• Cycle with your family in the heart of the Loire Valley castles
  • Cycle with your family in the heart of the Loire Valley castles
  • Cycle with your family in the heart of the Loire Valley castles
  • Cycle with your family in the heart of the Loire Valley castles
  • Cycle with your family in the heart of the Loire Valley castles
  • Cycle with your family in the heart of the Loire Valley castles
  • Cycle with your family in the heart of the Loire Valley castles
  • Cycle with your family in the heart of the Loire Valley castles
  • Cycle with your family in the heart of the Loire Valley castles
  • Cycle with your family in the heart of the Loire Valley castles
  • Cycle with your family in the heart of the Loire Valley castles
Loire Valley Castles

Cycle with your family in the heart of the Loire Valley castles

4,5/5 (101 reviews)
Réf : FLOIREBB3

In summary

  • Sports
    Leisure Cycling
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Leisure Cycling
    Beginner

    For those wishing to cycle around 30 km a day on flat terrain. The stages follow cycle paths for the most part. An ideal trip for a family holiday or for adults who enjoy short bike rides.

    Intermediate

    For those wishing to cycle around 40 km a day over gently rolling terrain. The route follows cycle paths and greenways for the most part. A trip suitable for families and occasional cyclists.

    Confirmed

    For those wishing to cycle 50 km a day. The stages are sometimes hilly and follow cycle paths, greenways, and secondary roads. A trip suitable for anyone who cycles occasionally.

    Advanced

    For those wishing to ride 70 km per day. The stages may be hilly, with a maximum daily elevation gain of 800 m. You engage in sports 1 to 2 times a week and cycle several times a month.

    Expert

    For those wishing to cover up to 100 km per day with a maximum elevation gain of 1,000 m. You are athletic and engage in an endurance sport several times a week.
  • Destination
    Centre-Val de Loire / Loire Valley Castles
  • Age
    Accessible to all ages
  • CO₂-Emissions
    27.63 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler

In a few words

This three-day cycling tour invites you to discover the iconic treasures of the Loire Valley. Your journey begins in the vast Chambord estate, where you'll cycle peacefully through the Boulogne forest to the majestic residence of François I. The trip continues to Chaumont-sur-Loire , a place suspended between history and poetry, famous for its château overlooking the river and its International Garden Festival, which captivates art and nature lovers. Finally, you'll head into the authentic Sologne region, cycling through secluded vineyards and past hidden châteaux. This getaway concludes with a visit to the Château de Cheverny , whose elegant lines inspired Hergé's famous Marlinspike Hall in the Adventures of Tintin.

The highlights

  • Visits to the most iconic castles of the Loire Valley (optional)
  • Cycling the Loire without changing hotels every day
  • Discover the Loire, the last wild river in Europe
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Sport

Level

Leisure Cycling

Intermediate

Levels

Leisure Cycling
Beginner

For those wishing to cycle around 30 km a day on flat terrain. The stages follow cycle paths for the most part. An ideal trip for a family holiday or for adults who enjoy short bike rides.

Intermediate

For those wishing to cycle around 40 km a day over gently rolling terrain. The route follows cycle paths and greenways for the most part. A trip suitable for families and occasional cyclists.

Confirmed

For those wishing to cycle 50 km a day. The stages are sometimes hilly and follow cycle paths, greenways, and secondary roads. A trip suitable for anyone who cycles occasionally.

Advanced

For those wishing to ride 70 km per day. The stages may be hilly, with a maximum daily elevation gain of 800 m. You engage in sports 1 to 2 times a week and cycle several times a month.

Expert

For those wishing to cover up to 100 km per day with a maximum elevation gain of 1,000 m. You are athletic and engage in an endurance sport several times a week.

For those wishing to cycle around 40 km a day over gently rolling terrain. The route follows cycle paths and greenways for the most part. A trip suitable for families and occasional cyclists.

In figures

PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE

  • Average duration/day: 4h30
  • Average distance/day: 47 km

Management

The digital roadbook is your travel companion.
Digital Roadbook
The Road Book for Discovery app will allow you to benefit from personalized itineraries. You'll have access to all the recommendations and advice for each route, allowing you to enjoy your trip safely and with peace of mind! Your travel journal will also be available on this app.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
  • map

    Blois - Cheverny - Blois

    • Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Distance 50 km
    • Accommodation 2-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    For this final day, you'll head towards Cheverny. You'll cycle through the Sologne region, right in the heart of the Cheverny and Cour-Cheverny AOC wine-growing areas. If you wish, you can visit the Château de Cheverny (not included), which will surely bring back some childhood memories as it inspired Marlinspike Hall in the famous Tintin adventures.

    Our favorite: the tulip headband for early spring

    Day 1

Note

This star-shaped circuit allows you to benefit from a certain flexibility in your program: you are accommodated each night in the same hotel, allowing you to interchange the days.

Accommodation

🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 3

You will sleep in 2* hotels: these small establishments all offer maximum comfort for a good night's sleep.

All our hotels are also certified Accueil Vélo : they therefore have a secure bike storage area where you can safely store yours.

We favour family-run hotels owned by people who are passionate about their work, promoting friendliness and a welcoming atmosphere for their guests.

Access

Departure
Blois, France
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
Blois, France
Day 3 - 17h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Blois
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Price details

The price includes

  1. 2 nights in a 2-star hotel
  2. Breakfasts
  3. The tourist tax
  4. The digital travel logbook
  5. The GPS app with personalized routes

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the starting point and from the end of the stay
  2. Lunches and dinners
  3. Equipment rental, including bicycles and other gear
  4. Entrance tickets for the castles of Chambord, Cheverny and Chaumont and its garden festival (May to October)
  5. Personal expenses

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Ticket Package - Adult Ticket Package : CHF65.55 / person
  2. Ticket package - Child ticket package (ages 7-17) : CHF27.55 / person
  3. Hybrid bike (VTC) - Hybrid bike (from 1.12m) : CHF41.80 / unit
  4. Hybrid bike (VTC) - Child seat (up to 2 years old) : CHF8.55 / unit
  5. Hybrid bike (VTC) - 2-seater trailer (up to 40kg) : CHF33.25 / unit
  6. Hybrid bike - Follow me (between 1.12m and 1.36m) : CHF35.15 / unit
  7. Electric Assist Bicycle (EAB) - Electric Assist Bicycle (from 1.52m) : CHF94.05 / unit
  8. Electric Assist Bicycle (EAB) - Child seat (up to 2 years old) : CHF8.55 / unit
  9. Electric Assist Bicycle (EAB) - 2-seater trailer (up to 40kg) : CHF35.15 / unit
  10. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

They traveled with us

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4,5/5
(101 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
B

BENJAMIN

august 2026
Translated from French
Cycling the Loire Valley castles was lovely, however, I opted to rent hybrid bikes from the local agency, but we were quite disappointed with the quality of the bikes we rented. They were heavy and not well-suited for 40 to 50 km a day; they should at least have aluminum frames and better quality derailleurs. It felt like we were pulling a plow every time we encountered an incline, despite having mountain biking experience year-round. The accommodation was rustic, but it matched the description. The region is very pleasant, offering a mix of sports, good food, and historical sites.
Published on 20/08/2026
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French

Good morning,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on this wonderful getaway along the Loire Valley châteaux. I'm delighted to know that you enjoyed the region's charms, from challenging climbs and heritage sites to excellent restaurants! However, the experience with the bike definitely detracts from the enjoyment: when you're a mountain biker year-round, riding a bike that's too heavy and feels like you're pulling a plow uphill quickly becomes very frustrating on 50-kilometer days. We'll pass on your technical details directly to our field experts and the team on site so they can quickly adjust the equipment offered for this route. We look forward to equipping you for your next cycling adventure!

The Decathlon Travel team

C

Christelle

june 2026
Translated from French
The software was useful and well-suited, the accommodation was well-located and pleasant, and the bike rental was great. One small drawback: we had to book a hotel room the night before due to the distance between our home and the accommodation. We also had to return our bikes a little early for the same reason.
Published on 10/08/2026
P

PATRICK

may 2026
Translated from French
Everything was perfect: the bikes and the rental company, the timing and the routes, the sites visited with skip-the-line tickets, the app (Road Book for Discovery), the hotel.
Published on 19/05/2026

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
4,5/5
(101 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
B

BENJAMIN

august 2026
Translated from French
Cycling the Loire Valley castles was lovely, however, I opted to rent hybrid bikes from the local agency, but we were quite disappointed with the quality of the bikes we rented. They were heavy and not well-suited for 40 to 50 km a day; they should at least have aluminum frames and better quality derailleurs. It felt like we were pulling a plow every time we encountered an incline, despite having mountain biking experience year-round. The accommodation was rustic, but it matched the description. The region is very pleasant, offering a mix of sports, good food, and historical sites.
Published on 20/08/2026
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French

Good morning,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on this wonderful getaway along the Loire Valley châteaux. I'm delighted to know that you enjoyed the region's charms, from challenging climbs and heritage sites to excellent restaurants! However, the experience with the bike definitely detracts from the enjoyment: when you're a mountain biker year-round, riding a bike that's too heavy and feels like you're pulling a plow uphill quickly becomes very frustrating on 50-kilometer days. We'll pass on your technical details directly to our field experts and the team on site so they can quickly adjust the equipment offered for this route. We look forward to equipping you for your next cycling adventure!

The Decathlon Travel team

C

Christelle

june 2026
Translated from French
The software was useful and well-suited, the accommodation was well-located and pleasant, and the bike rental was great. One small drawback: we had to book a hotel room the night before due to the distance between our home and the accommodation. We also had to return our bikes a little early for the same reason.
Published on 10/08/2026
P

PATRICK

may 2026
Translated from French
Everything was perfect: the bikes and the rental company, the timing and the routes, the sites visited with skip-the-line tickets, the app (Road Book for Discovery), the hotel.
Published on 19/05/2026
N

Noura

august 2025
Translated from French
Overall, a very good stay. The hotel is very well located, welcoming, comfortable, and the breakfast was plentiful. The app isn't the easiest to use, but it's very useful; perhaps a tutorial or briefing at the agency before starting would be a good idea. The routes are fantastic. Be prepared to be in good physical condition; it's definitely an intermediate level. Stage 3 is hilly but very enjoyable. If you don't follow the stages in order, they are deleted, but you can find them in the "past" tab. My first experience, and certainly not my last.
Published on 10/08/2025
P

PATRICIA

june 2025
Translated from French
My first experience was a great success. The local agency was very clear, efficient, and available. I thought we'd be changing hotels every night depending on the hikes, but in fact, we had to return to the same hotel each evening. The hotel was very good, so ultimately, no regrets.
Published on 17/06/2025
E

Emilie

may 2025
Translated from French
The online bike rental app was very convenient, the hotel was extremely well located, the bikes were high quality, and the staff on site were impeccable and very friendly. This stay has made me want to go back.
Published on 15/05/2025
S

Sophie

may 2024
Published on 19/05/2024
E

Emelyne

april 2024
Translated from French
A very nice and pleasant stay. Good weather is obviously essential. The bike route is great and the app is useful, but be aware that you need to be reasonably fit and enjoy cycling. It's advertised as an easy level, which for us wasn't really easy, but we did it anyway.
  • Emelyne
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  • Emelyne
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  • Emelyne
Published on 16/04/2024
A

Angela

september 2023
Published on 25/09/2023
B

Bernard

september 2023
Translated from French

It was a first for us and I must admit that everything was very well organized...
The hotel was very good, as was the Roadbook FD app which gathered all the documents... we had a very good cycling holiday...

Published on 15/09/2023
The Alexandre team
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The Alexandre team

4.4/5 (396 reviews) • 34 stays
Spécialisé depuis 2013 dans les séjours sur l'itinéraire de la Loire à Vélo, notre partenaire local est l'expert numéro 1 du Val de Loire. Basé à Blois, il accompagne les voyageurs de la conception à la réalisation de leur projet. Son équipe conseille les meilleurs parcours pour découvrir les châteaux avec un kilométrage équilibré. Son objectif est d'offrir une expérience authentique et sans effort grâce à une organisation minutieuse et un réseau de partenaires accueillants.
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