nights included)
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)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 60 € / pers.
+ 45 € / pers.*
High season
+ 75 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
from 0 to 2 years old : free / 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.
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom – including 1 SPA access)
. 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)
- Baby seat :
- Trailer :
- 'follow-me' tandem :
+ 20 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.
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)
- Bikes will be delivered at the 1st hotel.
- At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
> 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
Excursion to Cheverny : 22km / elevation gain: 75m / elevation loss: 74m
Excursion to Chambord : 56km / elevation gain: 345m / elevation loss: 345m
Excursion to Chaumont-sur-Loire : 37km / elevation gain: 207m / elevation loss: 208m
Excursion to Blois : 35km / elevation gain: 180m / elevation loss: 181m
Navigation app
Besides the maps, we also provide a personalised 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/
- From Tours airport:
– Taxi transfer or TRAM (tramway – from stop « Terminus Vaucanson ») line A >> Tours train station >> Blois train station >> Chitenay (by taxi).
www.tours.aeroport.fr/gp/Parking-and-Transport/309
- From Nantes airport:
– Taxi transfer or Bus shuttle « TAN » : Nantes train station >> Blois train station >> Chitenay (by taxi).
www.tan.fr/fr/menu/se-deplacer/tan/navette-aeroport/
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 : / 10 testimonials
France
travel date: 19 September 2022.
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
France
travel date: 24 August 2022.
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!
France
travel date: 01 August 2021.
Prestation de qualité. Les vélos à assistance électrique sont professionnels. Très bons conseils dispensés par l’équipe de Rando Vélo.
France
travel date: 31 July 2021.
Un grand merci car les itinéraires sont très détaillés. Les vélos sont de très grandes qualité. (même pas une seule courbature !) tout est très très bien organisé. Plusieurs itinéraires selon nos goûts et nos capacités. De très bons souvenirs en famille gravés grâce à vous. Nous avons pu faire du vélo même avec notre petit de 2 ans. Merci.
France
travel date: 11 August 2019.
Très bien organisé. Nous avons passé un agréable moment.
France
travel date: 18 July 2019.
Nous avons été très satisfaits de l’organisation de notre circuit en pays de Chambord. Dès le premier contact téléphonique RandoVelo a su nous apporter tous les renseignements et a su nous apporter son conseil pour concrétiser notre circuit. À notre arrivée, nos vélos nous attendaient et nous n’avions plus qu’à choisir le circuit du jour (circuit en marguerite), en fonction de notre forme et/ou de la météo… L’auberge du Centre que nous avons retenue a pleinement répondu à nos attentes autant pour la qualité de l’hébergement que pour la restauration variée et goûteuse.
France
travel date: 02 May 2019.
Séjour original, alliant découverte historique et culturelle, liberté et défi de se déplacer uniquement à vélo et bonnes tables
France
travel date: 20 August 2017.
Très bon moment passé en famille transcendé par la qualité des services de Randovelo. Hôtel au top niveau. Merci.
USA
travel date: 21 July 2016.
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!
France
travel date: 12 August 2015.
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.
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