CYCLING IN THE LOIRE VALLEY FAMILY HOLIDAY
8 days from GBP595 to GBP675 land only
Tripcode: FVD
- Gentle cycling amid the beautiful French countryside
- Fairytale chateaux and vineyards of the Loire Valley
- Great food, cakes and wine
- Flexible itinerary with a variety of routes available
The Loire is the longest river in France, rising in the Massif Centrale and flowing over 1000km to the Atlantic Ocean. Along its lower reaches, the hunting grounds and lodges of kings and noblemen have grown into extraordinarily ornate chateaux. In addition to these fine buildings, the Loire Valley is famous for its wine, with flourishing vineyards set amid the leafy forests, green valleys and charming villages; ideal for gentle family cycling. The vast majority of the riding is on quiet, easy tarmac roads, with few hills. The historic market town of Amboise, nestled under its fortified chateau, makes a perfect starting point from where we wend our way between the Loire and Cher rivers, visiting some of the prettiest and most famous chateaux along the way.
| Day 1 | Start Amboise. |
| Day 2 | Ride to the riverside town of Montrichard via the spectacular chateau of Chenonceaux on the River Cher. |
| Day 3 | Cycle through quiet villages of the Sologne to Bracieux, with optional stops at the Chateau of Fourgeres, and the grander Cheverny. |
| Day 4 | Rest day in Bracieux or circular ride through the forests to the Chateau de Chambord, an extraordinary collection of turrets and spires. |
| Day 5 | Riverbank ride following the lazy Loire to Chaumont-sur-Loire. |
| Day 6 | Rest day to explore the chateau at Chaumont or circular ride to the mediaeval city of Blois. |
| Day 7 | Cycle through rolling countryside to Amboise; time to visit the last home of Leonardo da Vinci, and the castle of Amboise. |
| Day 8 | End Amboise. |
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