2018 ride

14 May 2018 to 28 May 2018 

 

Your adventure begins in Blois and finishes in Saumur.   Our ride will run on the above dates.

 Cost:       $3925.00  -  (Ride With Friends discount) if paid (in full) before 10/2/18

                 $4125.00  -  early bird price if paid (in full) before 1/12/17 

                 $4315.00   -  standard price if paid (in full) before 1/3/18

 

• Tour price is based on twin share accommodation.
• Single rider supplement $750.00  -  if you would like us to match you with a fellow rider for twin share accommodation, please advise at time of booking and we will put you in touch with other riders willing to share. 
• E-Bike optional upgrade

 

Capped at: We need a minimum of 7 riders and will take up to 10 riders on this trip. The ride will only proceed if minimum numbers obtained.

• 14 nights twin share accommodation in 3* or 4* hotels
• 14 breakfasts
• 13 day rental of fully-equipped bike (saddle bags, locks, toolkit)
• Luggage transfer from one lodging to the other
• Chocolate factory visit
• Wine tasting in Chinon
• Wine tasting in Vouvray + 1/2 bottle of Vouvray per person
• Return of bikes
• Local visitor taxes
• Souvenir snood and beanie
• En route support by Cycle Away staff

 

Not included:

• Transportation to/from the start/finish of the tour in the Loire region
• Single accommodation supplement   -  $750.00 
• Travel and medical insurance
• Meals which are not specified 
• Drinks when the meal is included
• Activities/visits which are not specified
• Entry fees to attractions
• On ride food and drink (unless included above and below)
• Canoe ride from Chinon to Montsoreau (on request, instead of Chinon-Fontevraud day)
• Air fares to/from Europe
• Shuttles to and from airports

Day 1 - 14 May 2018

• Walk through the town of Blois, its old paved streets and small stairs and visit Chateau de Blois
• Overnight accommodation at Blois.

• Breakfast included
• Cycle to Cheverny through the forest of the Chateau de Chambord
• Visit a chocolate factory (entry fee included in tour price)
• Overnight accommodation in Cheverny
• Bag transfer.

• Breakfast included
• Cycle to Mosnes
• Ride through vineyards
• Overnight accommodation in Mosnes
• Bag transfer.

 

Day 4 – 17 May 2018 - 11 km

• Breakfast included 
• Cycle to Amboise on quiet country roads
• Chateau d'Ambroise is a highlight of the town
• Overnight accommodation in Amboise
• Bag transfer.

• Breakfast included
• Discover Amboise by bike or foot
• Clos Luce was the last house of Leonardo da Vinci.  Wander in the garden
• Overnight accommodation in Amboise

 

Day 6 - 19 May 2018 - 40/70km

• Breakfast included
• Cycle to Chenonceaux through the forest and along the river bank to the iconic Chateau de Chenonceau and back to Amboise
• Overnight accommodation in Amboise.

 

Day 7 - 20 May 2018 - 34km

• Breakfast included
• Cycle to Tours through sparkling wine vineyards
• Wine tasting in Vouvray
• Overnight accommodation in Tours
• Bag transfer.

• Breakfast included
• Discover Tours by bike or foot
• Half timbered houses and Saint Gatien cathedral
• Overnight accommodation in Tours.  

 

Day 9 - 22 May 2018 - 35km

• Breakfast included
• Cycle to Azay along the Loire cycling path, passing Chateau de Villandry
• Accommodation in Azay
• Bag transfer.

 

Day 10 - 23 May 2018 - 27km

• Breakfast included
• Enjoy a rest day or discover Azay by bike or explore surrounding villages, go through Sache and cycle back to Azay
• Accommodation in Azay

 

Day 11 - 24 May 2018 - 32km

• Breakfast included
• Cycle to Chinon on the Loire River cycle path
• Accommodation in Chinon
• Bag transfer.

 

Day 12 - 25 May 2018 - 38km

• Breakfast included
• Choice of spending day in Chinon or cycle to vineyards in surrounding hills
• Wine tasting in Chinon
• Accommodation in Chinon.

 

Day 13 - 26 May 2018 - 22 km

• Breakfast included
• Cycle to Fontevraud
• Option to canoe
• Accommodation in Fontevraud
• Bag transfer.

 

Day 14 - 27 May 2018 - 21 km

• Breakfast included
• Cycle to Saumur via cave houses and vineyards
• Accommodation in Saumur
• Bag transfer.

 

Day 15 - 28 May 2018

• Breakfast included
• Explore Saumur and the castle before you depart for your journey home.