+33(0)2 54 78 62 52The Loire Valley's greatest chateaux by bike
- Discovery of the most prestigious chateaux: Chambord, Chenonceau and Cheverny
- Varied landscapes between the ‘Loire by bike’, forest and vineyards
- The opportunity to stay in manor-houses
(on the minimum basis of 2 pers.)
Reference : L3
Difficulty : Moderate
Round trip
From March to November 2019
Departure: daily
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Your cycling tour in the Loire Valley greatest château country:
Set off to discover the treasures of the Loire Valley by bike: châteaux, lakes and forests … and use this royal river as your guide from one prestigious château to the next.
Day 1 : Arrival in Blois
Possibility to explore the town with its narrow alleys, punctuated with staircases, and the château, a perfect illustration of how French architecture evolved between the Middle Ages and the 17th century.
Day 2 : Blois – Amboise | 40 km
Follow the ‘Loire à Vélo’ cycling tracks through nice tiny villages to the château of Chaumont-sur-Loire, which proudly dominates the river. Then continue through the ‘Touraine Amboise’ vineyards to the charming town of Amboise with its royal château, where the greatest kings of France lived.
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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 3 : Amboise – Chenonceaux | 42 km
This stage through the vineyards of Montlouis-sur-Loire takes you to the Cher valley and Chenonceaux, famous for its Renaissance château elegantly straddling the Cher river.
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.
Day 4 : Chenonceaux – Chitenay or Cheverny | 40 km or 54 km
Ride along the peaceful Cher river banks to the medieval town of Montrichard. Then leave the Cher Valley and enter the vineyards of Touraine via the Château du Gué Péan and the Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre, a small fortified castle which perfectly illustrates the local building arts of the 15th century, before ending the day in the charming village of Chitenay or Cheverny.
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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 : Chitenay or Cheverny – Blois | 50 km or40 km
A richly coloured route via the Château de Cheverny, remarkable for its sumptuously furnished apartments, leading on to the prestigious Château de Chambord, a true masterpiece of the French Renaissance boasting no less than 440 rooms, built during the reign of François I in the heart of a well-preserved natural site.
Departure at the end of the stage.
Possibility to book an extra night in Blois
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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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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.
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
. château de Chenonceaux
. Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (château + Garden Festival)
+ 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
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
VTC GITANE bike - 21 speed gears
Man or Lady frame
- 2 rear panniers (saddlebags)
- 1 front pannier with map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 counter
- Helmet
VTC SCOTT bike
Universal frame
- 2 rear panniers (saddlebags)
- 1 front pannier with 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 (60%) 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 application.
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 >> 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 train).
– RER B >> Paris centre – stop ‘Chatelet Les Halles >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station (by train).
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 (by train).
– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus) : from Orly Sud > > Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 6 + line 5 >> Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station (by train).
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 (by train).
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php
- From Beauvais airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station (by train).
– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Paris Austerlitz train station >> Blois train station (by train).
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 (by train).
www.tours.aeroport.fr/gp/Parking-and-Transport/309
- From Nantes airport:
– Taxi transfer or Bus shuttle « TAN » : Nantes train station >> Blois train station (by train).
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 (by train) >> Paris Montparnasse Station (by TGV train)
– Blois Station >> Saint Pierre des Corps Station (by train) >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV Station (by TGV train)
Nearby airport:
– Tours Airport : www.tours.aeroport.fr/home
Trip overall rating : / 12 testimonials
Russia
travel date: 29 September 2018.
Professional and very well organized biking tours.
Italia
travel date: 07 August 2018.
Great experience with high level service wonderful trails, magnificent views on Castels and warm welcome in every hotel.
France
travel date: 22 May 2018.
Voyage très bien organisé: Les vélos et leurs équipement sont au top. Le choix des hôtels est bon. Le carnet de route est bien fait et les circuits vélo sont très très bien balisés ! Les parcours sont un peu long pour bien visiter les châteaux. Deux châteaux (~2h par château) et 40 km de vélo a été le maximum que nous avons réussi à faire. Nous avons raccourci le trajet Amboise-Chenonceaux pour pouvoir visiter le Clos Lucé.
France
travel date: 07 May 2018.
Tout a été en notre faveur. Beau temps, bel accueil, tout très bien organisé… Merci à vous.
France
travel date: 15 July 2016.
Nous avons été emballés par notre première expérience de vacances avec RandoVélo. Marie-Liesse a été efficace et prompte à adapter le parcours à notre demande. L’organisation sans faille, aucun soucis avec le suivi des bagages. Nous conseillons à tous le Val de Loire particulièrement bien aménagé pour les cyclotouristes.
Spain
travel date: 22 August 2017.
We had a very good experience with the Whole family. Good organization, efficient luggage transfer. Paths without big ramps and very easy.
France
travel date: 12 August 2017.
4 jours de ballades merveilleuses avec une organisation sans faille.
France
travel date: 07 August 2017.
circuit bien étudié allant à l’essentiel et facile à suivre ; dépaysement en roulant au coeur de la nature et de la région.
France
travel date: 13 August 2017.
Les hôtels et les restaurants gastronomiques sont très bien choisis ,en particulier le bon laboureur à Chenonceaux .Les parcours en vélo sont équilibrés et les vélos confortables.
Norway
travel date: 25 May 2017.
We had four nice days in Loire and Cher valleys. Sunday afternoon we spent in the backyard in Chitenay by the swimmingpool and a glass of local wine. It is nice to bike through small villages and see several castles.
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