+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Family cycling tour in the Loire Chateaux country
- ‘The secrets of Marlinspike’ exhibition in Cheverny
- An easy and accessible to all itinerary
- A child ‘discount’ up to -50%
- Discover the chateaux of Chambord and Cheverny
(on the minimum basis of 2 pers.)
Reference : L1
Difficulty : Very Easy
Round trip
From March to November 2019
Departure: daily
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Your cycling tour in the Loire Valley château country:
Take a journey off the beaten track to discover the prestigious Loire châteaux, including
the most majestic of all, the Château de Chambord.
On your discovery journey, let your senses be seduced by flavours that only the Sologne
can offer !
Day 1 : Arrival in Blois
Discover the charming town of Blois, as you stroll along its paved streets punctuated with staircases, and the château, a perfect illustration of how French architecture evolved between the Middle Ages and the 17th century.
Accommodation in Blois or Vineuil.
Day 2 : Blois – Bracieux | 29 km
This route will introduce you to the prestigious Chambord estate and château, a true masterpiece of French Renaissance style, boasting no less than 440 rooms and built during the reign of Francis I. You will stop over in Bracieux, a pretty little Sologne village which has preserved its magnificent 16th-century covered market.
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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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Take a guided tour to understand the universe of chocolate, its history and the way it is made. You will discover the passion of Max Vauché and his secrets and you will experience a real visit to the heart of chocolate, with a tasting and other temptations in our boutique.
Day 3 : Bracieux – Cheverny | 12 km or 33 km
This day’s trip, at the gateway of Sologne, will take you to the Château de Cheverny, remarkable for its sumptuously furnished apartments, which inspired Hergé for Captain Haddock’s Marlinspike. The Cheverny estate also houses an exhibition dedicated to the famous reporter Tintin: The secrets of Marlinspike. And don’t hesitate to stop for a visit to a local wine producer to sample a glass of Cour Cheverny Blanc !
Option : possibility to extend your stage with a ride along the small routes of Sologne, between forests and beautiful manor houses.
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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.
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Discover and taste the ‘Cheverny’ appellation wines, in the cellar of a winegrower or at the Cheverny wine house.
Day 4 : Cheverny – Blois | 22 km
Go and discover small private châteaux such as the Château de Troussay, a charming Renaissance manor, and the Château de Beauregard famous for its impressive portrait gallery and its park before returning to Vineuil or Blois when leaving the forest of Russy.
Departure at the end of the stage.
Possibility to book an additional night in Blois.
The little extra with Biking France:
Our “Châteaux Package”, with entrance fees to
. Domaine de Chambord (chateau & gardens)
. château de Cheverny + “The Secrets of Marlinspike Hall” exhibition
. The Max Vauché Chocolate Factory
+ a wine tasting in Cheverny
Select your category
- from March 1st to April 5th 2019
from November 1st to 30th 2019 - Departure: daily
- from April 6th to June 30th 2019
from September 1st to October 31st 2019 - Departure: daily
- from July 1st to August 31st 2019
- Departure: daily
Category's details
• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages
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Equipped cycle rental for 3 days with helmet
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
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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 (3 nights included)
• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages
•
Equipped cycle rental for 3 days with helmet
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
•
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 (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 )
'Bike extra' & various
If you bring your own bike.
- Baby seat :
- Trailer :
- Trail-a-bike :
+ 15 € / pers.
+ 40 € / pers.
+ 40 € / pers.
(in the case of a single person per booking)
According to the category
(including 3 dinners – excluding drinks)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 50 € / pers.
+ 35 € / pers.
+ 90 € / pers.
+ 65 € / 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
. Domaine de Chambord (chateau & gardens)
. château de Cheverny + “The Secrets of Marlinspike Hall” exhibition
. The Max Vauché Chocolate Factory
+ a wine tasting in Cheverny
(for children: a discount will be applied according to ages – after booking)
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
VTC GITANE bike - 21 speed gears
Man or Lady frame
- 2 rear panniers (saddlebags)
- 1 map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 counter
- Helmet
VTC SCOTT bike
Universal frame
- 2 rear panniers (saddlebags)
- 1 map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 counter
- Helmet
Equipment & Bike for children
We provide bikes and equipment for children such as:
• children’s bike (from 18 to 24 inches)
• trail-a-bike (for children from 5 to 9 years old)
• trailer (for baby or 25 kg maximum children)
• baby seat
Practical details
- 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 Blois
> Return
Your journey
Tour description:
Mix of cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists (about 90%) and small traffic roads.
GPX files:
Besides the maps and detailed itinerary, we can provide on request the GPX files of your bike stages, as well as a suggestion of free mobile applicatio
How to arrive in Blois
By car:
From A10 highway > Exit n° 17 « Blois ». Then follow direction « Blois Centre Ville ».
By train:
From Paris Austerlitz train station to Blois train station.
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).
– 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/
- From Tours airport:
– Taxi transfer or TRAM (tramway – from stop « Terminus Vaucanson ») line A >> Tours train station >> Blois train station.
www.tours.aeroport.fr/gp/Parking-and-Transport/309
- From Nantes airport:
– Taxi transfer or Bus shuttle « TAN » : Nantes train station >> Blois 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).
– 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).
Nearby Airport:
– Tours Airport : www.tours.aeroport.fr/home
Trip overall rating : / 13 testimonials
France
travel date: 06 May 2018.
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour sous le soleil alliant vélo et visites. Tout était très bien organisé. Rando vélo à fait preuve d’un grand professionnalisme et d’une grande disponibilité quand nous en avions besoin. Je recommande à 100% le site pour passer des vacances pas comme les autres et clés en mains.
France
travel date: 17 April 2018.
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour sous le soleil alliant vélo et visites. Tout était très bien organisé. Rando vélo à fait preuve d’un grand professionnalisme et d’une grande disponibilité quand nous en avions besoin. Je recommande à 100% le site pour passer des vacances pas comme les autres et clés en mains.
France
travel date: 07 August 2017.
Dépaysement en roulant au coeur de la nature et de la région.
Great Britain
travel date: 14 August 2017.
We are about to leave Blois. Before doing so I want to thank you for all the arrangements and logistics surrounding our visit. The hotels, bicycling equipment, itinerary and food were all perfect. Even the weather was ideal for cycling. So thank you for helping to make these days so enjoyable, relaxing and memorable.
France
travel date: 25 July 2017.
Randovélo est à l’écoute et répond rapidement au téléphone en cas de problème. Nous avons apprécié d’avoir de bons menus au restaurant, et pas seulement des menus “rikikis” ou moindre. Nous vous conseillerons ! Merci encore
Germany
travel date: 05 June 2017.
Il s’agissait de la première étape de notre voyage de noces qui s’est poursuivi dans une autre région. Nous sommes prêts à “resouscrire” avec RandoVélo à tout moment (sous réserve de temps bien sûr). Nous avons vécu de belles rencontres au gré des chemins parcourus, profité de la nature en délogeant sangliers et chevreuils dans le domaine du parc de Chambord. Nous avons apprécié la visite de 4 châteaux sur notre parcours. Bref, nous avons savouré cette escapade sur toute la ligne.
France
travel date: 21 August 2016.
Les meilleures vacances en famille et pourtant cette année nous avons également été à Londres et au Futuroscope qui étaient formidables…Je suis partie avec mes enfants de 9 et 11 ans, sur le parcours des châteaux. Des vacances sur-mesure, à taille humaine, où nous partageons des moments dont nous nous rappellerons. Côté agence, nous avons été très bien accompagnés, toutes nos demandes ont été prises en compte et même au delà de nos attentes; il y a eu une vraie recherche pour nous faire passer de bons moments. On est très loin de l’industrie du tourisme à la chaine (merci Marie-Liesse:)..si bien que c’est le cas de dire que tout a merveilleusement bien roulé! La logistique est impeccable, les temps optimisés, les choses anticipées pour nous… Nous avons traversé des paysages beaux à pleurer au rythme de nos pédales, visité des châteaux moins connus et enchanteurs, loin de la foule des touristes (Cheveny, Beauregard). Suivre les étapes était comme un jeu de piste où nous allions de surprise en découverte: il suffit de se laisser porter, l’itinéraire est tout tracé et on se repère parfaitement grâce au guidage très précis et facile avec la mesure sur le vélo des km parcourus, il ne reste plus qu’à admirer la variété des paysages alternant rivages, villages, châteaux, bois… Côté confort, on est au top : des vélos neufs ou presque, des hôtels rivalisant en confort, accueil personnalisé de qualité, propreté, vraie bonne nourriture… Le service bagages est impeccable également, comme toute la chaine d’organisation. Merci à l’agence pour avoir permis ces vraies belles vacances en famille… on reviendra…
France
travel date: 10 July 2016.
Agréable manière de découvrir hors des sentiers battus, agrémenté d’une excellente organisation.
France
travel date: 08 May 2015.
C’est la première fois que nous faisons une rando vélo et c’est très agréable. Vélos d’excellente qualité.
France
travel date: 04 July 2015.
Cela fait maintenant la huitième fois que nous faisons du vélo par Randovélo. Les vélos sont parfaits ainsi que les hôtels et le portage des bagages.
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