Loire Valley Cycling(Trip #64708)

Tour Overview

Carrying on your bikes only what is needed for each day, you ride through the lovely Loire Valley from Montrichard, through medieval Amboise, to Chinon and its famous vineyards. This route is Graded A (see below for details) and the average ride between nightstops is about 39km, so there's ample time to visit the many delightful villages, châteaux and vineyards along the way. Riding independently or with several fellow travellers, there is the opportunity for longer, more testing routes if you wish to take in more of the surrounding countryside.

Itinerary:
Day 1 Join Montrichard.
2 In Montrichard; choice of rides.
3 Ride to Amboise via Chenonceau.
4 Ride to Azay-le-Rideau via Cormery.
5 In Azay-le-Rideau; optional rides; optional visit Villandry Gardens.
6 Ride to Chinon via Château d'Ussé.
7 In Chinon; various optional routes.
8 End Chinon.

(Reference ID: EXLV)

Departure Dates

07/11/2009
07/18/2009
07/25/2009
08/15/2009
08/22/2009
08/29/2009
09/05/2009
07/17/2010
07/24/2010
08/14/2010
08/21/2010
08/28/2010
09/04/2010

Prices

Date: Base Price
07/11/2009: $1,200
07/18/2009: $1,220
07/25/2009: $1,220
08/15/2009: $1,220
08/22/2009: $1,220
08/29/2009: $1,220
09/05/2009: $1,220
07/17/2010: $1,260
07/24/2010: $1,260
08/14/2010: $1,260
08/21/2010: $1,260
08/28/2010: $1,260
09/04/2010: $1,260

Trip Information

Accomodations and comfort level:
7nights small hotel staying in standard accommodation throughout.

Are meals included?
7 breakfasts included.

Notes :
Grade A, easy - 153km/4 days (average of 39km/cycling day); plus additional optional day rides. Undulating terrain and quiet country roads link the historic châteaux and towns. We spend two nights in most hotels, giving you the choice of cycling as much or as little as you want on static days. You can ride independently or with group members. Cycling is 95% asphalt; 5% gravel tracks.