Loire Valley - Tours to Angers
France Bike Tours
Bike the Loire Valley amid Chateaux & Gardens
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length6 days
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Prices from€876 Rates
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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, 27 mi. (44 km)
Day 3: Azay le Rideau - Chinon, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 4: Chinon - Saumur, 22 mi. (36 km) + optional 7 mi. (12 km)
Day 5: Saumur - Angers, 36 mi. (58 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, 27 mi. (44 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 tale story.Day 4: Chinon – Saumur, 22 mi. (36 km) + optional 7 mi. (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, 36 mi. (58 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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Map
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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-star
Bicycles
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![Women's Scott Sub Sport 20]()
Standard Bike
Scott Sub Sport 20 women's or men's bike
- E-SUB Alloy frame
- Flat handlebar
- Water bottle cage
- 27 speed (Shimano Alivio or Altus)
- Flat pedal
- Shimano disc brakes
- Racktime with spring
- Front / Rear Axa Blue Line Lights
![Lundi 27 e-bike]()
E-Bike
Lundi 27
- Bosch battery
- Ergonomic Moustache handlebar
- Royal Wave or Royal Hertz saddle
![Child trailer]()
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
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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
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Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
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Pricing details and extra options
Standard hotels: Daily Mar 1–Oct 31
Superior hotels: Daily Mar 1–Oct 31
Deluxe hotels: Daily Mar 1–Oct 31- Standard hotels 2025 Daily Mar 1–Oct 31 from € 8762025 departures: Daily Mar 1–Oct 31
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Half board Dinner package Standard hotels€ 232 Dinner package Superior hotels€ 243 Dinner package Deluxe hotels€ 253 Extra options Price Chateaux package € 53 Canoe trip € 34 Additional luggage (per piece) € 85 Transfers Price Angers to Tours On request Paris CDG to Tours On request Angers to Paris CDG On request
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
- Standard hotels 2025 Daily Mar 1–Oct 31 from € 876
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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
This tour is run by Loire Valley Travel.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
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Photos
![La Maison Rouge in Chinon, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Jardins de Villandry at the Château. Photo TO]()
![Bridge in Chinon, France. France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Sunflower fields in France! Flickr:Moyan Brenn]()
![Gardens at Villandry Château. Flickr:Joe Shlabotnik]()
![Château d'Azay-le-Rideau in Azay-le-Rideau, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Saumur wine! Flickr:jamesonf]()
![Abbaye de Fontevraud in Fontevraud, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Château Villandry and gardens in Villandry, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Market in Tours of the Indre-et-Loire department in France. Photo courtesy TO]()
![French delicacies! Flickr:xmatt]()
![Saumur, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Saumur, France. Flickr:Laurent Goujon]()
![Chateau d'Usse. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Saumur, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Châteaux and vineyards in Anjou, France. Flickr:Daniel Jolivet]()
![Relaxing in Tours, France. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Le Jardin at Abbaye de Fontevraud, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Wines to try in Chinon, France. Creative Commons:Vinotrip]()
![Château de Villandry in Villandry, France. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Market day in Tours, the largest city in the Loire Valley region of France. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Bridge in Saumur, France. Photo courtesy TO]()
![Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Wine for sale in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, France. Flickr:ho visto nina volare]()
![Biking through Chinon, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Along the Loire River in Chinon, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Le Cloitre at Fontevraud, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Half-timbered architecture in Tours, France. Creative Commons:Gerard Jalaudin]()
![Le Château - Le Vienne in Chinon, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![Wildflowers in Azay-le-Rideau, France. Flickr:@lain G]()
![St Maurice Cathedral in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France. Flickr:Daniel Jolivet]()
![Wine tasting in France! Flickr:Anna & Michal]()
![Macarons are a French favorite. Flickr:Marck Jerland]()
![Château d'Usse is a magical! Flickr:@lain G]()
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