Cycling the Chateaux of the Loire - Upgraded Short

This tour combines pleasant cycling with culture and places of interest. Discover pretty wine villages and charming towns in the Loire Valley.

Cycling the Chateaux of the Loire - Upgraded Short

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Trip Fee

$ 2.465

Single Room Difference

$ 747

Date

07 - 12 October 2026

Trip Information

This short break, gentle and unhurried cycling holiday follows a triangular route through the heart of the great Loire Valley. Highlights include the majestic chateaux of Amboise and Chambord, and the rich Renaissance splendour of Chenonceau. You'll pass vineyards, sunflowers fields and pretty, sleepy villages, before pedalling gently along shady riverbanks and out through open countryside abundant with wildlife. On each cycling day, you'll have the opportunity to taste dozens of different wines - stopping at big wineries or village vineyards as the mood takes you - in a wine region more varied and diverse than any other in the world. Enjoy the sweet and peaceful 'Art de Vivre' in boutique hotels and relax with a glass of local wine by the pool.

Activity Areas

E-Bike
New Cycling Holidays
Self-Guided Cycling

Region & Country & City

Europe: France, Loire

Included in the Price


- All continental breakfasts
- Route directions and maps
- Transfers for Flight inclusive
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- High Quality Bikes

Not Included In The Price


- Travel insurance
- Visas and vaccinations
- Single accommodation (available on request, compulsory supplement)
- Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
- Transfers for Land only (available on request at additional cost)

Accommodation Information


- 5 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 4 star hotels
- Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
- E-bike hire available on request (supplement applies)
- Route directions and maps

Map

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Blois

Explore the cobbled streets, arcaded squares and impressive chateau of this pretty riverside town before dinner.You stay at Hotel Mercure

Day 2 Blois to Amboise

Cycle through nice tiny villages to Chaumont-sur-Loire and its spectacular chateau, which hosts the International Garden Festival (May-Oct). Then continue on the 'Loire a Velo' cycling tracks before arriving at the charming town of Amboise where the greatest Kings of France lived.Visit the flamboyant Royal Palace and the elegant Clos Luce, a C15 manor house where Leonardo da Vinci lived and worked for the last few years of his life. His workshops house 40 giant models of some of his most spectacular creations, the first plane, helicopter and tank, and the beautifully landscaped gardens bring life to his botanical drawings and geographical designs.You stay at Hotel Charme Rabelaisien

Day 3 Amboise to Chenonceaux

Gentle pedalling through the vineyards of Montlouis sur Loire will bring you to the superb Chateau de Chenonceau with its famous arches majestically spanning the river. Described by Flaubert as floating 'on air and water', it's arguably the most beautiful of all the Loire landmarks. This chateau was the scene of a famous rivalry in French history: that of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici.Enjoy a walk in the heart of the Diane de Poitiers's garden, then the Catherine de Medici's one. Take a breath, under the shadow of one of the huge park trees, at the rhythm of the river murmur which will tell you stories about these 2 rival women.You stay at the Hotel Bon Laboureur

Day 4 Chenonceaux to Cheverny

Ride along the peaceful riverbanks of the Cher to the medieval town of Montrichard. Leaving the Cher Valley and enter the vineyards of Touraine via the Chateau de Fougeres-sur-Bievre a small fortified castle which perfectly illustrates the local building arts of the 15th century.Then, discover the famous sumptuously furnished Chateau of Cheverny. Inhabited by the same family for over 6 centuries, the Chateau, its gardens, its labyrinth and its Tintin exhibition will give you an unforgettable experience.You stay at Relais des 3 chateaux

Day 5 Cheverny to Blois

Cycle to the prestigious and largest Chateau de Chambord, a real masterpiece of French Renaissance period with its 440 rooms. Dreamed up by Francois I to cement his power in stone, the Chateau de Chambord is an unparalleled architectural exploit. Among the numerous innovations in Chambord, the double helix staircase is without a doubt one of the most remarkable. This staircase, which allows for two people to walk without crossing paths, has always fascinated visitors. Then, ride along the Loire riverbank before arriving in Blois. You stay at the Hotel Mercure Possibility to upgrade your last night in Blois in a 5* hotel with a gastronomic dining experience  

Day 6 Leave Blois

Depart Blois after breakfast.

Travel Dates

07 - 12 October 2026 $ 2.465

08 - 13 October 2026 $ 2.465

09 - 14 October 2026 $ 2.465

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