Backroads

ROYAL RETREATS : Premiere Inns

Le Choiseul

Amboise (2 nights): This elegant 18th-century manor house, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, features a swimming pool and Michelin-starred restaurant.

Domaine de la Tortiniere

Montbazon (2 nights): In addition to impressive views of the surrounding countryside, this charming 19th-century château offers a lavish dining room, heated pool and the gracious hospitality of the Olivereau family.      

Chateau de Marcay

Chinon (1 night): Turrets and secret passageways attest to the medieval origins of this Relais & Châteaux-member hotel, with a sparkling pool, elegant rooms and exceptional dining.

Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1

• Level 1 1 Route Option Available
• 15 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

Day 2

• Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
• 13, 30, 39 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

Day 3

• Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
• 8, 22, 44 miles
• 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain

Day 4

• Levels 2 to 4 3 Route Options Available
• 24, 36, 47 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

Day 5

• Levels 2 to 3 3 Route Options Available
• Biking 23, 33, 40 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

Day 6

• Level 1 1 Route Option Available
• 15 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

On this Family Trip, our routes follow gentle terrain with no significant gain or loss in elevation. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.