From Blois to Amboise, cycle along the Loire River in family and discover the most prestigious castles of France: Blois, Chambord, Amboise, Cheverny and the Clos Lucé.
The Loire Valley, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage, is an ideal cycling itinerary for children. Discover at your own pace the Loire Valley by riding on secured cycling paths.
Day after day, in the enchanting region of the Loire valley, explore the magic of Chambord and be seduced by the medieval city of Amboise.
Loire Valley
A cycling week in family from Blois to Amboise
From Blois to Amboise, cycle along the Loire Valley with your family. Discover short itineraries leading you to the most prestigious castles of the region... An incredible cycling week to share with your kids!
Reference
L0703
- Itinerant trip
- 7 days
- Very easy
- From April to November
- Minimum age 1 year
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Prices
695€ / pers.
- Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Bikes, luggage and documents
- a touring bike adjusted to your size or a tandem
- equipped : front rack pack with an integrated file compartment, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.
- We transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next using a private vehicle.
- Your luggage is directly delivered in your accommodation before you arrive.
- We provide a saddlebag for the things you shall need during the day.
- a detailed map (A4 format) of the itinerary that we drew at the easiest scale to follow for a bicycle rider
- a step-by-step description of the itinerary (bound A5 format) giving the direction to follow at each intersection
- a tourist leaflet containing a brief presentation and useful practical information (opening time, price, contact) about the points of interest along the way
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- Practical information
- By plane: flight to Paris or Tours and then train to Blois.
- By train: inter-regional trains from Paris-Austerlitz station (direct or 8min connection in Orléans). The duration of the trip is from 1h20 to 2h00. Or TGV (fast trains) from Paris Montparnasse and connection in Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to take a regional train to. The duration of the trip is about 2h00. To plan your trip, www.raileurope.com.
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Category A
You stay in hotels with ** and *** standards offering all the necessary comfort after a day outdoors. These family hotels with services of good quality welcome you
warmly. In family, you will enjoy the swimming pool available in one of the accommodations of the itinerary. Breakfast is included.
* Example of the type of accommodation
Bikes
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
Electric bikes are also available for adults (+1m55).
Luggage
Our services include luggage transport in order to let you enjoy your trip comfortably and without stress :
Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.
Travel documents
A cycling holiday is the best way to explore a region and discover its culture, landscapes and local traditions.
Your tour is self-guided to give you the freedom to ride at your own pace. You will be provided all the information you need to enjoy peacefully the itinerary and its interesting sites.
You will have in your travel documents :
Example of a map and a step-by-step description
GPS tracks
For this trip, we also provide the GPS tracks on demand in the .gpx format at no extra cost.
To get to departure point:
Parking
If you drive to Blois, you can park your car in a secured car park located in the city center, close to your accommodation and the train station. The daily rate is 5,5€ and decreases depending
on the duration. The location and contact details of the car park will be given in your travel documents.
To get back to starting point:
Regional trains take you back to your starting point if you wish. They are accessible without booking in advance and bicycles are free. You have to buy your ticket on spot (full rate 7€/adult).
There are several trains per day. You will find the timetable in your travel documents.
We can also organise a transfer in a private vehicule on demand.
Meeting time:
The first day is an arrival day without cycling. You arrive whenever you want depending on from where you come. Please note that rooms are usually available in the middle of the afternoon
depending on your accommodation. We thank you to advise us if you plan to arrive late.
Memory of the trip
4.78 / 5
“ Superbe semaine sportive et culturelle en famille,on a adoré!! ”
On the 2018-11-12 by Magali
Merci au Vélo Voyageur pour cette merveilleuse organisation, vélo au top, le choix des auberges/hôtels également, distances adaptées pour les jeunes enfants (6ans1/2), bon rythme....
A consommer sans modération!
“ Un voyage à vélo en famille ”
On the 2018-08-26 by Boris
Nous sommes une famille de 5 personnes (2 adultes et 3 enfants - 7, 5, et 2 ans) et nos vacances dans la région de la Loire ont été magnifiques, grace au Vélo Voyageur! Les routes choisies était si pittoresques, les chateaux si magnifiques, et l'accueil dans les hôtels si chaleureux.... Le materiel était de très bonne qualité et le service baggages était très ponctuel. Notre fille de 2 ans était dans la remorque, et nos fils de 5 et 7 ans avait chaqu'un son propre vélo. Pour l'ainé le parcours était parfait, mais pour le cadet il était un peu difficile. Il lui aurait fallu un vélo suiveur au lieu de son propre vélo, ou bien un itinéraire composée principalement de pistes cyclables protégées et non pas de routes partagées. Attention: les dénivelés sur l'itinéraire entre Mosnes et Amboise sont assez importants. Ce n'est pas complètement plat.
“ Superbe séjour ”
On the 2018-07-09 by Sabine
Nous recommandons très vivement ce séjour sur la Loire durant lequel vélo et visites culturelles sont très bien équilibrées. Allez-y sans hésitation. Le voyage correspond à 100 % au descriptif fait sur le site. Les vélos sont de très bonne qualité. Bonne literie, excellent accueil et copieux petits déjeuners dans tous les hôtels proposés.
Félicitation au vélo voyageur pour son organisation sans faille… nous repartirons sans hésitation avec cette organisation.
“ Organisation quasi-parfaite ”
On the 2015-08-25 by Daniel 88
Séjour très bien organisé, tant dans la préparation que dans le déroulement. Très bonnes prestations d'ensemble(Hôtels, réservations visites, vélos adaptés, équipés et bon état)
Bon rapport qualité prix. Parcours étudiés avec un minimum de circulation automobile permettant une activité découverte très détendue. Lecture des plans et parcours très complètes, précises et faciles.
Je pense renouveler ce type de voyage et séjour. Je recommande sans restriction.
“ Une belle expèrience en famille ”
On the 2015-08-23 by gilles
Une façon très intéressante et accessible de découvrir une belle région en alliant culture et déplacement au rythme des vélos : un vrai plaisir de ne pas utiliser la voiture pendant une semaine.
Une organisation parfaite : carnet de route très précis, vélos de qualité, bagages toujours au RDV et accueil dans les hôtels, les restaurants, les châteaux très sympa.
Nous conseillerons à notre entourage de tenter l'expèrience.
“ Sympa en famille ”
On the 2015-08-20 by Anne
un séjour très agréable, chaque jour nous découvrons un nouvel endroit à visiter, les enfants sont aux commandes pour trouver le bon itinéraire, et chaque soir nous avons apprécié la qualité des hôtels.
“ Great family fun ”
On the 2015-07-28 by Peter
A wonderful holiday, with excellent quiet routes, to a fabulous part of France. Highly recommended
“ Amazing family adventure in the Loire Valley ”
On the 2015-07-20 by Family from Victoria, BC, Canada
Our family of four (children aged 7 & 9) just finished a week of cycling in the Loire Valley from Blois to Amboise courtesy of Le Velo Voyageur. Each day we rode 35-45km on safe, relatively flat trails and bike paths. The distances were just perfect and the scenery was beautiful. We had absolutely no complaints from the kids and we were always pleasantly surprised at the end of each day to discover which beautiful hotel had been chosen for our stay. The accommodations were carefully selected - the kids often had their own room or a bunk bed, and there were always great restaurant options nearby.
Each day was broken up with an adventure for the family - a donkey ride through the forest, a visit to a chocolate factory, or a tour of a local castle (always with some kind of treasure hunt component to keep the kids engaged). We were very happy with the equipment and clear directions provided, including a list of recommended restaurants with approximate price ranges.
We were initially planning to request a trailer or tandem bike for our 7 year old daughter, but in the end she wanted to ride her own bike and she had no trouble keeping up with the family and covering the required distances. The cycling paths are very well marked and protected from traffic. In rare instances where we rode in traffic, we never felt that our young kids were in any danger - the drivers were always very courteous.
We would not hesitate to recommend this company to others looking for a unique family holiday. What a wonderful way to see the French countryside! When we compared notes with other cycling groups that we encountered, we felt that we had found the best value for our money by choosing Le Velo Voyageur. The day that we returned our bikes, we spent some time on their website dreaming about which cycling holiday we would try for our next vacation...
“ Vélo dans la Loire ”
On the 2015-06-08 by Richard et Nathalie
Grâce a la bonne organisation de vélo voyageur, nous avons découvert une belle région de la France, avec de bon vélo ,de belle auberge régionale, Des pistes cyclables agréables. Une bonne logistique pour les trajets journaliers. Les bagages toujours au bon endroit et a temps..Château magnifique et produit du terroir délicieux.
Une belle maniere de voyager et de découvrire une région avec une bonne organisation. Merci au vélo voyageur.
