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Ride through the rich vineyards of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, explore splendid chateaux and enjoy a wine tasting or two. Our cycling loops from the historic market town of Amboise through flourishing vineyards, leafy forests and splendid villages.

Price:

From 529.00 GBP

Duration: 5 days
Departures: From May 12 to Oct 12
Start point: Amboise
End point: Amboise
 

Overview of Loire Cycling Weekend

A fabulous way to spend a long weekend break along the Loire and through the Loire Valley in France. This short break is the perfect opportunity to explore the majestic chateaux and enjoy and taste some delicious wine in this Unesco World Heritage Site.

An area full of history, the Loire Valley ('Chateau Country') has been the home of royalty since the 10th century. On your way you will visit and explore places such as the market town of Amboise and you will cycle through stunning vineyards, gorgeous forests and beautiful French villages.  

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1: Trip begins at Amboise
  • Day 2: Cycle to Cour Chverny, 48km from Amboise
  • Day 3: We offer different options to get to Chaumont sur Loire. We recommend taking the longer route which passes through the small village of Bracieux
  • Day 4: Cycle to Amboise
  • Day 5: Trip ends at Amboise

What price includes

 
  • 4 nights 2 and 3 star hotels
  • All breakfasts and 3 dinners included
 

Location

 

Plan your journey by train

Meeting point:
Amboise

Nearest train station to meeting point:
Amboise train station

Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point

How to get there:
Train from London to Amboise (via Paris)

 
Plan your journey by train to Amboise (via Paris)
 

Plan your journey by train

Finish point:
Amboise

Nearest train station to finish point:
Amboise train station

Transfer to finish point:
Guests make their own way to station

How to get back:
Train from Amboise to London (via Paris)

 
Plan your return train journey from Amboise (via Paris)