+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Cycle tour around Amboise
- 4 bike excursions from Amboise, including the unmissable château of Chenonceau !
- Plunge back into the fabulous world of Leonardo Da Vinci
- The outstanding Vouvray vineyards
/ 7 testimonials
Reference : M2
Difficulty : Easy
Star tour
From March to November
Departure: daily
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Your bike stay in Amboise:
A stay in the heart of the charming royal town of Amboise, where lived Leonardo Da Vinci. You are invited to visit the Vouvray vineyards on Loire à Vélo cycling paths and discover treasures of history, architecture and culture such as château de Chenonceau!
Within a stone’s throw from the château and the Leonardo Da Vinci Park, your delightful hotel will be the perfect starting point for your adventures!
Day 1 : Arrival in Amboise + Bike excursion to Chaumont sur Loire | 45 km
Explore this pleasant royal town situated on the banks of the Loire, dominated by the proud château which was home to the greatest kings of France!
Take advantage of the day and ride to Chaumont-sur-Loire. Follow the meandering country roads which bring you to the banks of the Loire 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!
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.
Day 2 : Excursion to Chenonceaux | 45 km
Once you have crossed the forest of Amboise, you will come 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.
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.
JF Souchard Canoe company
Enjoy a canoe trip offering you an extraordinary point of view on the Château de Chenonceau! Admire the bucolic shores of the Cher river and appreciate the outstanding beauty of the Château de Chenonceau as you pass under the arches of the castle (approx. 2h – from the 1st weekend of June to October).
Day 3 : Excursion to Vouvray vineyards | 45 km
Leave the Loire banks for a while to reach the picturesque Vouvray vineyards, surrounded by troglodyte houses, and famous for its fine and elegant white wines! On the way you will admire superb Renaissance private châteaux such as château de Valmer (remarkable for its Italian and vegetable gardens), and the beautiful château de Jallanges as well. And don’t hesitate to stop for a visit to a local wine producer to sample a glass of Vouvray wine!
Departure at the end of the excursion.
Possibility to plan an extra night in Amboise.
Clos Lucé
Free visit of the Manor House where Leonardo da Vinci, at the request of the French King François 1st, spent the last three years of his life. Discover his workshop and the fabulous machines designed by the inventor. Then go for a walk in the park landscaped around the artistic and visionary universe of the greatest creative genius.
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Stroll in the elegant Renaissance Italian gardens, disposed in terraces and offering a unique view over the Vouvray vineyards! Balustrades, statues, stairs, fountains and a troglodyte chapel from 1524 follow over eight levels the astonishing conservatory vegetable garden. A wine tasting of the domain awaits you!
The little extra with Biking France (optional):
Our « Visit Package », with entrance fees to
. château de Chenonceaux
. Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (château + Garden Festival)
. Clos Lucé – Parc Leonardo Da Vinci in Amboise
. château de Valmer Gardens (Gardens + wine tasting)
Select your category
- from March 1st to November 30th
- Departure: daily
70 € / pers.*
175 € / pers.*
310 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
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)
• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
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)
• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
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)
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.
+ 35 € / pers.*
+ 100 € / pers.
+ 80 € / pers.*
+ 150 € / pers.
+ 135 € / 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.
. château de Chenonceaux
. Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (château + Garden Festival)
. Clos Lucé – Parc Leonardo Da Vinci in Amboise
. château de Valmer Gardens (Gardens + wine tasting)
(for children: a discount will be applied according to ages – after booking)
- Baby seat :
- Trailer :
- 'follow-me' tandem :
+ 15 € / pers.
+ 40 € / pers.
+ 40 € / 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 Amboise
> Return
Your journey
Tour description
Mix of cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists (about 50%) 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 personalised navigation app showing points of interest along the route.
How to arrive in Amboise
By train
From Paris Austerlitz train station to Amboise train station (about 1h40 by train).
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) >> Amboise train station (by regular train).
– RER B >> Paris centre – stop ‘Chatelet Les Halles >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Paris Austerlitz train station >> Amboise 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 >> Amboise train station.
– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus) : from Orly Sud > > Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 6 + line 5 >> Austerlitz train station >> Amboise 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 >> Amboise train station.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php
- From Beauvais airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Austerlitz train station >> Amboise train station.
– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Paris Austerlitz train station >> Amboise 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 >> Amboise train station.
www.tours.aeroport.fr/gp/Parking-and-Transport/309
- From Nantes airport:
– Taxi transfer or Bus shuttle « TAN » : Nantes train station >> Amboise train station.
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.
- 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.)
– Amboise Station >> Paris Austerlitz Station (by train).
– Amboise Station >> Saint Pierre des Corps Station >> Paris Montparnasse Station (by TGV train).
– Amboise Station >> Saint Pierre des Corps Station >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV Station (by TGV train).
Nearby Airports
– Tours Airport : www.tours.aeroport.fr/home
– Nantes Airport : www.nantes.aeroport.fr
Trip overall rating : / 7 testimonials
France
travel date: 16 September 2022.
Belles randonnées, trés belles visites de châteaux. La formule rando/vélo est un bon compromis.
France
travel date: 13 August 2021.
Très bonne organisation et conforme à ce que j’en attendais, je réitérerai cette 1ère expérience avec Rando Vélo, c’est certain !
France
travel date: 06 August 2021.
Un grand MERCI pour l’excellent séjour que nous avons passé grâce à vous ! Le contact en amont avec les équipes était très efficace, et réactif. La préparation de notre séjour était optimale. Sur place, tout était parfait : hébergement, hôtel, qualité des indications pour les balades. Nous avons été conquis et nous referons appel à vos services. Merci pour tout et à très bientôt !
France
travel date: 21 June 2019.
Nous sommes 3 couples de « jeunes seniors » qui sommes partis avec rando vélo pour un itinéraire en étoile à partir d’Amboise. Nous avons tous les 6 été enchantés: L’organisation très professionnelle du circuit par rando vélo était parfaite, leur accueil impeccable !
France
travel date: 14 April 2015.
Très bon séjour cycliste dans les parfums et sous le soleil de Touraine!
France
travel date: 22 August 2014.
Le séjour a été très sympathique, l’hôtel très bien, les vélos pareil et la région d’Amboise est magnifique.
France
travel date: 28 June 2013.
Je vous confirme bien volontiers que nous avons passé un très agréable séjour et que nous avons apprécié la qualité de l’hotel, des vélos et équipement, du restaurant … Les circuits et visites étaient agréables et d’un niveau qui nous convenait (nous n’avions pas fait de vélo depuis des années mais nous sommes assez sportifs). Bref un séjour sympathique et bien organisé. Bon il n’a pas fait beau le dimanche mais c’est difficile de vous le reprocher !
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