Cycle the Châteaux of the Loire

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Cycle the Châteaux of the Loire

  • Easy going cycling through the UNESCO Loire Valley
  • Visit the châteaux of Chenoceau and Chambord
  • Explore the royal towns of Amboise and Blois
  • Afternoon café au lâit and tarte tatin
  • Relax in the gardens of Château Villandry
Discover the châteaux and palaces of the Loire Valley on this easy going cycling trip. Once a region of royal pomp and grandeur, the Loire Valley boasts an extraordinary spectacle of ornate châteaux, gardens and royal homes of nobility dating back to the 14th century. Visit the elaborate châteaux of Chambord, Chenoceau and Villandry as you cycle through the laid back Loire Valley each day. Spend relaxed evenings in the elegant towns of Blois, Amboise and Azay le Rideau, dining al-fresco on regional delights of local game dishes rounded off each evening with a riverside stroll back to your charming, traditional accommodation.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Blois Day 2 Loop Ride to Château Chambord 19 miles / 30 km Day 3 Cycle to Amboise 22 miles / 35 km Day 4 Loop Ride to Château Chenoceau 25 miles / 40 km Day 5 Cycle to Azay le Rideau 40.5 miles / 65 km Day 6 Loop Ride to Villandry 22 miles / 35 km Day 7 Onward Travel
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 9kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 9kg is equivalent to 5.5 avocados. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information about how we've carbon counted our trips.

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