Tour description

Embark on a cycling journey through the Loire Valley from Blois to Angers, passing iconic sites such as Chambord, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Amboise, Chenonceau, Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon, Fontevraud, and Saumur.

An immersive cycling holiday between Blois and Angers

From Blois to Angers, you’ll discover the many faces of the Loire Valley. Quiet cycle paths and small rural roads guide you past some of the region’s most celebrated Renaissance châteaux, including Chambord, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Chenonceau, Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau, and Ussé — the château that inspired the Sleeping Beauty fairytale.

This stretch of the Loire also hides treasures such as the Abbey of Fontevraud and impressive medieval fortresses like Langeais, Chinon, and Angers, the latter home to the largest known medieval tapestry.

Along the way, you’ll experience the shifting colors of the Loire landscape and spot traditional “toues,” the flat-bottomed boats that glide between the river’s sandbanks. And no visit to this region would be complete without a taste of its renowned wines — notably those from the Chinon and Saumur vineyards.

Departures from March 1st to October 31th
Low season logistic supplement: from March 1st to April 12th and from October 9th to October 31st

Itinerary

Arrival in Blois

Show day
1 Day
Take your time to explore the charming old town and the Château de Blois, long associated with royal intrigues. Step into Catherine de Médicis’ famed “poison cabinet” and experience the atmosphere of power that still seems to linger in the château’s rooms.

Blois – Cheverny via Chambord’s castle

Distance 68 KmShow day
2 Day
Distance options: 43 km or 68 km Begin your journey by cycling through the vast forest that surrounds the Château de Chambord, with its towering old-growth trees. Take a moment to spot the salamander carvings — the emblem of François I — on the walls of this remarkable estate. After visiting the château, you can choose a quiet detour through Neuvy and its many ponds (+26 km) or continue more directly to Bracieux. Enjoy the shaded paths along the Crosson creek on your way to the Château de Cheverny, known as the inspiration for Captain Haddock’s Moulinsart in the Tintin stories. Chocolate factory Max Vauché (included) Learn about the secrets of chocolate making, the origins of cacao cultivation, and watch chocolatiers at work. A tasting is included at the end. Dogs are not allowed.

Cheverny – Amboise

Distance 63 KmShow day
3 Day
Distance options: 51 km or 63 km You have two route options today. One leads you to the Château de Beauregard, home to a remarkable gallery of 327 portraits depicting influential European figures from the 14th to the 17th century. Alternatively, ride through the vineyards toward the fortified site of Fougères-sur-Bièvre. From there, follow the Loire along a route lined with traditional “toues” boats toward Chaumont-sur-Loire, known for its fairytale château and its renowned International Garden Festival. The final stretch brings you to the beautiful medieval town of Amboise, where the Château d’Amboise stands as a symbol of the transition between Gothic and Renaissance architecture.

Amboise – Tours via Chenonceaux

Distance 62 KmShow day
4 Day
Distance: 62 km (+155 m) Start your day with an excursion to Chenonceaux. Cycle through forest paths and along the riverbanks to reach the Château de Chenonceau, a Renaissance masterpiece spanning the Cher River. After visiting the château, follow the Cher downstream all the way to Tours.

Tours – Chinon via Azay-le-Rideau

Distance 70 KmShow day
5 Day
Distance: 70 km (+187 m) Cycle along the Loire towards the Château de Villandry and its famous gardens. If you wish, you can add a detour to Langeais and its medieval château (+22 km). Continue along the riverbanks before climbing gently through forested paths to reach the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau. Return to the Loire and follow the dike to the Château d’Ussé, said to have inspired Perrault’s Sleeping Beauty. Your route leads into Chinon with a beautiful overlook of the town before descending into its maze of medieval streets along the Vienne River.

Chinon – Saumur

Distance 49 KmShow day
6 Day
Distance options: 37 km or 49 km Follow the Vienne River and enjoy views of the wild Loire. Arrive in the lovely village of Candes-Saint-Martin, built of pale freestone, and stop to admire its 12th-century collegiate church. Continue to Montsoreau, one of “The Most Beautiful Villages in France,” built around its riverside château. From here, you may choose to climb toward Fontevraud (+12 km round trip), known for its magnificent abbey and the tombs of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Richard the Lionheart. Otherwise continue straight toward Saumur. Along the way, you will pass troglodyte villages carved into the cliffs and have opportunities to taste Saumur wines in local cellars. End your day in Saumur, with time to explore its château and impressive dungeons.

Saumur – Angers

Distance 67 KmShow day
7 Day
Distance: 67 km (+268 m) Today’s stage offers a wealth of cultural and natural highlights. In Trèves, you’ll see a striking 30-meter keep — the last remnant of a 15th-century fortress. Before reaching Gennes, enjoy a forested stretch and a peaceful pond, considered one of the finest picnic spots along the Loire route. Beyond Gennes, the landscape becomes wilder, with views of islands scattered across the river. Cross the Loire and Loiret at Les Ponts-de-Cé and continue to the confluence with the Maine, which you follow upstream to Angers. Don’t miss a visit to the château, home to the extraordinary Apocalypse Tapestry.

Departure

Show day
8 Day
After breakfast, spend some time exploring the lively historic center of Angers before heading to your next destination — or extend your stay as you wish.

Services and prices

Selfuguided tour with luggage transfer pp in DBL room
Category Standard1015 €
Category Comfort1200 €
Extras
Single supplement - Cat. ST / CO350 / 490 €
Low season logistic supplement195 €
Touring bike (6 days)152 €
E-bike (6 days)245 €
Gravel bike (6 days)270 €
Child bike/ trailer/ trailer bike108 €
Child seat35 €
High peak season supp. - Cat. ST / CO205 / 190 €
Extra nights
DBL in Blois - Cat. ST / CO67 / 77 €
SGL in Blois - Cat. ST / CO107 / 132 €
DBL in Angers - Cat. ST / CO56 / 92 €
SGL in Angers - Cat. ST / CO106 / 162 €
Activities
Castle of Chambord (day 2)19 € / adult
Castle of Clos Lucé (day 3)20 € / adult
Castle of Chenonceau (day 4)19 € / adult
Castle of Villandry (day 5)14 € / adult

Tour datesAny scheduled tour can be made private. Your group, your dates. Go Private

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