Self-guided cycling
5 nights,
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Level: 3
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Follow the famous 'Loire a Velo' cycling path and admire in all its glory 'La Loire'. This path, made up of marked and secured tracks, is a unique route perfect for bike lovers to enjoy while exploring the scenic Loire Valley.
From Blois to Nantes you will discover the delightful chateaux and Renaissance gardens. Named 'Garden of France' this region amaze visitors with fragrant rose bushes, vegetables or aromatic plants.
You will cycle through vineyards and cross medieval-looking villages. Red, white, rose... The wines of the Loire Valley have a palette of colours which each of the variety have their own characteristics.
Experience a peaceful and wild landscapes through historical places and famous cellars for tasting.
This gentle and unhurried cycling holiday follows marked and secure tracks along the 'Loire e Velo' cycling path.
Explore the cobbled streets, arcaded squares and impressive chateau of this pretty riverside town before dinner.
On your way, will appear the chateaux of Chaumont and Amboise majestically overlooking the river. Then, the vineyards of Montlouis will surround you before arriving in the heart of Tours to discover the medieval town area with half-timbered houses.
Cycle to Villandry with its famous Gardens, matchless in Europe and composed of 3 superposed terraces. In Azay le Rideau admire one of the finest Renaissance chateau standing on an island in the middle of the Indre River.
Continue to the mediaeval town of Chinon dominated by its castle and famous for its red wine. To combine pleasure for the eyes and the palate, take a break in the vineyards or in a cellar for a tasting.
The trail will lead you to the beautiful village of Montsoreau along troglodyte sites and vineyards before reaching lovely town of Saumur. Further, on the peaceful path you will reach the peaceful city of Angers and its chateau which shelters the famous Apocalypse Tapestry.
Enjoy a relaxing ride through quaint villages and enjoy bird watching during your ride along the river banks and later explore the lively city of Nantes with a large choice of cafes and restaurants.
Train connection to La Rochelle if you want to continue to the Atlantic Coast (2 hours journey). See C05FA to book the Atlantic Coast section.
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Self-guided cycling
5 nights,
hotel-to-hotel
Level: 3
Stretching
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