Cycling in the Loire

Day 1 – Arrive at Camping Huttopia Les Châteaux (L26)

Enjoy an afternoon at your leisure before meeting your fellow members and Tour Hosts for a welcome meeting and drink.

Day 2 – A free day at your leisure

Day 3 – Cycle excursion to Château de Villesavin and Chocolaterie

Ease your way back into cycling with this leisurely, short-distance trip. Head off on the gentle but scenic paths to Château de Villesavin, just round the corner from the campsite. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the grounds followed by a guided tour of the château. Afterwards, cycle back to the campsite stopping at the Max Vauché Chocolaterie en route, for an explanation of the chocolate-making process and of course some tasting! 

Approximate round-trip distance: 4.6 miles

Day 4 – A Cycle trip to Château de Chambord

Enjoy gentle, woodland cycle paths up to the impressive Château de Chambord, the largest château in the Loire Valley! Take a self-guided tour around this iconic Renaissance château, originally built as a hunting lodge for Francis I. Afterwards, enjoy free time for lunch before heading back to the campsite at your leisure.

Approximate round-trip distance: 12.3 miles

Day 5 – A free day at your leisure

Why not relax at the campsite after the previous day’s cycling

Day 6 - Cheverny and Château de Troussay

Today, your cycle route takes you around Cheverny before heading to the Château de Troussay for a picnic lunch and a guided tour. Afterwards, head over to a local wine producer for an afternoon of wine tasting.

Approximate round-trip distance: 16.5 miles

Day 7 – Amboise and Loire boat trip

Have a rest from cycling today and enjoy a coach trip to Amboise. Enjoy the town’s beautiful market and its medieval charm. After lunch, you will be going to the equally pretty town of Chaumont where you will take a boat trip on a traditional Loire ‘Toue’ (wooden, flat bottomed boat) with an aperitif on board.

Day 8 – A free day at your leisure

Day 9 – Blois

Your next cycling excursion takes you to the beautiful town of Blois. Once there, you will have a 2 hour walking tour of Blois to visit the hidden away places of the town. You will also get to sample some local specialities along the way before then heading back to the campsite by bicycle.

Approximate round-trip distance (not including the walking tour): 26 miles

Day 10 – Free day and farewell meal

A chance to do your own thing today. Perhaps visit one of the other iconic châteaux in the area or visit a nearby vineyard. End the tour with a farewell meal at the campsite restaurant with your fellow cyclists and tour hosts.

Day 11 - Depart the campsite by midday