Small Group
Loire Valley Biking
The land of the kings
6 Days, 5 Nights
Maximum Group Size
16
Activity Level:
B&R Activity Levels
Priced per person from
$6,595 USD
Single Supplement: $1,450 USD
Available Months
May
Jun
Sep
Oct
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Carbon Neutral Trip
Two castles, countless vineyards, and a dash of Joan of Arc (BYO armour). Pedal the Loire’s dreamy countryside from the art-forward forest sanctuary of Loire Valley Lodges to historic Château du Rivau (dibs on Joan’s room, anyone?). Sip top-tier wines, marvel at over-the-top architecture, and relish landscapes so romantic even cynics swoon.
Preview the itinerary
No two trips are ever the same, but this will give you a taste of what your journey will be like.
Rendezvous
Airport City: Paris
Trip Start: Hotel Les Tresorieres
Time: 8:30am
Farewell
Airport City: Paris
Trip End: St. Pierre des Corps TGV Train Station
Time: 10:00am
* Itineraries are subject to change. Please confirm exact Rendezvous and Farewell locations upon booking.
Day 1
Bonjour! Meet your B&R Guides and pedal off from Savonnières along the Cher River, pausing at Château de Villandry's storied gardens. Ride past Bréhémont's fishing boats to a hidden botanical Eden, where friend Coco welcomes you with cocktails and lunch. After crossing the Vienne, arrive at your fairytale château for dinner beneath the pergola, among grapevines and roses.
Activity:
Daily ride: 45 km (28 mi) | Elevation 404 m (1,325 ft)
Day 2
Ride through Chinon's vineyards along the Vienne, stopping for impromptu tastings before lunch in the medieval town where Joan of Arc once met her king. Explore the fortress, then choose an easy or hilly route home. Tonight, dine in the park of a beautifully reimagined 17th-century château.
Activity:
Daily ride: 43 km (27 mi) | Elevation 230 m (755 ft)
Long option: 95 km (59 mi) | Elevation 818 m (2,684 ft)
Day 3
Roll through Touraine's patchwork farmland to Crissay-sur-Manse, one of France's most beautiful villages, then on to Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine for goat cheese and a bistro lunch. An easy afternoon ride through orchards and oak woodlands leads to a private-park hotel, where wine expert Charles introduces Loire varietals over drinks and a wood-fired dinner.
Activity:
Daily ride: 64 km (40 mi) | Elevation 434 m (1,424 ft)
Day 4
Follow the Cher River's bike paths to Château de Chenonceau, the storied "Château des Six Femmes," for a private guided visit. Continue to medieval Montrichard for a relaxed lunch and tasting with the winemaker, then ride or transfer onward. Unwind at the spa or stroll riverside Amboise before dinner on your own.
Activity:
Daily ride: 66 km (41 mi) | Elevation 319 m (1,047 ft)
Long option: 83 km (52 mi) | Elevation 421 m (1,381 ft)
Day 5
Ride through the Brenne Valley and Vouvray's storied vineyards, pausing for lunch on honest Touraine cuisine paired with local wines. Pass elegant Château de Valmer and the limestone-cliffed Vallée du Vau before finishing in Amboise. Toast the week's adventures, then savour a farewell dinner by a Michelin-starred Chef overlooking the Loire.
Activity:
Daily ride: 45 km (28 mi) | Elevation 228 m (748 ft)
Long option: 64 km (40 mi) | Elevation 317 m (1,040 ft)
Day 6
Au revoir! We'll drive you to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station after breakfast, perfectly timed for onward connections to Paris or Charles de Gaulle. Bon voyage!
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Featured stays
Château du Rivau
Location: Lémeré, France
Loire Valley Lodges
Location: Loire Valley, France
Relais d'Amboise
Location: Amboise, France
What's included
Accommodation & dining
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners as indicated on the itinerary.
All accommodation as indicated on the itinerary.
Thoughtfully selected local wines, beers, cocktails or non-alcoholic beverages with all meals.
Active essentials
Choice of bike as appropriate for terrain, equipped with handlebar bag and helmet.
A biodegradable B&R water bottle.
Use of a smartphone with downloaded GPS routes provided via RideWithGPS.
Guided services & gratuities
Services of B&R guide(s).
All special events, private tours, guest experts and entrance fees.
All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel services.
Transportation & logistics
Transportation from pick up to drop off.
Baggage transportation.
Access to the B&R support van every step of the way.
What's Not Included: International flights, travel protection, gratuity for your B&R guides.
This trip is carbon neutral. Learn more about our Sustainability commitment.
Equipment
Carbon Performance Road Bike
Touring Bike
E-Bike
Carbon Performance E-Road Bike
Good to know
Hotels
Like many places in rural France, you'll only find 4-star hotels in the Loire. However, our hotels are equipped with all the amenities you can expect in any great hotel.
Rides
Most of the rides are on flat terrain but expect a few short hills whenever heading inland away from the rivers and a few short sections on mixed gravel roads. We recommend familiarity with biking in these conditions.
Why choose a Small Group trip?
An Effortless Journey
Our expert Experience Designers are perfectionists, using first-hand knowledge of routes, restaurants and hotels to create an unforgettable experience. This means all the planning is taken care of for you. All you need to do is enjoy.
Active Exploration
From emerging destinations to iconic sights, B&R trips show you the world in a new way on our expertly developed cycling, walking and hiking routes. Travelling through historic villages and romantic vineyards and up to striking viewpoints, our routes offer a variety of challenges for every activity level.
Friends for Life
Your fellow travellers are as passionate and curious about the world as you are, which means the conversations and laughs will be as free flowing as your drink of choice. Don't be surprised if your group starts planning a reunion before the trip is done.
Room for Surprises
We love a plan, but we adore a spontaneous moment even more. Whether it's an impromptu al fresco meal or a moon-lit musical performance, our advice is to expect the unexpected.
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