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Relax in one location, eat like a king and cycle at your own pace to see famous sights and discover hidden gems of the Loire Valley. This is the essence of our Discovery tour – a unique centre based and fully catered cycling holiday.

Price:

£765 based on two people sharing

Duration: 7
Departures: Sunday starts through May, June, July and September
Start point: Saumur
End point: Saumur
 

Overview of Loire Valley Discovery Tour

Discover the Loire Valley between Saumur and Tours. Visit famous chateaux and abbeys, towns renowned for their wines, troglodyte dwellings, vineyards and uncover hidden treasures that you will never forget.

The only fully catered and centre based cycle holiday in the Loire Valley, we have created a unique and flexible cycle tour, enjoying our enviable location to the full. The cycle routes cover easy cycling terrain using quiet back roads and dedicated cycle ways. Our local knowledge ensures you see the best sights of the Loire Valley using the best roads!

The daily cycling routes can be shortened and extended if desired and being a self-guided tour, you are under no time pressure - just go at your own pace and enjoy! Each route has comprehensive instructions and accompanying maps so navigation is easy and fun.

Meanwhile spend your week in a tranquil rural location, complete with pool, hot tub and terrific facilities. Enjoy our fully catered experience with four course evening meals together with complimentary drink and wine.

Join us for a memorable and unique experience in the Loire Valley!

What price includes

 
  • Route notes, maps and full support while cycling
  • 6 Continental breakfasts
  • 6 Four course evening meals with wine and aperetifs
  • En-suite accommodation with pool, hot-tub and free WiFi
  • Transfers to/from Saumur station
  • Cycling helmets, bags and bottles - Bike hire available
 

Location

 

Plan your journey by train

Meeting point:
Saumur train station

Nearest train station to meeting point:
Saumur

Transfer to meeting point:
Operator collects guests from station

How to get there:
Train from London to Tours St Pierres des Corps (via Paris or Lille International) then take 25 minute local train service to Saumur

 
Plan your journey by train to Saumur (via Tours)
 

Plan your journey by train

Finish point:
Saumur train station

Nearest train station to finish point:
Saumur

Transfer to finish point:
Operator drops guests off at station

How to get back:
Local 25 minute train service from Saumur to Tours St Pierres des Corps, then train from Tours to London (via Paris or Lille)

 
Plan your return train journey from Saumur (via Tours)