+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Deluxe bike tour in the Loire Valley chateaux region
- Stay in the greastest charming chateaux-hotels
- The unmissable chateaux of Chambord and Chenonceau
- The wealth of the local gastronomy and Chefs’ talents
/ 14 testimonials
Reference : L16
Difficulty : Moderate
Round trip
From March to November
Departure: daily
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Your cycling tour in the Loire Valley :
Enjoy your cycling stay in the best deluxe chateaux-hotels of the Loire Valley. These sumptuous residences will guarantee you comfort and a warm welcome.
Along the Loire Valley area, discover wonderful treasures of art and architecture, beautiful landscapes and taste the refined flavours of local gastronomy accompanied by prestigious local wines.
Day 1 : Arrival in Amboise
Enjoy this pleasant royal city, dominated by its proud château will remind you of its rich and glorious Renaissance past, in the age of the greatest kings of France. Do not forget to visit the Leonardo Da Vinci Park and the Clos Lucé Manorhouse where the famous Italian genius spent the last 3 years of his life.
Day 2 : Amboise – Montbazon | 48 km
Follow the “Loire à Vélo” cycling paths through the vineyards of Montlouis and its numerous wine cellars producing the famous sweet or sparkling white wines. You will have the opportunity to reach the beautiful château de la Bourdaisière famous for its vegetable gardens: a tomato conservatory producing more than 650 varieties … unique in the world! Then proceed along the Touraine countryside to reach your next chateau-hotel.
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.
Ride on the “Indre à vélo” cycling paths along the winding Indre river and admire its beautiful mills and typical villages, before joining Azay le Rideau and its romantic Renaissance château, elegantly enclosed in its water and greenery setting.
Day 3 : Montbazon – Chenonceaux | 35 km or 50 km
Ride along the tortuous Indre river to reach the Cher Valley by crossing vineyards and typical small Touraine villages. Then, you will discover Chenonceaux, famous for its Renaissance château spanning the Cher river still steeped in the memories of the famous French History ladies : Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Médicis.
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 4 : Chenonceaux – Cheverny | 48 km
Leave the Chenonceaux to reach the nice medieval village of Montrichard. It is time to ride through the vineyards of Touraine area via the chateau of Gué Péan and the medieval chateau of Fougères sur Bièvre, a perfect illustration of the traditional 15th century building art. A beautiful itinerary through the countryside and vineyards before reaching the famous château of Cheverny.
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.
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Discover and taste the ‘Cheverny’ appellation wines, in the cellar of a winegrower or at the Cheverny wine house.
Day 5 : Excursion to Chambord | 50 km
Today, ride through ‘Sologne’! First of all, reach the Château de Villesavin before crossing the Sologne area and its magnificent forest landscapes dotted with ponds and majestically dominated by the Château de Chambord, the most famous and majestic château in the Loire Valley. This is a true masterpiece of the French Renaissance which has no less than 440 pieces, built under the reign of François 1st.
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.
Léonard de Serres
Take off near your hotel and enjoy an original view of the chateaux from the sky: an unforgettable moment!
(On a minimum basis of 2 participants – non exclusive flight, depending on the weather conditions)
Day 6 : Cheverny – Amboise | 50 km
For your last cycling day, ride through the AOC Cheverny vineyards before going back on “Loire à Vélo” cycling tracks! Reach the castle of Chaumont sur Loire. Not to be missed: The International Garden Festival which takes place in the vast park of the Estate. An absolute laboratory for the contemporary creation, where the world famous designers challenge their originality. Then go on, between vineyards and Loire river, to reach the royal city of Amboise.
Departure at the end of the stage.
Possibility to add an extra night in Amboise.
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.
The little extra with Biking France :
Our « Visit Package », with entrance fees to
. Domaine de Chambord (chateau & gardens)
. château de Cheverny + “The Secrets of Marlinspike Hall” exhibition
. château de Chenonceaux
. Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (château + Garden Festival)
. Clos Lucé – Parc Leonardo Da Vinci in Amboise
+ a wine tasting in Cheverny
Select your category
- from March 1st to May 31st
from October 1st to November 30th - Departure: daily
820 € / pers.*
- from June 1st to September 30th
- Departure: daily
820 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 5 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
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Equipped cycle rental for 5 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
• Dinners / 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 (5 nights included)
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Transfer from to Amboise 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 5 dinners – excluding drinks)
(including : 1 extra night's accommodation in a two-person bedroom in a 5* chateau-hotel / 1 breakfast / map and itinerary / 1 day cycle rental - VTC hybrid bike)
+ 235 € / pers.
+ 200 € / 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 Cheverny + “The Secrets of Marlinspike Hall” exhibition
. château de Chenonceaux
. Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (château + Garden Festival)
. Clos Lucé – Parc Leonardo Da Vinci in Amboise
+ a wine tasting in Cheverny
(for children: a discount will be applied according to ages – after booking)
- from 6 to 11 years old
- from 12 years old
+ 20 € / pers.
+ 30 € / pers.
- Baby seat :
- Trailer :
- 'follow-me' tandem :
+ 25 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.
(in the case of a single person per booking)
Your accommodation
Chateau-hotel nestled in a wooded park overlooking the Loire river, former 'Relais de Poste' beautifully restored or 18th century castle, set in the heart of a large 25-hectare park: stay in the most beautiful chateaux-hotels in the Vallée de la Loire. Loire.
Your cycle hire
OPEN or CLOSED frame
- 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 our partner 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 60%) and small traffic roads.
Bike stages trip profiles:
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)
- stage Amboise – Montbazon
- excursion Montbazon – Azay le Rideau – Montbazon
- stage Montbazon – Chenonceaux (via château de Montpoupon)
- stage Montbazon – Chenonceaux (via Bléré)
- stage Chenonceaux – Cheverny
- excursion Cheverny – Chambord – Cheverny
- stage Cheverny – Amboise
Navigation app:
Besides the maps, we also provide an application accessible on your smartphone that guides you as a GPS device and indicates the points of tourist interest on your route. You will also find the details of the accommodations of your trip and practical information.
How to arrive in Amboise
By train:
From Paris: Austerlitz train station >> Amboise train station (about 1h55).
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 : / 14 testimonials
Pays-Bas
travel date: 02 August 2022.
A very well organized-trip from start to finish with great accomodations
France
travel date: 19 August 2021.
Bonne organisation.Equipe disponible en cas de besoin.Bon choix d hotels.
France
travel date: 09 July 2021.
Très satisfaits. Les vélos sont tout à fait adaptés, de très bonne qualité et très bien entretenus. La région est idéale, 4 jours ne suffisent pas.
France
travel date: 26 June 2021.
Que du bonheur 360 km de charme…
Belgique
travel date: 27 July 2018.
Organisation au top. Merci pour ces belles vacances !
Luxembourg
travel date: 22 July 2018.
Très beau circuit. Hôtels superbes et gastronomie excellente.
Norvège
travel date: 05 July 2018.
Nous sommes 3 couples qui ont fait un tour de châteaux en vélo dans la vallée de Loire. Tout était très bien organisé par le Randovélo. Nous avons eu 5 jours très bien et nous avons eu des très bons vacances. Merci à Randovélo
France
travel date: 16 May 2018.
Un grand merci pour ce séjour inoubliable sur les routes des châteaux de la Loire. Une très belle semaine avec une organisation au top, je recommande vivement car après une journée à vélo pouvoir se détendre au bord de la piscine dans un magnifique cadre de verdure permet de pouvoir se ressourcer… Merci aux organisateurs qui nous permettent de ne pas stresser et de rendre cette randonnée dans les meilleures conditions possible. Un grand bravo à vous.
France
travel date: 13 September 2017.
The lovely Loire valley is best experienced by bike. Randovelo ensured a comfortable and well-organised experience.
Australia
travel date: 14 May 2017.
Well-organised tour with varied scenery – enough exercise to justify a hearty meal and good wine.
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