Loire à Vélo: cycle tour from Orléans to Tours

from 580 € / pers.
/ 11 testimonials
Reference : L14
5 days / 4 days riding
Difficulty : Easy
Linear trip
From March to October
Departure: daily
Electric bike rental possible > Book this trip

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Your cycling tour in the Loire Valley from Orléans to Tours:

Discover the northern part of the royal valley by riding along the majestic river from Orléans to Tours where thousand treasures are waiting for you :historical heritage with numerous chateaux, wonderful landscapes of different natural areas, regional gastronomy delights.

Day 1 : Arrival in Orléans


Discover Orléans, the nice city settled on the Loire river banks with its imposing cathedral dominating the town.

Day 2 : Orléans – Beaugency | 26 km


Ride along the « Loire à Vélo » cycling tracks and follow the wild river banks up to the nice chateau de Meung-sur-Loire. Continue to the flower-filled city of Beaugency overlooked by its 11th century dungeon.

OptionVisit of Château of Meung-sur-Loire (Included in the "Visit Package")
chateau meung sur loire

P-Forget CRT Centre-Val de Loire

Free visit of this chateau which has two faces: a mediaeval facade and a classic style facade. It is one of the oldest chateaus in the French department of the Loiret and hosted many famous names in French history, like François 1st or Louis XI. It also served as a prison… so don’t miss the dungeons and the torture chamber!

Day 3 : Beaugency – Blois | 46 km


Leave Beaugency by the river banks passing via the prestigious château of Chambord: the widest Château of the Loire Valley masterpiece of the Renaissance period. Then, follow the direction of Blois which presents a rich historical heritage with the château offering a brilliant illustration of the evolution of French architecture from the middle Ages to the 17th century.   

OptionVisit of the Chateau of Chambord (Included in the "Visit Package")
chateau chambord

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.

Option Extra night in Blois + bike excursion to Cheverny (49 km)

Possibility to plan an extra bike excursion to the Château de Cheverny, remarkable for its sumptuously furnished and decorated apartments.

Day 4 : Blois – Amboise | 42 km


Follow the ‘pays des châteaux’ cycling tracks through nice tiny villages to the château of Chaumont-sur-Loire, which majestically dominates the Loire river and the little town, before reaching the city of Amboise and its royal château. The castle’s chapel shelters Leonardo Da Vinci’s tomb, and a few streets further on, you can see the last residence of this genius : The Clos Lucé Manor house.

OptionVisit of the International Garden Festival & Chateau of Chaumont-sur-Loire (Included in the "Visit Package")

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.

OptionCanoe trip on the Loire river (Mosnes > Amboise)
balade en canoe

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.

Day 5 : Amboise – Tours (via Chenonceaux) | 52 km (or 26 km)


Leave Amboise following the beautiful bike path through the forest of Amboise to join 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. Then cycle the brand new bike paths of the Cher à Vélo! Ride along the river, lined with private castles and pretty typical Touraine houses to Montlouis-sur-Loire and the chateau of Bourdaisière. Now reach the city of Tours to discover the old neighbourhood with its typical half-timbered houses.

Possibility to shorten the stage following the « Loire à Vélo » cycling paths through Montlouis vineyards and allowing to discover the numerous cellars producing the region’s famous sweet white and sparkling wines.

Departure at the end of the stage.

Possibility to book an extra night in Tours.

OptionVisit of the Clos Lucé – Parc Leonardo Da Vinci (Included in the "Visit Package")

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.

Option Extra night in Tours + bike excursion to Villandry (40 km)

Possibility to plan an extra bike excursion to Villandry and its famous ‘French style’ Renaissance gardens.

The little extra with Biking France (optional):


  • Private return transfer from Tours to Orléans – (on request).
  • Our « Visit Package » – with entrance fees to

. château de Meung-sur-Loire
. Domaine de Chambord (chateau & gardens)
. Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (château + Garden Festival)
. Clos Lucé – Parc Leonardo Da Vinci in Amboise

Extend your Loire à Vélo adventure!


To Saumur with our trip: 3 days biking on Loire à Vélo trail from Tours to Saumur.

or The hidden treasures of the Loire à Vélo routes, from Tours to Saumur.

Select your category

standard category
Reference: L14 STD
superior category
Reference: L14 SUP
privilege category
Reference: L14 PRIV
Low season
  • from March 1st to April 28th
    from October 1st to 31st
  • Departure: daily
 
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
580 € / pers.
185 € / pers.*
690 € / pers.
310 € / pers.*
850 € / pers.
405 € / pers.*
Mid season
  • from May 12th to June 30th
    from September 1st to 30th
  • Departure: daily
 
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
600 € / pers.
185 € / pers.*
730 € / pers.
310 € / pers.*
880 € / pers.
405 € / pers.*
High season
  • from April 29th to May 11th
    from July 1st to August 31st
  • Departure: daily
 
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
630 € / pers.
185 € / pers.*
750 € / pers.
310 € / pers.*
910 € / pers.
405 € / pers.*

Category's details

Including :

• 4 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
• Equipped cycle rental for 4 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

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (4 nights included)
• Transfer from Tours to Orléans and personal bike repatriation

Including :

• 4 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
• Equipped cycle rental for 4 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

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (4 nights included)
• Transfer from Tours to Orléans and personal bike repatriation

Including :

• 4 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
• Equipped cycle rental for 4 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

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (4 nights included)
• Transfer from Tours to Orléans and personal bike repatriation

Children discount :from 0 to 2 years old : - 90%
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%

(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )

According to the category(price per person)

standard category
Reference: L14 STD
superior category
Reference: L14 SUP
privilege category
Reference: L14 PRIV
Half board supplement

(including 4 dinners – excluding drinks)

+ 155 € / pers.
+ 180 € / pers.
+ 180 € / pers.
Extra night in Orléans
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Any season
+ 70 € / pers.
+ 55 € / pers.*
Any season
+ 95 € / pers.
+ 75 € / pers.*
Any season
+ 135 € / pers.
+ 90 € / pers.*
Extra night in Tours
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Any season
+ 55 € / pers.
+ 45 € / pers.*
Any season
+ 82 € / pers.
+ 55 € / pers.*
Any season
+ 110 € / pers.
+ 85 € / pers.*
Extra night in Blois + bike excursion to Cheverny (49 km)

(including : 1 extra night’s accommodation in a two-person bedroom / 1 breakfast / map and personalised navigation app / 1 day cycle rental – VTC hybrid bike)

* Single supplement
Any season
+ 80 € / pers.
+ 57 € / pers.*

Any season
+ 90 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.*

Any season
+ 105 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*

Extra night in Tours + bike excursion to Villandry (40 km)

(including : 1 extra night’s accommodation in a two-person bedroom / 1 breakfast / map and personalised navigation app / 1 day cycle rental – VTC hybrid bike)

* Single supplement
Any season
+ 65 € / pers.
+ 45 € / pers.*

Any season
+ 92 € / pers.
+ 55 € / pers.*

Any season
+ 120 € / pers.
+ 85 € / pers.*

Children discount :
from 0 to 2 years old : - 90% / from 3 to 11 years old : - 20% / from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )

Extras

• Bike discount
If you bring your own bike.
-60 € / pers.
• 'Sport' bike supplement
SCOTT bike – “Sub Sport 20”
+20 € / pers.
• E-bike supplement
+ 70 € / pers.
• « Visit Package »

. château de Meung-sur-Loire
. Domaine de Chambord (chateau & gardens)
. Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire (château + Garden Festival)
. Clos Lucé – Parc Leonardo Da Vinci in Amboise

(for children: a discount will be applied according to ages – after booking)

+ 70 € / pers.

• Canoe trip on the Loire river (Mosnes > Amboise)
- from 6 to 11 years old
- from 12 years old

+ 20 € / pers.
+ 30 € / pers.
• Equipments
- Baby seat :
- Trailer :
- 'follow-me' tandem :

+ 20 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.
• 'Solo' supplement
(in the case of a single person per booking)
+ 110 € / pers.

Your accommodation


standard category


These hotels offer all the comfort and well-earned rest after a cycling day (private bathroom). A perfect place to enjoy all the centres of interest around.
superior category


These hotels provide charming services on high quality as well as a great location.
privilege category


These accommodations are selected for their impeccable and prestigious service.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.

Your cycle hire

VTC GITANE bike - 21 speed gears

(bike included in this tour)

A bike that favors an upright, comfortable position, ideal for leisure riding.

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.

SCOTT Sub Sport 20 - 27 speed gears

A “sport” bike that favors a more athletic position and riding style.

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.

Possibility to rent an electric assistance bike :
MOUSTACHE e-bike
E-bike

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)

Equipment & Bike for children

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’’)

velo enfant

  • “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)
> Your journey
> How to arrive in Orléans
> Return

How to arrive in Orléans

By train:
From Paris Austerlitz train station to Orléans train station (about 1h10 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) >> Orléans train station (by regular train).

– RER B >> Paris centre – stop ‘Chatelet Les Halles  >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Paris Austerlitz train station >> Orléans 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 >> Orléans train station.

– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus) : from Orly Sud > > Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 6 + line 5 >> Austerlitz train station >> Orléans 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 >> Orléans train station.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php

  • From Beauvais airport:
    – Taxi transfer to Paris Austerlitz train station >> Orléans train station

– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Paris Austerlitz train station >> Orléans train station.
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes/

Return

If you have to come back to the start point:

  • 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.)
    – Tours train Station >> Orléans train Station (about 1h20 by train).
    – Tours >> Orléans (by taxi).

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.)
    – Tours train Station >> Paris Montparnasse train station (by TGV train).
    – Tours train Station >> Paris Austerlitz train station (by train).
    – Tours train Station >> Saint Pierre des Corps train Station (by train) >> 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 : / 11 testimonials

Valérie
France
travel date: 04 October 2023.
" L’organisation de rando vélo est top "

En couple, nous avons séjourné dans les châteaux de la Loire pendant sept jours. L’organisation de rando vélo est top. Tout est pris en charge. Nous avons apprécié la réactivité de l’équipe aux quelques demandes que nous avons formulées . Les circuits sont très chouettes. Bref, nous avons adoré .

Francine
France
travel date: 21 June 2023.
" Pour une première, cela fut une réussite. "

Nous en avons pris plein les yeux. Parcours facile, sans difficultés. Nous poursuivrons notre périple l’année prochaine

Michael
France
travel date: 22 May 2023.
" A refaire avec plaisir... "

Première randonnée en vélo, nous avons vécu une expérience agréable et enrichissante. La région est magnifique et le circuit vélo très sécurisé.

Emmanuelle
France
travel date: 23 April 2023.
" La Loire à vélo est très bien aménagée "

La découverte des différents paysages (bords de Loire, campagne, forêt, vignobles) est au rendez-vous. Une visite par jour châteaux se combine bien avec la randonnée.

Paul
France
travel date: 19 September 2022.
" Superbe parcours "

Superbe parcours et service très complet, qui permet d’éviter tout soucis pour des vacances très agréables.

Davide
Italie
travel date: 17 August 2022.
" Very nice experience. "

Very nice trip and good support from the organiser.

Karen
USA
travel date: 17 August 2022.
" Wonderful "

We loved our Orleans -Tours self-guided biking trip and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who likes the freedom of exploring the Loire region without being in a large group. The bikes were very comfortable and we had no mechanical issues. The accommodation, by and large, was charming and well-situated in each town. Our luggage was transferred each day to the next hotel efficiently and the excellent organisation meant that we were free to just ride and enjoy our journey without time constraints. We would definitely use Rando-Velo again for another part of France. Thoroughly recommended if you want an up-close and authentic experience of French people, French villages and countryside.

Olivier
France
travel date: 15 August 2022.
" Très beau parcours "

Très beau parcours sur mesure qui a répondu à nos attentes , conjuguant visites , châteaux et paysages le long de la Loire en vélo. Vélo électrique de belle qualité

Marie-Christine
France
travel date: 02 August 2022.
" Encore de très bonnes vacances avec randovelo "

Rando vélo utilisé pour la 3 ème année consécutive toujours aussi satisfait. Prestations de qualité personnel aimable et réactif en cas de besoin. Organisation des circuits et réservation des hébergements au top. Parcours vélos sur voies vertes avec beaucoup de sites et de suggestions de visites sur les parcours: sublime. Encore de très bonnes vacances avec randovelo. Je continuerai avec cette equipe et ses services l année prochaine. Je recommande autour de moi cet organisme pour son sérieux et son professionalisme.

Bihan
Holland
travel date: 19 July 2022.
" Very good "

Overall Rando Vello was very organized. Our travel maps and information packet was very good. The bikes were good. Rando Vello was fairly responsive to our emails.

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