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Tour Details
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Loire Classic 4 Night Cycling Tour
4 Nights / 5 Days
Dates
This tour can depart any day, subject to hotel availability. April through October 2008.
Price
675 euros per person, double occupancy. Solo supplement: 275 euros. Triples at 585 euros/person. Single supplement when 2 or more, please inquire. (convert)
Bike Rentals: 90 euros (click to view) Scott Sportster P3 hybrids; see link for full details and picture. Helmets and add on materials included. Carbon frame road bikes available also see Cycling Classics for specs under Rental Bikes.
Scott Sportster P3 hyrid rentals - the best rental bike available in the region for 2009!
Level
Average riding 49 km/day.
Level: 2 moderate riding with a long day to Chambord. (2)
The trip includes: excellent 3 star hotels with private bathroom, all breakfasts and dinners (2) as shown, daily baggage transfer from hotel to hotel, detailed guide maps, cue sheets, tourist information, local emergency technical support, orientation upon arrival. We also provide travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, and more... Take the Virtual Hotel Tour!
UPGRADE: rate TBD euros/person.
Additional Night Amboise: TBD euros/double room incl. breakfast.
Details
Arrival city is Amboise, which accessible via train from Paris to St Pierre des Corps. 1hour by TGV.
This trip is 3 days of bicycling, arrival and departure days are not riding days.
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Misc Info
Triples and larger rooms are occasionally available, advance booking recommended.
Bike Equipment:
Scott Sportster P3 - see link in Price section.
Tandems
are not available for rent.
You are important to us;
so we make you thoroughly prepared and include:
Pre-trip travel documents: you will receive extensive information
as a customer prior to your departure. Upon confirmation we
will send you some general information about preparations
including passport info, training tips, and reading lists.
As a customer you can also Purchase product from Hammer Nutrition,
get 2 FREE issues to Velo News, and much more!
Upon final payment, we will send to you a complete list of
documentation by email including Hotel List, contact numbers,
itineraries, sites to see and information about sites and
culture of the region. We include road signs, packing lists,
travel tips, language phrases, holiday info, tour details,
culture and customs tips, and much, much more!
Loire Classic Cycling 4 Nights
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The valleys of the Loire, Cher and Indre rivers are a harmonious combination of non navigated rivers, rich vineyards and vast forests. Discover the landscapes, unspoiled nature, beautiful gardens and breathtaking castles of the Loire Valley on your bike. The terrain is wonderful for bicycle riding - mostly flat to rolling - and is filled with rivers, trees, and colors. On this bike tour, you will explore the area between Amboise and Blois including Chambord & Chenonceau. You will have the opportunity to visit Amboise, Blois, and Cheverny castles among others. Our selected hotels and the local restaurants will spoil you with regional gastronomic food and local wines. For many visitors, the Loire Valley conjures images from the fairy tales of childhood.
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 The biking tour of the Loire Valley was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Everything was so well organized. From the selection of accommodations to the luggage being at each hotel when we arrived. - L. Tongue |
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This tour was known as our Tour Chambord when we were selected by National Geographic Adventure as one of the Best Outfitter on Earth! (2007) Virtual Tour
See more of this region by clicking below for the virtual tour
Itinerary
Click on a day to see that days itinerary.
DAY 1
Day 1 Arrival in Saint Pierre des Corps-Tours TGV station, located only 1h from Paris by train. You can also take a train to Amboise directly, about 2h from Paris. Transfer on your own to Amboise and settle at your deluxe family run hotel. Orientation and bike set up at 6:00pm. Dinner on your own. (What to do in Amboise)
Hotel Le Vinci
3
Amboise
The Hotel Le Vinci is located just three minutes from the Chateau of Amboise and the historical town...
Day 2 Amboise to Wine Country and Return. From Amboise you can start your cycling with a leisure ride into the vineyards that surround Amboise to the west and south at Vouvray and in Montlouis. We give you an itinerary to explore and stop to taste this highly regarded white and red appellations. Visit the unique Pagode of Chanteloup and back to Amboise. 40km (B) Read about chateaux on this trip
LE RELAIS DES LANDES
3
Ouchamps
DESCRIPTION OF HOTEL: (Near Blois) In the center of the Loire castles,in the quiet Sologne, ...
Day 3 Chenonceau! A short and moderately flat ride will take you through the forests and alleys of the Amboise countryside passing by the Parc Mini Chateaux and then dropping down to the fabulous Chenonceau castle that must be discovered with plenty of time to visit. Chenonceau, erected by Henry II in the XVIth century over the Cher river and improved by Catherine de Medici. The castle hides several pieces of historical interest, furniture and tapestries. Ride on after to a comfortable country inn with dinner included. 42 km (B,D)
LE RELAIS DES LANDES
3
Ouchamps
DESCRIPTION OF HOTEL: (Near Blois) In the center of the Loire castles,in the quiet Sologne, ...
Day 4 Chambord and Blois. Today the ride starts out quiet and the anticipation builds as you approach the forest of Chambord that hides the most famous of the Loire chateaux until the last moment when you come into the clearing and see the site! Another castle requiring time to visit, you can also decide to take an option to see Cheverny first. Cheverny is considered very classical next to the extravagent Chambord. Afterward, pedal on to Blois. If time allows, visit this chateau and perhaps see the sound and light show! Dinner included at your 3 star hotel. Ride distance is 56km (B,D)
Le Bon Laboureur
4
Chenonceaux
Le Bon Laboureur is a charming hotel located just a stone's throw from the Chateau of Chenonceau, th...
Day 5 is departure day, you can take your time getting started in the morning to have breakfast and depart at your leisure from Blois by train for Paris or other destination.
(B)
Optional Services:
Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido
shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.
Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.
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