Tour Details
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Loire Classic 4 Night Cycling Tour
4 Nights / 5 Days
Dates
This tour can depart any day, subject to hotel availability. April through October 2010.
Price
2 & 3 star hotel version shown: 659 euros per person, double occupancy. Solo supplement: 410 euros. Triples at 610 euros/person. Single supplement when 2 or more: 175 euros.
2 star only hotel version: 580 euros/person based on double occupancy. (490 euros/per - triple)
4 star hotel upgrade: 875 euros/person; please inquire for details.
Additional Night Amboise: 85 euros double with breakfast. .
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Bike Rentals: 95 euros (click to view) Scott Sportster P3 hybrids; see link for full details and picture. Helmets and add on materials included.
Scott Sportster P3 hyrid rentals - the best rental bike available in the region!
Level
Average riding 45 km/day.
Level: 2 moderate riding over flat to rolling terrain. (2)
The trip includes: excellent 2 & 3 star hotels with private bathroom, all breakfasts and 1 dinner as shown, daily baggage transfer from hotel to hotel, detailed guide maps, GPS, cue sheets, tourist information, local emergency technical support, orientation upon arrival. We also provide travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, and more... Take the Virtual Hotel Tour!
Details
Arrival city is Amboise, which accessible via train from Paris to St Pierre des Corps. 1hour by TGV. Departure from Blois with direct trains to Paris. (1hr 45)
This trip is 3 days of bicycling, arrival and departure days are not riding days.
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Misc Info
Triples and larger rooms are occasionally available, advance booking recommended.
Bike Equipment:
Scott Sportster P3 - see link in Price section.
Tandems
are not available for rent.
See our Bike Prep Video:
You are important to us;
so we make you thoroughly prepared and include:
Pre-trip travel documents: you will receive extensive information
as a customer prior to your departure. Upon confirmation we
will send you some general information about preparations
including passport info, training tips, and reading lists.
As a customer you can also Purchase product from Hammer Nutrition,
get 2 FREE issues to Velo News, and much more!
Upon final payment, we will send to you a complete list of
documentation by email including Hotel List, contact numbers,
itineraries, sites to see and information about sites and
culture of the region. We include road signs, packing lists,
travel tips, language phrases, holiday info, tour details,
culture and customs tips, and much, much more!
Loire Classic Cycling 4 Nights
Itinerary | Virtual Tour | Tour Map|
The valleys of the Loire, Cher and Indre rivers are a harmonious combination of non navigated rivers, rich vineyards and vast forests. Discover the landscapes, unspoiled nature, beautiful gardens and breathtaking castles of the Loire Valley on your bike. The terrain is wonderful for bicycle riding - mostly flat to rolling - and is filled with rivers, trees, and colors. On this bike tour, you will explore the area between Amboise and Blois including Chambord & Chenonceau. (see our videos) You will have the opportunity to visit Amboise, Blois, and Cheverny castles among others. Our selected hotels and the local restaurants will spoil you with regional gastronomic food and local wines. For many visitors, the Loire Valley conjures images from the fairy tales of childhood. Read more
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 The biking tour of the Loire Valley was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Everything was so well organized. From the selection of accommodations to the luggage being at each hotel when we arrived. - L. Tongue 
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This tour was known as our Tour Chambord when we were selected by National Geographic Adventure as one of the Best Outfitter on Earth! (2007) Itinerary
Click on a day to see that days itinerary.
DAY 1
Day 1 Arrival in Saint Pierre des Corps-Tours TGV station, located only 1h from Paris by train. You can also take a train to Amboise directly, about 2h from Paris. Transfer on your own to Amboise and settle at your charming family run hotel 5 minutes from the center of town. Orientation and bike set up tonight. Dinner included tonight. About Amboise About nearby Vouvray wines: Vouvray is the largest white wine appellation of the Anjou-Saumur-Touraine region and it produces splendid wines from the dry and austere to the richest dessert wines, as well as excellent sparkling wines.(D) (What to do in Amboise)
Hotel La Breche
2
Amboise
At a distance of 500 yards from the town center in the shadow in the raised garden, this residence d...
Day 2 Amboise to Chenonceaux and return.A short and moderately flat ride will take you through the forests and alleys of the Amboise countryside passing by the Parc Mini Chateaux (great for kids) and then dropping down to the fabulous Chenonceau castle that must be discovered with plenty of time to visit. Chenonceau, erected by Henry II in the XVIth century over the Cher river and improved by Catherine de Medici. The castle hides several pieces of historical interest, furniture and tapestries. Ride back to Amboise for a moderate trip of about 40km. (B)
Hotel La Breche
2
Amboise
At a distance of 500 yards from the town center in the shadow in the raised garden, this residence d...
Day 3 Ride to Blois. Depart from Amboise and ride through many small villages, stopping at privately owned chateaux on the way. For lunch, why not stop at the famous Gardens festival and Chateau of Chaumont for a picnic followed by a visit! Then you will either go on a short and quiet ride to Blois or choose the longer option riding through sunflower fields and deep countryside of the area to visit more chateaux such as Fougères and Beauregard. 44/68 km options. (B) Read about chateaux on this trip (B)
Mercure Blois Centre
3
Blois
The hotel Mercure Blois Centre, completely renovated, is located in the heart of the chateaux of the...
Day 4 Chambord and Blois. Today, you will again have 2 ride options. The short option takes you to the famous Chambord, where you can enjoy the magnificent architecture and unique features. Then you can enjoy a chocolate tasting in a chocolate factory in a nearby charming village before heading back to Blois with a stop at the Chateau de Villesavin. On the longer option, after Chambord, you will continue south to the Chateaux of Cheverny, Troussay and Beauregard. Those are easy rides on flat terrain, just enjoy the scenery imagining how and why the kings chose this area as their vacation place! Ride distance is 49km Chambord roundtrip, with Cheverny count 63 km. (B)
Mercure Blois Centre
3
Blois
The hotel Mercure Blois Centre, completely renovated, is located in the heart of the chateaux of the...
Day 5 is departure day, you can take your time getting started in the morning to have breakfast and depart at your leisure from Blois by train for Paris or other destination.
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Virtual Tour
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Tour Map
Optional Services:
Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido
shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.
Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.
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