Loire Valley Bike Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere & Deluxe Hotels
2025: Jul-Oct2026: Apr-Oct
Grand Châteaux & Regal Rivers
Bike along the peaceful Loire River. Cycle through a lush forest. Emerge as if you're in a fairy tale. Standing proudly before you is a château of Renaissance majesty, its gardens sculpted to perfection. You're in an architect's wonderland. Artists and writers escape to the Loire—even da Vinci spent his last years here. If you dream of living like royalty, there's no place more ideal.
Highlights
- Bike quiet routes next to the Loire’s rivers and through its fertile valley, green woodlands and charming villages
- Unwind at elegant castle-hotels in a World Heritage region beloved for its elegance and natural beauty
- Savor local cuisine and critically acclaimed wines, including the full-bodied reds of Saumur and the elegant whites of Vouvray
- Explore the Loire’s impressive châteaux, with grand interiors and storybook exteriors that transport you to another time
Start/End St-Pierre-des-Corps
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Pedal from fields of golden wheat into the Forêt de Villandry • Experience joie de vivre as you bike amid serene woodland and celebrated Cabernet Franc vineyards • Discover Candes-St-Martin and Montsoreau, members of the Plus Beaux (Most Beautiful) Villages of France • Pass fascinating troglodyte caves that have housed people (and wine!) for centuries • Admire incomparable Château d’Ussé as you ride past it • Dine on classic French specialties with views of the valley bathed in evening light.
Nights 1-2
Formerly the private residence of a prince and duchess, this grand 18th-century estate sits adjacent to a 50-acre forest with a beautiful lake. (pool)
Days 3-4
Explore the Vouvray vineyards of the Loire's north bank and the rich landscape of French nobility on the south • Walk in the footsteps of famous kings and Leonardo da Vinci as you stroll through Amboise • A fresh treat from a local patisserie is perhaps the perfect accompaniment to a post-ride rest along the river • Soak up the glamour on a private tour of Château de Chenonceau, which spans the River Cher and brims with rare tapestries and extraordinary paintings.
Nights 3-4
Built as a grand hunting lodge in the 19th century, this magnificent ivy-covered château enjoys a secluded setting amid tranquil parkland. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Days 5-6
Bike through a World Heritage landscape on portions of La Loire à Vélo, a 500-mile-long network of cycling routes • Bike to the decadent 16th-century Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley and the week's grand finale • Enjoy the luxurious amenities at our spectacular hotel • Before saying au revoir to the Loire Valley, head out on one last spin around the castle-dotted landscape, enjoying the quiet morning as the countryside slowly comes to life.
Night 5
Newly renovated, this farmhouse-turned-hotel sits adjacent to the decadent World Heritage Site of Chambord Castle. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (spa)
What's Included
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World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
Formerly the private residence of a prince and duchess, this grand 18th-century estate sits adjacent to a 50-acre forest with a beautiful lake. (pool)
Nights 3-4
Premiere Hotel
Built as a grand hunting lodge in the 19th century, this magnificent ivy-covered château enjoys a secluded setting amid tranquil parkland. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Night 5
*Deluxe Hotel
Newly renovated, this farmhouse-turned-hotel sits adjacent to the decadent World Heritage Site of Chambord Castle. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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