Loire Valley - Tours to Angers
France Bike Tours
Bike the Loire Valley amid Chateaux & Gardens
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- Length6 days
- Prices from€897 Rates
Overview
The three Loire Valley bike tours from Orléans to Tours, Angers to Le Croisic, and this itinerary, Tours to Angers can be taken individually or one after the other. Starting in Orléans, you cycle the Loire on routes that travel west all the way to Le Croisic on the Atlantic Ocean.
Highlights
- Villandry with its famous gardens
- Renaissance Château in Azay Le Rideau
- 15th-century château in Langeais
- ‘Sleeping Beauty’ château in Ussé
- Abbey of Fontevraud
- Vineyards of Anjou
- Château in Angers
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tours
Day 2: Tours - Azay le Rideau, 28 mi. (44 km)
Day 3: Azay le Rideau - Chinon, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 4: Chinon - Saumur, 22 mi. (36 km) + optional 7mi. (12 km)
Day 5: Saumur - Angers, 35 mi. (57 km)
Day 6: Departure from AngersAll distances are approximate. In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as weather, natural disasters, road maintenance, itinerary changes may be necessary.
Day 1: Arrival in Tours
Take time to enjoy the old and vibrant quarters of Tours city and especially the “Place Plumereau”, a beautiful square with half-timbered houses. Take a look at the splendid gothic cathedral.Day 2: Tours – Azay le Rideau, 26 mi. (41 km)
As you leave Tours behind, you come upon Savonniéres, an incredibly picturesque town surrounded by beautiful nature. You proceed to Villandry, famous for its chateau and its matchless gardens. Saché also awaits you, the home of the famous novelist Honoré de Balzac. Finally arrive in Azay le Rideau where you can admire its Renaissance chateau, a jewel set over the Indre River.Day 3: Azay le Rideau – Chinon, 22 mi. (35 km)
The final destination of today's biking is Chinon, but first, we must head towards Langeais to admire the 15th-century château. Offering a typical form of a medieval fortified castle, here you can admire the wonderful tapestries and furniture from the era in which it was built. Ride on towards the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ chateau in Ussé which has inspired Perrault for its famous fairy tail story.Day 4: Chinon – Saumur, 22 mi. (36 km) + optional 12 km
Before leaving the medieval city of Chinon, founded on the Vienne River, there is time to visit the numerous cellars which propose the famous red wine such appreciated by Rabelais. Then, continue towards the abbey of Fontevraud, the largest monastic city remaining in Europe which is the necropolis of the Plantagenêts sovereigns. You will end the day in the lovely town of Saumur.Optional canoe trip on the Vienne & Loire Rivers (approx. 3 hours)
Day 5: Saumur – Angers, 35 mi. (57 km)
The adventure continues following the Loire River before going through the vineyards of Anjou. You will reach the peaceful city of Angers and its chateau sheltering the famous Apocalypse Tapestry.Day 6: Departure
After breakfast, you will depart for your onward arrangements.Want to book the excursion package? See pricing!
Chateaux package:
- Chateau d' Azay Le Rideau
- Villandry Gardens
- Fontevraud Abbey
- One wine tasting at Chinon
It is possible to combine this tour with Loire Valley: Orléans to Tours and Loire Valley: Angers to Le Croisic. Please contact us for details.
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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
Choose one of the following categories:
Standard category: 2 and 3-star
Superior category: 3-star
Deluxe category: 4-starBicycles
Accessories
Included accessories
- Counter (one per booking)
- One bottle (100% recyclable)
- Repair kit and life/visibility jacket
- Pump
- Lock
- Front pannier with map holder
- Rear rack and pannier (2 panniers on e-bike)
Supplemental accessories
- Child trailer (up to 5 years old)
- Maximum weight: 37kg
- Steel structure
- 2 seats with a security system
- Wheels: 20" quick release
- Waterproof polyester hood
- Anti-insect net
- Storage at the back
- Repair kit
- 'Follow-me' tandem (5 to 8 years old)
- Lock and life jacket
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 5 nights
- Breakfasts
- Hotel to hotel luggage transfer
- 27-speed standard Scott Sub Sport 20 bike. Both men’s and women’s frames are available (please specify when you book).
- Included accessories: 1 rear pannier, handlebar bag, repair kit, pump, and odometer (4-day rental)
- Route descriptions & maps (one set per room)
- Luggage transfer (Allowance is one piece per guest weighing no more than 20 kg. Additional pieces will require a surcharge of €20/piece)
- Personalized navigation app
- City taxes
- 7-day hotline
What’s Not Included
- All travel to/from tour start and finish
- Lunches and dinners
- Entrances to the individual chateaux
- Helmet (free of charge, must be reserved in advance)
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Arrival possible daily from March 1 to October 31, 2024
Arrival possible daily from March 1 to October 31, 2025
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 1511 £ 769 $ 1,384 € 897 Ft 373490 kr 136487 ₪ 3737 ¥ 151442 Mex$ 20022 NZ$ 1666 kr 10949 zł 3987 S$ 1314 kr 10666 CHF 860 $ 996 $ 1688 £ 859 $ 1,546 € 1002 Ft 417209 kr 152464 ₪ 4174 ¥ 169170 Mex$ 22365 NZ$ 1861 kr 12231 zł 4454 S$ 1468 kr 11915 CHF 960 $ 1,113 $ 2042 £ 1039 $ 1,870 € 1212 Ft 504648 kr 184417 ₪ 5049 ¥ 204624 Mex$ 27053 NZ$ 2251 kr 14794 zł 5387 S$ 1775 kr 14412 CHF 1162 $ 1,346 Single supplement $ 408 £ 207 $ 373 € 242 Ft 100763 kr 36823 ₪ 1008 ¥ 40857 Mex$ 5402 NZ$ 449 kr 2954 zł 1076 S$ 354 kr 2878 CHF 232 $ 269 $ 537 £ 273 $ 492 € 319 Ft 132824 kr 48539 ₪ 1329 ¥ 53857 Mex$ 7120 NZ$ 592 kr 3894 zł 1418 S$ 467 kr 3793 CHF 306 $ 354 $ 770 £ 392 $ 705 € 457 Ft 190284 kr 69537 ₪ 1904 ¥ 77156 Mex$ 10201 NZ$ 849 kr 5578 zł 2031 S$ 669 kr 5434 CHF 438 $ 508 Supplement for solo traveler* $ 371 £ 189 $ 339 € 220 Ft 91603 kr 33475 ₪ 916 ¥ 37143 Mex$ 4911 NZ$ 409 kr 2685 zł 978 S$ 322 kr 2616 CHF 211 $ 244 *Single supplement also applies
Please contact us for combined tour pricing.
Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 1511 £ 769 $ 1,384 € 897 Ft 373490 kr 136487 ₪ 3737 ¥ 151442 Mex$ 20022 NZ$ 1666 kr 10949 zł 3987 S$ 1314 kr 10666 CHF 860 $ 996 $ 1688 £ 859 $ 1,546 € 1002 Ft 417209 kr 152464 ₪ 4174 ¥ 169170 Mex$ 22365 NZ$ 1861 kr 12231 zł 4454 S$ 1468 kr 11915 CHF 960 $ 1,113 $ 2042 £ 1039 $ 1,870 € 1212 Ft 504648 kr 184417 ₪ 5049 ¥ 204624 Mex$ 27053 NZ$ 2251 kr 14794 zł 5387 S$ 1775 kr 14412 CHF 1162 $ 1,346 Single room $ 1975 £ 1005 $ 1,808 € 1172 Ft 487993 kr 178331 ₪ 4882 ¥ 197871 Mex$ 26160 NZ$ 2176 kr 14306 zł 5209 S$ 1717 kr 13936 CHF 1123 $ 1,302 $ 2226 £ 1132 $ 2,038 € 1321 Ft 550033 kr 201003 ₪ 5503 ¥ 223027 Mex$ 29486 NZ$ 2453 kr 16125 zł 5871 S$ 1935 kr 15708 CHF 1266 $ 1,467 $ 2812 £ 1431 $ 2,575 € 1669 Ft 694932 kr 253954 ₪ 6952 ¥ 281781 Mex$ 37253 NZ$ 3099 kr 20373 zł 7418 S$ 2444 kr 19846 CHF 1600 $ 1,854 Supplement for solo traveler* on request *In addition to single room price.
Please contact us for combined tour pricing.
Extra Options
Dinners included
Standard Superior Deluxe 5 dinners (excluding drinks) $ 389 £ 198 $ 356 € 231 Ft 96183 kr 35149 ₪ 962 ¥ 39000 Mex$ 5156 NZ$ 429 kr 2820 zł 1027 S$ 338 kr 2747 CHF 221 $ 257 $ 389 £ 198 $ 356 € 231 Ft 96183 kr 35149 ₪ 962 ¥ 39000 Mex$ 5156 NZ$ 429 kr 2820 zł 1027 S$ 338 kr 2747 CHF 221 $ 257 $ 416 £ 212 $ 381 € 247 Ft 102845 kr 37583 ₪ 1029 ¥ 41701 Mex$ 5513 NZ$ 459 kr 3015 zł 1098 S$ 362 kr 2937 CHF 237 $ 274 Bike rental options
Electric bicycle rental $ 89 £ 45 $ 82 € 53 Ft 22068 kr 8064 ₪ 221 ¥ 8948 Mex$ 1183 NZ$ 98 kr 647 zł 236 S$ 78 kr 630 CHF 51 $ 59 Extra day standard touring bike rental $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 Ft 6246 kr 2282 ₪ 62 ¥ 2532 Mex$ 335 NZ$ 28 kr 183 zł 67 S$ 22 kr 178 CHF 14 $ 17 Extra day electric bicycle rental $ 51 £ 26 $ 46 € 30 Ft 12491 kr 4565 ₪ 125 ¥ 5065 Mex$ 670 NZ$ 56 kr 366 zł 133 S$ 44 kr 357 CHF 29 $ 33 Child trailer, child bike, and child seat available on request.
Extra nights
Tours Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 120 £ 61 $ 110 € 71 Ft 29563 kr 10803 ₪ 296 ¥ 11987 Mex$ 1585 NZ$ 132 kr 867 zł 316 S$ 104 kr 844 CHF 68 $ 79 $ 133 £ 68 $ 122 € 79 Ft 32894 kr 12021 ₪ 329 ¥ 13338 Mex$ 1763 NZ$ 147 kr 964 zł 351 S$ 116 kr 939 CHF 76 $ 88 $ 204 £ 104 $ 187 € 121 Ft 50382 kr 18411 ₪ 504 ¥ 20429 Mex$ 2701 NZ$ 225 kr 1477 zł 538 S$ 177 kr 1439 CHF 116 $ 134 Single supplement $ 89 £ 45 $ 82 € 53 Ft 22068 kr 8064 ₪ 221 ¥ 8948 Mex$ 1183 NZ$ 98 kr 647 zł 236 S$ 78 kr 630 CHF 51 $ 59 $ 98 £ 50 $ 89 € 58 Ft 24150 kr 8825 ₪ 242 ¥ 9792 Mex$ 1295 NZ$ 108 kr 708 zł 258 S$ 85 kr 690 CHF 56 $ 64 $ 160 £ 81 $ 147 € 95 Ft 39556 kr 14455 ₪ 396 ¥ 16039 Mex$ 2120 NZ$ 176 kr 1160 zł 422 S$ 139 kr 1130 CHF 91 $ 106 Angers Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 106 £ 54 $ 97 € 63 Ft 26232 kr 9586 ₪ 262 ¥ 10636 Mex$ 1406 NZ$ 117 kr 769 zł 280 S$ 92 kr 749 CHF 60 $ 70 $ 125 £ 63 $ 114 € 74 Ft 30812 kr 11260 ₪ 308 ¥ 12494 Mex$ 1652 NZ$ 137 kr 903 zł 329 S$ 108 kr 880 CHF 71 $ 82 $ 187 £ 95 $ 171 € 111 Ft 46218 kr 16890 ₪ 462 ¥ 18740 Mex$ 2478 NZ$ 206 kr 1355 zł 493 S$ 163 kr 1320 CHF 106 $ 123 Single supplement $ 71 £ 36 $ 65 € 42 Ft 17488 kr 6391 ₪ 175 ¥ 7091 Mex$ 937 NZ$ 78 kr 513 zł 187 S$ 62 kr 499 CHF 40 $ 47 $ 89 £ 45 $ 82 € 53 Ft 22068 kr 8064 ₪ 221 ¥ 8948 Mex$ 1183 NZ$ 98 kr 647 zł 236 S$ 78 kr 630 CHF 51 $ 59 $ 160 £ 81 $ 147 € 95 Ft 39556 kr 14455 ₪ 396 ¥ 16039 Mex$ 2120 NZ$ 176 kr 1160 zł 422 S$ 139 kr 1130 CHF 91 $ 106 Excursions
Canoe trip on the Vienne & Loire $ 54 £ 27 $ 49 € 32 Ft 13324 kr 4869 ₪ 133 ¥ 5403 Mex$ 714 NZ$ 59 kr 391 zł 142 S$ 47 kr 381 CHF 31 $ 36 Visit package* $ 89 £ 45 $ 82 € 53 Ft 22068 kr 8064 ₪ 221 ¥ 8948 Mex$ 1183 NZ$ 98 kr 647 zł 236 S$ 78 kr 630 CHF 51 $ 59 *Includes the following:
- Chateau d' Azay Le Rideau
- Chateau de Villandry & Villandry Gardens
- Fontevraud Abbey
- One wine tasting in Chinon
Transfers
One-way: CDG to Tours /Angers to CDG
On request Dinners included
Standard Superior Deluxe 5 dinners (excluding drinks) $ 389 £ 198 $ 356 € 231 Ft 96183 kr 35149 ₪ 962 ¥ 39000 Mex$ 5156 NZ$ 429 kr 2820 zł 1027 S$ 338 kr 2747 CHF 221 $ 257 $ 408 £ 207 $ 373 € 242 Ft 100763 kr 36823 ₪ 1008 ¥ 40857 Mex$ 5402 NZ$ 449 kr 2954 zł 1076 S$ 354 kr 2878 CHF 232 $ 269 $ 425 £ 216 $ 389 € 252 Ft 104927 kr 38344 ₪ 1050 ¥ 42546 Mex$ 5625 NZ$ 468 kr 3076 zł 1120 S$ 369 kr 2997 CHF 242 $ 280 Bike rental options
Electric bicycle rental $ 89 £ 45 $ 82 € 53 Ft 22068 kr 8064 ₪ 221 ¥ 8948 Mex$ 1183 NZ$ 98 kr 647 zł 236 S$ 78 kr 630 CHF 51 $ 59 Extra day standard touring bike rental $ 27 £ 14 $ 25 € 16 Ft 6662 kr 2435 ₪ 67 ¥ 2701 Mex$ 357 NZ$ 30 kr 195 zł 71 S$ 23 kr 190 CHF 15 $ 18 Extra day electric bicycle rental $ 54 £ 27 $ 49 € 32 Ft 13324 kr 4869 ₪ 133 ¥ 5403 Mex$ 714 NZ$ 59 kr 391 zł 142 S$ 47 kr 381 CHF 31 $ 36 Child trailer, child bike, and child seat available on request.
Extra nights
Tours Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 125 £ 63 $ 114 € 74 Ft 30812 kr 11260 ₪ 308 ¥ 12494 Mex$ 1652 NZ$ 137 kr 903 zł 329 S$ 108 kr 880 CHF 71 $ 82 $ 145 £ 74 $ 133 € 86 Ft 35808 kr 13086 ₪ 358 ¥ 14520 Mex$ 1920 NZ$ 160 kr 1050 zł 382 S$ 126 kr 1023 CHF 82 $ 96 $ 204 £ 104 $ 187 € 121 Ft 50382 kr 18411 ₪ 504 ¥ 20429 Mex$ 2701 NZ$ 225 kr 1477 zł 538 S$ 177 kr 1439 CHF 116 $ 134 Single supplement $ 209 £ 106 $ 191 € 124 Ft 51631 kr 18868 ₪ 517 ¥ 20935 Mex$ 2768 NZ$ 230 kr 1514 zł 551 S$ 182 kr 1474 CHF 119 $ 138 $ 246 £ 125 $ 225 € 146 Ft 60791 kr 22215 ₪ 608 ¥ 24649 Mex$ 3259 NZ$ 271 kr 1782 zł 649 S$ 214 kr 1736 CHF 140 $ 162 $ 364 £ 185 $ 333 € 216 Ft 89937 kr 32866 ₪ 900 ¥ 36468 Mex$ 4821 NZ$ 401 kr 2637 zł 960 S$ 316 kr 2568 CHF 207 $ 240 Angers Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 106 £ 54 $ 97 € 63 Ft 26232 kr 9586 ₪ 262 ¥ 10636 Mex$ 1406 NZ$ 117 kr 769 zł 280 S$ 92 kr 749 CHF 60 $ 70 $ 133 £ 68 $ 122 € 79 Ft 32894 kr 12021 ₪ 329 ¥ 13338 Mex$ 1763 NZ$ 147 kr 964 zł 351 S$ 116 kr 939 CHF 76 $ 88 $ 187 £ 95 $ 171 € 111 Ft 46218 kr 16890 ₪ 462 ¥ 18740 Mex$ 2478 NZ$ 206 kr 1355 zł 493 S$ 163 kr 1320 CHF 106 $ 123 Single supplement $ 174 £ 88 $ 159 € 103 Ft 42887 kr 15672 ₪ 429 ¥ 17390 Mex$ 2299 NZ$ 191 kr 1257 zł 458 S$ 151 kr 1225 CHF 99 $ 114 $ 217 £ 111 $ 199 € 129 Ft 53713 kr 19629 ₪ 537 ¥ 21779 Mex$ 2879 NZ$ 240 kr 1575 zł 573 S$ 189 kr 1534 CHF 124 $ 143 $ 347 £ 177 $ 318 € 206 Ft 85774 kr 31345 ₪ 858 ¥ 34779 Mex$ 4598 NZ$ 383 kr 2515 zł 916 S$ 302 kr 2450 CHF 197 $ 229 Excursions
Canoe trip on the Vienne & Loire $ 57 £ 29 $ 52 € 34 Ft 14157 kr 5173 ₪ 142 ¥ 5740 Mex$ 759 NZ$ 63 kr 415 zł 151 S$ 50 kr 404 CHF 33 $ 38 Visit package* $ 89 £ 45 $ 82 € 53 Ft 22068 kr 8064 ₪ 221 ¥ 8948 Mex$ 1183 NZ$ 98 kr 647 zł 236 S$ 78 kr 630 CHF 51 $ 59 *Includes the following:
- Chateau d' Azay Le Rideau
- Chateau de Villandry & Villandry Gardens
- Fontevraud Abbey
- One local wine tasting
Transfers
One-way: CDG to Tours /Angers to CDG
On request Additional luggage
Per piece/transfer $ 34 £ 17 $ 31 € 20 Ft 8328 kr 3043 ₪ 83 ¥ 3377 Mex$ 446 NZ$ 37 kr 244 zł 89 S$ 29 kr 238 CHF 19 $ 22 Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy self-guided hotel tour with 4 days of cycling from 22 to 35 miles per day. The terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills. Electric bicycles are available upon request.
Airport Info
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Local Travel
From the Paris CDG Terminal 2 Train Station, you can take a train a TGV train to St. Pierre Corps. The TGV train requires 0 transfers and takes 1 hour and 39 minutes. From St. Pierre Corps, it is just a 3-minute walk to the regional train station and then onward to Tours. It is only a 5-minute train ride and is only 2 km in distance. You could as well take a taxi from St. Pierre Corps to your first hotel. Please note that TGV travel requires advance reservations. You can visit the SNCF website for more information and to book.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The climate in the Loire Valley is favorable most of the year, the river often acting as a line of demarcation in France’s weather between the northern climate and the southern. The river has a significant effect on the microclimate of the region, adding a few degrees of temperature. The climate can be cool with springtime frost while wine harvest months may have rain. Summers are hot, however, influences from the Atlantic moderate the temperature with breeze.
Recommended
We recommend booking the Chateaux package for an all-around, complete experience in the Loire Valley.
Remarks
Electric bicycles available on request. E-bikes are Scott E sub Active with universal frame, 9 speeds and come equipped with 2 rear panniers, 1 handlebar bag with map holder, 1 repair kit, 1 pump, 1 lock, and 1 mileage counter. E-bikes have 80 to 100 km autonomy.
Important to know
DOCUMENTS
It is each traveler's responsibility to research travel requirements and to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, blank visa pages required for your destination (s), and any other requirement.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU citizens: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and the destination country.
EU-citizens: (without special situations like dual citizenship, main residence abroad or a limited-validity passport) are required to have a valid passport or ID-card, not expiring within six (6) months from the end of your tour.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Extra Stay
Extra nights available in Tours or Angers.
Tour Operator
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