Loire Valley Bike Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Trip length varies by date

Activity Levels 1-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Loire Valley Bike Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Trip length varies by date

Activity Levels 1-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Apr-Oct

From $5,799 - $6,749 /person

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.

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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
France Loire Valley Bike Tour map

France

Start/End St-Pierre-des-Corps

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Guests at dinner table, cheersing wine glasses.

Days 1-2

Description

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.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Château de Rochecotte
St-Patrice
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)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Shot of the Château de Chenonceau during dusk.

Days 3-4

Description

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.

Accommodations

Nights 3-4

Les Hauts de Loire
Onzain
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)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Guest cycling over concrete bridge, river, riverside town behind her.

Days 5-6

Description

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.

Accommodations

Night 5

Relais de Chambord
Chambord
*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)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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From $5,799 /person

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Hotels

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.

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Nights 1-2

Château de Rochecotte
St-Patrice

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

Les Hauts de Loire
Onzain

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

Relais de Chambord
Chambord

*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)

From $5,799 /person

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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.

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

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
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

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+

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
  • $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.

From $5,799 /person

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Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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