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Cycling in France - Loire Valley

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Bicycle
Pedal through scenic landscapes on two wheels
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tours

    Tours
    Meals
    Dinner (Authentic French dinner at a cosy local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel des Chateaux de la Loire)

    Included Activities

    • Authentic French dinner at a local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tours' historic old town with half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets on foot
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  3. Day 2

    Loire Valley Cycling

    Loire Valley Cycling
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel des Chateaux de la Loire)

    Included Activities

    • Bike fitting and orientation
    • Cycle Loire a Velo route
    • Visit Chateau de Villandry with ornamental gardens
    Landmarks
    Chateau de Villandry
    Savonnieres
  4. Day 3

    Tours to Amboise

    Tours to Amboise
    Meals
    Lunch (Local delicacies including meats, cheeses and breads locally made, set in a picturesque vineyard with stunning views)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Chaptal)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle the Loire a Velo route
    • Montlouis wine tasting
    • Lunch with local meats, cheeses and breads in a vineyard

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amboise's Chateau Royal
    • Visit Clos Luce, Leonardo da Vinci's final residence
    Landmarks
    Montlouis
    Chateau Royal of Amboise
    Clos Luce
  5. Day 4

    Amboise

    Amboise
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Chaptal)

    Optional Activities

    • Cycle to Chateau de Chenonceau with coffee stop in Blere
    • Explore Chateau de Chenonceau's elegant interiors
    • Boat ride on the River Cher
    Landmarks
    Chateau de Chenonceau
    Blere
    River Cher
  6. Day 5

    Amboise to Blois

    Amboise to Blois
    Meals
    Lunch (Leisurely lunch at a local restaurant in Chaumont-sur-Loire overlooking the Loire River)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (ibis Styles Blois Centre Gare)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle along Loire and Cher river escarpment
    • Cycle Loire a Velo route to Blois
    Landmarks
    Chaumont-sur-Loire
    Blois Royal Chateau
  7. Day 6

    Blois Circular Ride to Chateau de Cheverny

    Blois Circular Ride to Chateau de Cheverny
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (ibis Styles Blois Centre Gare)

    Included Activities

    • Circular cycle route from Blois to Cellettes and Chateau de Cheverny
    • Wine tasting at Maison du Vin

    Optional Activities

    • Interior visit to Chateau de Cheverny
    Landmarks
    Chateau de Cheverny
    Cellettes
  8. Day 7

    Blois Circular Ride to Chateau de Chambord

    Blois Circular Ride to Chateau de Chambord
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (ibis Styles Blois Centre Gare)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle through royal hunting grounds
    • Cycle along Loire River banks to return to Blois

    Optional Activities

    • Interior visit to Chateau de Chambord
    Landmarks
    Chateau de Chambord
    Huisseau-sur-Cosson
    Blois Royal Chateau
  9. Day 8

    Blois

    Blois
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    4.8
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  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.9
  • Food
    4.7
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  • Curtis4.7•June 2025
    Just returned from the Loire Valley cycling trip with Explore and had a fantastic time. Our group leader, Erwin, was...
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  • Rosemary4.7•June 2025
    Cycling! Wine tasting. Visiting beautiful chateaux Good bunch of people to travel with. Erwin was an excellent guide.
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  • Darren3.8•June 2025
    The very first glimpses of the chateaus in the Loire Valley, each with their own amazing qualities. Villandry's...
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  • Bernard4.8•June 2025
    The chateaus Wine tasting with Madame Evelyne Excellent guide Fun group of participants Great dining and wine
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  • Yasmin4.5•June 2025
    It was my first cycling trip. I really enjoyed it, tough at times due to the temperature reaching 35+ degrees. The...
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  • Natalie5.0•June 2025
    Combination of great tour guide, active time in nature and time in chateauxs
    Traveled in June 2025
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  • David4.7•June 2025
    Cycle infrastructure and tour leader organisation.
    Traveled in June 2025
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  • Shirleyann4.7•November 2025
    Chateaux Good company Tour guide was knowledgeable and shared his knowledge well. E-Bike was well maintained and good...
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    Traveled in August 2025
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  • Alan4.7•September 2025
    Variety of sights - not just chateaux but also wine tasting and boat ride
    Traveled in June 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Janette5.0•June 2026
    Erwin was a great tour guide; knowledgable on all things pertinent to a cycling tour of France! He was also flwxible...
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    Traveled in June 2026
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for your lovely review! It's always rewarding to hear when our travellers return home with happy memories and a positive impression of their tour. We hope we'll have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon, maybe on a trip closer to Australia!
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    Clare

    Asked on July 13th, 2026

    What e-bikes are available for rental and the price for the bike for the tour

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    • Explore!Operator•Written July 2026

      The included bike is an 18-gear Giant Escape City 2 hybrid bike and will be the correct frame size for your height. These are unisex frames, Trek FX 3 10 speed step through frames are available, though are limited in number - please request at time of booking.

      A 20-litre pannier and water bottle holder are included as well as the facility to fit your own pedals or saddle if you wish to bring them. All you need to bring is your own helmet and water bottle.

      Electric bikes will be PEGASUS with a Bosch 500 Watt Motor. E-bikes are available to hire on this tour for an additional cost from US$345 depending on your preferred departure date. Please note these are subject to availability on a first come first served basis and the cost is subject to change.

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    Asked on June 19th, 2026

    Please send full itinerary for kms and difficulty per day

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    • Explore!Operator•Written June 2026

      On this trip we cycle 253 km/157.2 miles over 6 days average 42 km/26.2 miles per day. We have graded the route as leisurely and moderate, with 2 moderate grade rides and 3 leisurely grade rides. We've evaluated the tour's grading based on the use of a standard bike.

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    Brooke

    Asked on September 12th, 2025

    Do you offer that on this trip and how much would it be? Also do you offer Ebikes and how much would that be?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written September 2025

      The August 29th, 2026 departure is currently available with a single room if required. The cost is: US$2230 plus Single room (optional) US$540. You can request a e-bike the approx. cost is US$450.00, subject to availability at time of booking.

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    Alan

    Asked on June 21st, 2025

    Is their a tour leader and a van? And do you have ebikes available for this trip. If yes how much additional cost? And how many people are already signed up for the trip?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written June 2025

      The cost of the e-bike is CA$400 per person, subject to availability at time of booking.

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