Between the Loire & Cher Rivers

A circular ride from the Royal town of Amboise on the Loire Valley to the Royal Chateau of Chenonceau on the Cher river and the Royal Forest of Chambord. In word, all the highlights of the French renaissance in the Province. 7 nights - from 610 €

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival at Amboise H-B
You are staying in the centre of the town on the bank of the Loire river. There’s time to visit the Royal Chateau and the Clos Lucé; Leonard de Vinci’s last residence.

Day 2 Amboise to Montrichard H-B 23 km
You’ll leave the Loire valley for the Cher river and the Château des Dames; Chenonceau. After the visit, you’ll cycle along the river until you get to the magnificent town of Montrichard

Day 3 Montrichard to Bracieux H-B 43 or 63km
After following in the steps of the troglodytes along the Cher river, you’ll ride northwards on the plateau to Fougères-sur-Bièvre, Cour-Cheverny and the quiet town of Bracieux.

Day 4 Bracieux to Bracieux B&B 23 or 45kms
We suggest 2 rides through the forest of Chambord and its château; the masterpiece of François I.

Day 5 Bracieux to Chaumont-sur-Loire H-B 32 km
Today you ride through peaceful country side along the little Beuvron river and its quiet villages to the Loire River.

Day 6 Chaumont to Chaumont B&B 32 or 48 km
Your objective is the city of Blois; the large Royal town on the Loire river. There is so much to be seen and to visit here.

Day 7 Chaumont to Amboise B&B 24 km
It is a short ride along the Masse River and through the villages of Vallières and Souvigny to Amboise.

Day 8 The trip finishes in Amboise after breakfast

Trains Paris – Tours – Amboise (2 hours)
Starting day & season Any day of the week from April to October
Included Not included
  • 7 nights with breakfast
  • 4 Dinners
  • Map and complete road-book
  • Luggage transfer
  • Tourist documentation
  • 7/7 days assistance
  • Local tax
  • 3 dinners
  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fee
  • Travel insurance
  • Hybrid bike (85€)
  • Single traveller (80€)