Loire Valley Cycle

What's Included

• Accommodation
  3 nights in 2 star

• 7 breakfasts – breakfasts are continental style and consist of croissants, breads, jams, cheese, yoghurt, coffee, tea and juices.

• 7 nights in 2-3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (upgrade to 3-4 star superior hotels or to 4 star deluxe chateau-hotels - supplement applies)

• Information pack including route notes, maps and tourist information per room + navigational App

• Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (1 piece pp, max 20kg) - excess rates apply

• 21 speed hybrid bike equipped with pannier, handlebar bag, smartphone holder and lock, plus 1 repair kit per booking (hybrid sports model and e-bike available on request - supplement applies).

• City taxes

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to and from Blois

• Meals not listed as included: lunch and dinner, drinks. A dinner package is available on request - supplement applies. The package is 7 dinners at the hotel, excludes drinks. Please ask your consultant

• Helmet rental is not available - please bring your own

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Tour guide – this is a self guided cycling trip

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Entrance fees - an optional 'chateaux visit' package is available for a supplement which includes entrance fees. See special notes below for details

• Transfers not listed as included

• Excess luggage

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Lunches, dinners and drinks. A dinner package is available on request - supplement applies. The package is 7 dinners at the hotel, excludes drinks. Please ask your consultant.

• Entrance fees - a chateaux package is available for a supplement which includes entrance fees. See special notes below for details.

• Transfers

• Helmet rental is not available - please bring your own.

• Lunches, dinners and drinks. A dinner package is available on request - supplement applies. The package is 7 dinners at the hotel, excludes drinks. Please ask your consultant

• Entrance fees - a chateaux package is available for a supplement which includes entrance fees. See special notes below for details

• As prices are based on twin occupancy, a single supplement will apply if you are travelling alone or book a single room

• We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder - to follow the route using the app / GPX files

Grading

INTRODUCTORY to MODERATE – GRADE 2
Daily cycles are between 40 and 54km / 25 or 33.7mi on flat to undulating terrain. The cycling is on a combination of dedicated cycle paths and low traffic side roads. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a reasonable level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure. It is considered suitable for beginners and children (children’s bikes and trailers available on request).

Accommodation

3 nights in 2 star
The trip is based in a combination of 2-3 star hotels with upgrade options available to 3-4 star hotels or to 4 star chateau-hotels - supplement applies. The standard hotels are generally small and family run with charming atmosphere that will make you feel at home, and mostly centrally located or just a short walk from town centres. You can experience excellent local cuisine and wine, and in the evenings soak up the warm atmosphere of the hotel amenities (dinner packages available - ask your consultant) or walk to the nearby village centres.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.