Loire Valley - Tours to Angers
France Bike Tours
Bike the Loire Valley amid Chateaux & Gardens
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- Skill Level
- 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
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
2024
Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 1491 £ 788 $ 1,349 € 897 kr 137514 ₪ 3679 ¥ 153296 Mex$ 16565 NZ$ 1635 NOK 10701 zł 3922 S$ 1334 kr 10699 $ 986 $ 1665 £ 880 $ 1,507 € 1002 kr 153611 ₪ 4109 ¥ 171241 Mex$ 18504 NZ$ 1826 NOK 11953 zł 4381 S$ 1490 kr 11952 $ 1,102 $ 2014 £ 1064 $ 1,823 € 1212 kr 185805 ₪ 4971 ¥ 207129 Mex$ 22383 NZ$ 2209 NOK 14459 zł 5299 S$ 1803 kr 14457 $ 1,333 Single supplement $ 402 £ 212 $ 364 € 242 kr 37100 ₪ 992 ¥ 41358 Mex$ 4469 NZ$ 441 NOK 2887 zł 1058 S$ 360 kr 2887 $ 266 $ 530 £ 280 $ 480 € 319 kr 48904 ₪ 1308 ¥ 54517 Mex$ 5891 NZ$ 581 NOK 3806 zł 1395 S$ 474 kr 3805 $ 351 $ 760 £ 401 $ 687 € 457 kr 70060 ₪ 1874 ¥ 78101 Mex$ 8440 NZ$ 833 NOK 5452 zł 1998 S$ 680 kr 5451 $ 503 Supplement for solo traveler* $ 366 £ 193 $ 331 € 220 kr 33727 ₪ 902 ¥ 37598 Mex$ 4063 NZ$ 401 NOK 2624 zł 962 S$ 327 kr 2624 $ 242 *Single supplement also applies
Please contact us for combined tour pricing.
Extra Options
Dinners included
Standard Superior Deluxe 5 dinners (excluding drinks) $ 384 £ 203 $ 347 € 231 kr 35413 ₪ 947 ¥ 39478 Mex$ 4266 NZ$ 421 NOK 2756 zł 1010 S$ 344 kr 2755 $ 254 $ 384 £ 203 $ 347 € 231 kr 35413 ₪ 947 ¥ 39478 Mex$ 4266 NZ$ 421 NOK 2756 zł 1010 S$ 344 kr 2755 $ 254 $ 411 £ 217 $ 372 € 247 kr 37866 ₪ 1013 ¥ 42212 Mex$ 4561 NZ$ 450 NOK 2947 zł 1080 S$ 367 kr 2946 $ 272 Bike rental options
Electric bicycle rental $ 88 £ 47 $ 80 € 53 kr 8125 ₪ 217 ¥ 9058 Mex$ 979 NZ$ 97 NOK 632 zł 232 S$ 79 kr 632 $ 58 Extra day standard touring bike rental $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 62 ¥ 2563 Mex$ 277 NZ$ 27 NOK 179 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 179 $ 16 Extra day electric bicycle rental $ 50 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4599 ₪ 123 ¥ 5127 Mex$ 554 NZ$ 55 NOK 358 zł 131 S$ 45 kr 358 $ 33 Child trailer, child bike, and child seat available on request.
Extra nights
Tours Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 118 £ 62 $ 107 € 71 kr 10885 ₪ 291 ¥ 12134 Mex$ 1311 NZ$ 129 NOK 847 zł 310 S$ 106 kr 847 $ 78 $ 131 £ 69 $ 119 € 79 kr 12111 ₪ 324 ¥ 13501 Mex$ 1459 NZ$ 144 NOK 942 zł 345 S$ 117 kr 942 $ 87 $ 201 £ 106 $ 182 € 121 kr 18550 ₪ 496 ¥ 20679 Mex$ 2235 NZ$ 220 NOK 1443 zł 529 S$ 180 kr 1443 $ 133 Single supplement $ 88 £ 47 $ 80 € 53 kr 8125 ₪ 217 ¥ 9058 Mex$ 979 NZ$ 97 NOK 632 zł 232 S$ 79 kr 632 $ 58 $ 96 £ 51 $ 87 € 58 kr 8892 ₪ 238 ¥ 9912 Mex$ 1071 NZ$ 106 NOK 692 zł 254 S$ 86 kr 692 $ 64 $ 158 £ 83 $ 143 € 95 kr 14564 ₪ 390 ¥ 16235 Mex$ 1754 NZ$ 173 NOK 1133 zł 415 S$ 141 kr 1133 $ 104 Angers Standard Superior Deluxe Twin/double $ 105 £ 55 $ 95 € 63 kr 9658 ₪ 258 ¥ 10767 Mex$ 1163 NZ$ 115 NOK 752 zł 275 S$ 94 kr 751 $ 69 $ 123 £ 65 $ 111 € 74 kr 11345 ₪ 303 ¥ 12647 Mex$ 1367 NZ$ 135 NOK 883 zł 324 S$ 110 kr 883 $ 81 $ 184 £ 97 $ 167 € 111 kr 17017 ₪ 455 ¥ 18970 Mex$ 2050 NZ$ 202 NOK 1324 zł 485 S$ 165 kr 1324 $ 122 Single supplement $ 70 £ 37 $ 63 € 42 kr 6439 ₪ 172 ¥ 7178 Mex$ 776 NZ$ 77 NOK 501 zł 184 S$ 62 kr 501 $ 46 $ 88 £ 47 $ 80 € 53 kr 8125 ₪ 217 ¥ 9058 Mex$ 979 NZ$ 97 NOK 632 zł 232 S$ 79 kr 632 $ 58 $ 158 £ 83 $ 143 € 95 kr 14564 ₪ 390 ¥ 16235 Mex$ 1754 NZ$ 173 NOK 1133 zł 415 S$ 141 kr 1133 $ 104 Excursions
Canoe trip on the Vienne & Loire $ 53 £ 28 $ 48 € 32 kr 4906 ₪ 131 ¥ 5469 Mex$ 591 NZ$ 58 NOK 382 zł 140 S$ 48 kr 382 $ 35 Visit package* $ 88 £ 47 $ 80 € 53 kr 8125 ₪ 217 ¥ 9058 Mex$ 979 NZ$ 97 NOK 632 zł 232 S$ 79 kr 632 $ 58 *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 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.
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