Destination:
France,
Duration:
7 days
Style:
Cycling,
Small group,
Travel Period:
July 2026 - October 2028
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Overview
The Loire Valley is renowned for its picturesque countryside, charming villages and impressive food and wine. Combine this with cycling and a kayak on the river, and you’ve got a perfect way to discover the region. Cycle alongside the serene Loire River, visit a selection of classic chateaux, marvel at the manicured gardens and far-reaching vineyards, indulge in local delicacies and enjoy a glass of wine on a Loire River small boat cruise. This small-group adventure through the Loire Valley on a seven-day active cycling journey through the countryside is sure to delight the senses and fulfil all your French fantasies.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. It is very important that you provide your height at time of booking so we can ensure that you have the appropriate sized bicycle when your trip starts. If you do not provide your height ahead of arrival we cannot guarantee a suitably sized bike for you.
2. A Single Supplement is available on this trip, please ask your booking agent for more information.
3. An e-bike option (at additional cost) may be available on this trip. We have limited numbers of these bikes available and they are an 'on request' basis only. A request does not guarantee an e-bike, only a confirmed booking. Please ask your agent for more details at the time of booking.
4. Bike helmets are compulsory on this trip. We cannot rent bike helmets so please bring your own bike helmet from home, or purchase one at one of local bike shops in Blois (which are open both Saturday and Sunday).
5. On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back marker where needed). Where the vehicle cannot travel directly with the cyclists (e.g. a cyclists-only path) your leader will assign a person from the group to act as a back marker.
6. For departures 18 April 2026, 9 May 2026, 30 May 2026, & 17 October 2026, kayaking on the Cher River will not be available. Instead, entrance tickets to the Château de Chenonceau with audio guides will be included.
7. Support Vehicle limitations on this trip. Due to French licencing restrictions the support vehicle on this trip can only be used to transport bikes and carry luggage, and not to carry travellers who are feeling tired or do not wish to ride. The only exception to this is in a medical emergency where it can be used to transport injured people to medical care. Should you be unable to complete the ride due to fatigue or other factors your cycling leader will assist you in arranging private or public transportation at your cost.
2. A Single Supplement is available on this trip, please ask your booking agent for more information.
3. An e-bike option (at additional cost) may be available on this trip. We have limited numbers of these bikes available and they are an 'on request' basis only. A request does not guarantee an e-bike, only a confirmed booking. Please ask your agent for more details at the time of booking.
4. Bike helmets are compulsory on this trip. We cannot rent bike helmets so please bring your own bike helmet from home, or purchase one at one of local bike shops in Blois (which are open both Saturday and Sunday).
5. On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back marker where needed). Where the vehicle cannot travel directly with the cyclists (e.g. a cyclists-only path) your leader will assign a person from the group to act as a back marker.
6. For departures 18 April 2026, 9 May 2026, 30 May 2026, & 17 October 2026, kayaking on the Cher River will not be available. Instead, entrance tickets to the Château de Chenonceau with audio guides will be included.
7. Support Vehicle limitations on this trip. Due to French licencing restrictions the support vehicle on this trip can only be used to transport bikes and carry luggage, and not to carry travellers who are feeling tired or do not wish to ride. The only exception to this is in a medical emergency where it can be used to transport injured people to medical care. Should you be unable to complete the ride due to fatigue or other factors your cycling leader will assist you in arranging private or public transportation at your cost.
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What's Included
- Meals: Meals: 6 breakfasts.
- Transport: Bicycle (e-bike option available, subject to availability), Support vehicle (bicycle & luggage on;ly), Boat, Kayak.
- Accommodation: .
- Chateau de Chambord.
- Chocolaterie visit and tasting.
- Kayaking on the Cher River (Jun to Sept only).
- Wine tasting in Amboise.
- Chateaux Villandry & Gardens.
- Loire River Small Boat Cruise.
- Cheese Tasting - Angers.
Start:Blois, France
Finish:Angers, France
Finish:Angers, France
Type:Group tour (max 15)
Tripcode:
AMXL
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Blois
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Day 2: Blois
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Day 3: Amboise
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Day 4: Villandry
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Day 5: Saumur
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Day 6: Angers
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Day 7: Angers
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Travel Partner
Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.
Price from
$2,912*
per person*
Tripcode: AMXL
Start:Blois, France
Finish:Angers, France
Finish:Angers, France
Type:Group tour (max 15)
Tripcode:
74099
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