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Amboise (2 nights): Enjoy the swimming pool and exquisite Michelin-starred cuisine at this elegant manor house, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
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Route Rating Level 1 to Level 4
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Tours, France
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Loire Valley Family Biking
A Petit Sojourn in the Garden of France
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The regal valley of the Loire, with its romantic countryside and meandering river, was once a favorite retreat of French aristocrats seeking to escape the royal court in Paris. Here they played out their intrigues, rivalries and love affairs - and built some of Europe's most beautiful châteaux. And now, for three perfect days, you and your family can make this place your special playground and experience a rich sampling of the Loire Valley's many charms. Your kids will have a blast biking through this storybook-come-to-life region, and you'll have just as much fun seeing it through their eyes. "Ohh and ahh" at magnificent castles, traipse through lavish Renaissance gardens, and pedal among peaceful farms and Vouvray vineyards. Add two nights in an elegant hotel and you'll be feeling like the royal family in no time.
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Days 1-3 Reignac-sur-Indre
Meet in Tours 
Shuttle to Villandry and visit the town's magnificent 16th-century castle and exquisite gardens Pedal through the château-dotted countryside, past vineyards, orchards and charming villages The youngsters visit La Vallée Troglodytique des Goupillières, an intriguing hamlet of cave dwellings inhabited until the turn of the 20th century In lively Amboise, stroll, shop and people-watch on the Rue Nationale Step back in time on a visit to the Château d'Amboise, towering flamboyantly above the river Check out Clos Lucé, the final home of Leonardo da Vinci, and marvel at models of his many creations At a chocolate factory, kids watch chocolatiers create beautiful confections - and then try a few Spin on quiet roads to the famed Château de Chenonceau Partake in a private tour of this graceful Renaissance castle, which spans the Cher River and boasts vast gardens, galleries, magnificent fireplaces and 16th-century Flemish tapestries In Vouvray, adults enjoy a private tour and degustation at a centuries-old wine cave Savor a picnic lunch featuring fresh stawberries, local cheeses and sparkling wine before shuttling back to Tours.
Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.
Lodging What's
this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.
Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic
regional flair.
Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the
areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and
proximity to our activities.
Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every
camp chore and perform culinary magic.
Guest Trip Reviews
This new three-day trip is simply ideal if you and your family are craving a quick escape from the bustle of Paris (just an hour-long train ride away). It features easy biking for kids, as well as some excellent longer options for adults, fun cultural events and activities for all, and a hotel that offers both elegance and a warm welcome to families.- Regional Manager, France
For 30 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the Loire Valley tour experts. For biking tours in Europe France, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our Europe France biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Europe France walking and hiking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Europe France multisport tours click here.
Loire Valley Family Biking
Loire Valley Family Biking
Route Rating
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
- 14, 27, 34 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
- 19, 32, 45 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
- 15, 28, 32 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking |
||
| 1 | 2-3 hours |
10-20 miles |
2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours |
21-30 miles |
5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours |
31-40 miles |
7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours |
41-55 miles |
9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours |
56-75+ miles |
11-13+ miles |