The Loire by bike from Orléans to Angers

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Tour

Bike Tours, E-bike tours

Duration

10 days

Distance

314Km

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Self-guided

The beauty of this package is in the freedom it offers: without a guide, you are free to decide the timing, pace, and stops of your journey. Travel freely, travel your way!
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2/5 Medium-Easy

Moderate-Easy, between 25 and 65 kilometers per day with an elevation gain between 150 and 300 meters.

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Linear

The starting point is different from the ending point, with overnight stays in different hotels and daily stages.

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Dog friendly trip

Bring your pet with you! You will find equipped hotels, dedicated services and bike accessories for an unforgettable experience together.

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Day 1: Orléans
Individual arrival in Orléans. After settling in, take advantage of the opportunity to explore this City of Art and History, which Joan of Arc liberated from the English siege in 1429.

Day 2: Orléans – Beaugency (26 km; +86m)
After an essential visit to the historic center of Orléans and the sumptuous Cathedral of Sainte-Croix, leave the city by cycling along the routes of La Loire à Vélo on the banks of the Loire River, first reaching the beautiful Castle of Meung-sur-Loire, and then heading towards the flowered city of Beaugency, dominated by the 11th-century keep.

Day 3: Beaugency – Blois (45 km; +131m)
Leave Beaugency and head towards Blois, a town rich in history whose castle is the perfect illustration of how French architecture evolved between the Middle Ages and the 17th century. You will then discover the unique landscapes of the Sologne region and, of course, the Castle of Chambord, an authentic masterpiece of the French Renaissance.

Day 4: Blois – Amboise (40 km; +200m)
Today's itinerary will take you to cycle on the routes of the Pays des châteaux, through small villages and up to the Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire, which majestically dominates the river and the village below. You will then reach Amboise with its Royal Castle, where, in the chapel, Leonardo da Vinci's tomb is kept. A few steps from here is the manor of Clos Lucé, where the Italian genius spent the last years of his life.

Day 5: Amboise – Tours (30 km; +100m)
Cycling through the vineyards of Vouvray or Montlouis, you can discover the many cellars where the refined white wines of the area are produced. Then, continue towards the Castle of Bourdaisière, where Gabrielle d’Estrées, favorite of King Henry IV, was born. Finally, you will reach the city of Tours, where we recommend exploring the old part, whose heart is the lively Place Plumereau, framed by typical half-timbered houses and animated by café and restaurant terraces.

Day 6: Tours – Azay le Rideau (44 km; +95m)
First, you will reach the village of Savonnières, where, if you wish, you can visit the site known as the Petrifying Caves, so-called because here water transforms into stone or rather, into extraordinary white calcareous creations. Then, continue to the Castle of Villandry, famous for its gardens, unique in Europe, where flowers are mixed with fruit trees, vegetables, and aromatic herbs. The itinerary continues through Saché, home museum of the writer Honoré de Balzac, and ends in Azay le Rideau, where you can admire the splendid Renaissance castle, a jewel set in the Indre River.

Day 7: Azay le Rideau – Chinon (35 km; + 200m)
Departure in the morning towards Langeais and its 15th-century fortress castle. Continue towards the Castle of Ussé, whose turrets, pinnacles, and dormers inspired Perrault in creating his famous fairy tale Sleeping Beauty. Spend the evening in the beautiful medieval town of Chinon, on the banks of the Vienne River, famous for its elegant red wines.

Day 8: Chinon – Saumur (36 km; + 200m)
Before leaving Chinon, visit one of the cellars where the famous red wine is aged. Then, the itinerary continues toward the Abbey of Fontevraud, one of the largest monastic complexes in Europe, where the tombs of the kings belonging to the Plantagenet dynasty are kept. The tour ends in the beautiful town of Saumur.

Day 9: Saumur – Angers (58 km; + 304m)
The itinerary first follows the course of the Loire River and then crosses the vineyards of Anjou. This brings you to the tranquil city of Angers with the imposing fortress of its castle, where the largest medieval tapestry in the world, the Apocalypse Tapestry, is kept.

Day 10: Angers
After breakfast, end of services and individual departure during the day.
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✅ What is included in the trip?

  • Travel/Medical Insurance 24/24
  • Overnight stay and breakfast
  • GPS or navigation APP
  • Luggage transfer
  • Local telephone assistance 7/7
  • City tax
  • Detailed description and maps of the itinerary

❌ What is not included?

  • Transfers not listed as "Included"
  • Tips
  • Journey to/from the starting point of the tour
  • Meals and drinks not listed as "Included"
  • Bike rental
  • Extras
  • Entrance fees, ferries and anything not listed as "Included"
  • Welcome briefing

💸 Cancellation fees

  • Time Range
  • Full refund
  • More 59 days of departure
  • 80%
  • From 59 to 29 days before departure
  • 70%
  • From 29 to 13 days before departure
  • 50%
  • From 13 to 8 days before departure
  • 30%
  • Up to 7 days before departure
  • Not refundable

Minimum non-refundable rate: 50

The Loire by bike from Orléans to Angers

  • To travel through the history of France by visiting the most beautiful castles of the Loire Valley such as Chambord, Blois, Amboise, Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau, Langeais, and Ussé
  • To immerse yourself in the Garden of France, the well-deserved nickname of the Loire Valley thanks to its fertile lands and the splendor of its crops
  • To pedal among the vineyards of the Loire and stop at local producers who will be happy to share their knowledge with you and let you taste their fine wines
  • To travel the central section of the beautiful La Loire à Vélo bike itinerary along the course of Europe's last wild river

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