from/to Tours France 2026 - Castles of the Loire Valley
The cycle tour along the Loire takes you deep into the heart of France. The rural charm of the Loire Valley contrasts with the cultural wealth of the cities. First and foremost, however, the region is known for its famous castles on the Loire. Kings, feudal lords and ladies-in-waiting succumbed to the charm of the landscape and had castles, manor houses and dreamy residences built here. Villandry, Langeais, Ussé, Chinon, Saumur, Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, Chaumont, Blois, Chambord - to name but a few. These and many more sights await you on a cycling holiday in France.

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- 7 nights in comfortable hotels of national 4- or 3-star category along the Loire cycle path
- daily extended breakfast
- luggage transfer from hotel to hotel as far as Tours
- personal welcome meeting
- information material (cycle map with English tour description) per room
- GPS-Tracks on requested available
- service-hotline also at the weekend
Additional costs:
All prices in our offer include VAT. Not included in our prices is the city tax (approx. Euro 1,00 to 2,50 per person/night) and is to be paid at the respective hotel.
Day 1 - Individual arrival in Tours
Your cycling tour in France begins in the lively city of Tours, the gateway to the Loire Valley. After arriving and picking up your rental bikes, there will be time for a stroll through the old town. The imposing cathedral and the cosy squares, which invite you to enjoy the French way of life, are particularly worth seeing.
Example of hotel: Grand Hotel in ToursDay 2 - From Tours to Chinon, approx. 60 km
Cycle along the Cher to the Château de Villandry, famous for its magnificent terraced gardens, arbours and fountains, a paradise for garden lovers. Continue to Langeais Castle with its medieval keep and fantastic views. The highlight is the fairytale Château d'Ussé, which is said to have inspired Sleeping Beauty. In the evening, you will reach Chinon, a town full of charm and wine culture.
Example of hotel: Hotel de France in ChinonDay 3 - Round trip Fontevraud l´Abbaye, approx. 55 km
Today, your cycling tour in France takes you through the vineyards of Anjou to Fontevraud. The extensive monastery complex is one of the largest in Europe. Afterwards, you cycle leisurely through the idyllic wine-growing regions back to Chinon, where you can end the day with a glass of regional red wine.
Example of hotel: Hotel de France in ChinonDay 4 - From Chinon to Azay-le-Rideau, approx. 35 km
Your stage takes you through a beautiful forest area to the romantic town of Azay-le-Rideau. The castle of the same name, surrounded by moats and gardens, is one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in the Loire Valley, a jewel of your cycling tour in France.
Example of hotel: Hotel Grand Monarque in Azay le RideauDay 5 - From Azay-le-Rideau to Chenonceaux, approx. 60 km
Small roads through charming villages lead you to the elegant Cheverny Castle and finally to Chenonceaux. The world-famous Chenonceau Castle, which spans the Cher River elegantly, is a masterpiece of French castle culture. A place that perfectly combines romance and history.
Example of hotel: Hotel La Roseraie in ChenonceauxDay 6 - From Chenonceaux to Blois, approx. 75 km
Your cycle tour along the Loire continues via Montrichard through idyllic countryside to Blois. The town delights visitors with its royal castle, narrow streets and charming cafés. Here you can feel the splendour of centuries past.
Example of hotel: Hotel Le Monarque in BloisDay 7 - From Blois to Tours, approx. 70 km
At the end of your cycling holiday in France, you will cycle through the Loire Valley, lined with limestone cliffs. On the way, you will pass the majestic Château d'Amboise, once the residence of several kings and home to Leonardo da Vinci. Through vineyards and wine cellars, you will return to Tours, where your cycling tour in the Loire Valley comes to an enjoyable end.
Example of hotel: Grand Hotel in ToursDay 8 - Individual departure or extra nights
Individual return journey from your cycling holiday in France or additional nights.
Hotel examples: Your accommodation will mainly be in the hotels specified above however, in the event that a hotel is unavailable on the required date, an equivalent hotel will be booked.
Parking Possibilities
You can park your car in the hotel garage during your cycling holiday in the Loire Valley. Costs per week approx. € 60,00 . No pre reservation possible. Payable on site.
Note for people with limited mobility
The cycle tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. However, in specific cases it is possible to accommodate individual customer requests (e.g. barrier-free room).
Passport and visa requirements
To check in to your hotel you will need a valid passport or ID card.
For citizens of countries outside the Schengen area other regulations may apply. You are responsible for obtaining any visa you may require in good time.
Terms and Conditions of Payment:
The deposit of 10% of the tour price is due at the latest 14 days after receipt of the booking confirmation. The balance must be paid 14 days before arrival.
Cancellation Policy:
According to our General Terms and Conditions, the customer may withdraw from the contract at any time in writing. In the event of cancellation or non-commencement of travel, the following cancellation fees will become payable:
20% of the tour price up to 42 days before departure
25% of the tour price from 41th to 22nd day before departure
40% of the tour price from 21st to 15th day before departure
60% of the tour price from 14th to first day before departure
90% of the tour price day of arrival or No-Show
If the customer makes changes of the date of travel up to 42 days before departure, we will charge a processing fee of € 50,00 per booking. After this date, the cancellation policy will apply. Such changes to a booking may only be made in individual cases and if possible; the customer has no right to any changes.
Our detailed Terms and Conditions of Business can be viewed on our website at https://www.radurlaub.com/en/home.html; upon request, will also send them to you by e-mail.
In case of a booking your announced data will be only used from OÖ Touristik GmbH for the process of bookings and related transactions and will be passed on only in the context of the contractual relationship to third parties. (for example, tourist service providers, sights, passenger transport, processors). The detailled Privacy Notice you will find on www.radurlaub.com/en/privacynotice.html
Standard information
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
This ensures that you will benefit from all EU rights applicable to packages. Company OÖ Touristik GmbH will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, the company OÖ Touristik GmbH has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent.
More information on key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302 https://www.radurlaub.com/en/reisebedingungen.html.
Financial cover for customers
The tour operator OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Str. 119, 4041 Linz has completed a bankruptcy insurance with Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich AG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz. The liquidator is the Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Wien, Email: info@europaeische.at, 24-hour emergency number: +43 1 3172500.
Travelers have to contact the liquidator within 8 weeks if they are denied claims due to the insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH. Details on the business license of OÖ Touristik GmbH can be found on the website https://www.gisa.gv.at/abfrage under the GISA number 14930096.
Arrival: 13.03.2026 - 25.10.2026
every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Arrival: 13.03.2026 - 25.10.2026
Discounts
Saving tips
- child up to 01 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 02-10 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child 11-16 years -10 % (additional bed)
Rental bikes
21-speed/free-wheel
€ 165,00 per person and stay
Electric bike/Unisex bike, freewheel
€ 270,00 per person and stay
Deposit: € 250,00 (payment on arrival)