Cycling Tour Loire Valley – France

Cycling Tour Loire Valley – France

Duration:
7 Days

Difficulty:
Easy

From
$A5,449

A Cycling Tour in the Loire Valley is a holiday you will never forget.  Tour de Vines' Cycling Tour Loire Valley takes you through some of the most beautiful countryside that France has to offer, and offers ideal off road cycling following the Rivers Loire and Cher.  A stunning, relaxed 7 day cycling tour that has optional diversions for those seeking a little more of a cycling challenge, but easy enough for just about anyone to enjoy.

And if it’s French gastronomical experiences you’re after, this is the cycling tour for you.  The Cycling Tour Loire Valley is our top tour in terms of food and wine, visiting some of the finest restaurants in the region, showcasing the amazing specialties of the Touraine, which are all included in your tour.

No visit to the Loire Valley is complete without a visit to the chateaux.  You will visit all the incredible and famous chateaux the Loire Valley is renowned for.  Admire stunning Chenonceaux spanning the River Cher. Gaze over the magnificent UNESCO listed Chambord where we spend a special 2 nights at a hotel in the chateaux grounds.  Or marvel at Amboise, the home of Kings for 4 centuries.

EXCLUSIVE: Travelling via Paris? Tour de Vines is offering those who book a French cycling holiday before 31st December the preceding year an exclusive cycling day tour of Paris complete with an expert local guide. Visit the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dam and many more highlights. This offer for your French cycling holiday is exclusive to Tour de Vines.

Tour Highlights

What We Love about this Cycling Tour in Loire France

  • The beauty of the Chateau de Chenonceau spanning the river Cher
  • Idyllic riverside cycling along the Indre
  • Gourmet dining in elegant Amboise
  • Magnificent Chambord and cycling tour in its forests
  • Meeting new friends and socialising in the small group
Tour Inclusions

What's Included in Your France Cycling Tour in the Loire

  • Flexible collection from local airport or train station & onward transfers
  • Quality Trek bicycles & helmet (if required)
  • Water bottles (to take home as souvenirs)
  • Detailed riding instructions and colour route maps
  • Charming 3* (occasionally 4*) auberges, inns and hotels
  • Buffet style breakfasts with croissants, pastries, meats, cheeses and cereals
  • Gourmet dinners for all 6 nights of your holiday
  • Fine wine (or soft drink alternative) with all evening meals and coffee to follow
  • 2 experience bilingual guides with each tour
  • Delivery of your luggage to your hotel room each day
  • Entry fees to attractions and historical sites
  • An unforgettable experience!

Optional Extras

  • Quality Ebikes are available upon request on this France cycling tour and are currently priced at $A550 per bike for your tour.
  • Pre and post tour accommodation nights can be added to your booking upon request.

Bikes
Quality hybrid style bikes are included in your cycling tour in France.  These are ordinarily Trek FX style bikes complete with water bottle cages, adjustable seat heights and a front saddle bag to carry incidentals. 

Female specific saddles are available on all French cycling tours.

Dates / Prices

Loire Valley France Cycling Tour Dates

  • 14th - 20th Sept 2025
  • 7th - 13th June 2026
  • 19th - 25th July 2026

Check the calendar section below for prices, live availability and new tour dates. 

Additional Details

Award Winning
Tour de Vines has been running tours in since 2002 and has been awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 and is now a Hall of Fame inductee. You can be assured we are a quality operator and want nothing more than for you to have an amazing travel experience.

Trusted Cycling Tour Operator
This tour is delivered by a quality 3rd party tour operator in the location. Tour de Vines has tested and quality assured the tours on offer in this destination.

The operator reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organizational requirements. Sometimes the tour will be conducted in reverse order or stated hotels may be subject to change. You will find further details in your booking information package once your booking is confirmed.

Bikes
Quality hybrid style bikes are included in your cycling tour in France. These are ordinarily Trek FX style bikes complete with water bottle cages, adjustable seat heights and a front saddle bag to carry incidentals.

Female specific saddles are available on all French cycling tours.

Ebikes
Ebikes are available upon request on all France cycling tours. The actual model and make of ebike will very depending on location and request for how many.

Step through ebikes are available but please request this specifically if required.

TESTIMONIAL

The routes were wonderful, the pace was great...terrific...support...fun, informative and wonderfully organized. The places we ate and stayed were first rate, we enjoyed every minute and we can't recommend this tour enough.

Peter Cobb, Georgia

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Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1

Collection from Tours and transfer to our hotel in the centre of Azay-le-Rideau before an optional ride and the first of many wonderful gourmet dinners.

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