Because the Loire à Vélo is more than just a cycle route, the Pass Loire à Vélo invites you to discover all the facets of this legendary cycle route. Châteaux, tastings, museums, picnics, accommodation, activities, restaurants... For 24, 48 or 72 hours, choose your itinerary between Tours and Orléans and take advantage of the many offers and benefits selected for these 3 anniversary Passes!
Cycling along the banks of the Loire
The first of its kind in France, this Pass allows you to discover the riches of the Loire à Vélo at your own pace and in complete simplicity. It includes bike hire, lunches and snacks, Loire Valley wine tastings, as well as visits to museums and some of the Loire's greatest châteaux: Villandry, Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, Chaumont, Chambord, Langeais, etc. You'll also benefit from preferential rates at major sites, restaurants, hotels, wineries, shops and leisure activities.
To take full advantage of the benefits of your Pass, here are four ideas for routes you'll love. Of course, many combinations are possible. Pick up your bike from one of the 4 ‘stopover towns’ - Tours, Amboise, Blois and Orléans - and get moving!
Pick up your bike in Tours and pick up your picnic at the Fourchette Paysanne before setting off to visit the Prieuré Saint-Cosme along the Loire.
You can then cross the river for a wine-tasting stop and a visit to the troglodytic cellars at the Grandes Caves Saint Roch in Rochecorbon or the Cave des Producteurs in Vouvray. On your return to Tours, round off your day in style with a visit to CCC OD or a gourmet stop-off at Les Fromages de Camille.
Duration: 1 day - Price: 59€
Pick up your bike at the start of one of the 4 ‘stopover towns’ - Tours, Amboise, Blois and Orléans - and ride like a youngster!
The first of its kind in France, this Pass allows you to discover the riches of the Loire à Vélo at your own pace and in complete simplicity. It includes bike hire, lunches and snacks, Loire Valley wine tastings, as well as visits to museums and some of the Loire's greatest châteaux: Villandry, Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, Chaumont, Chambord, Langeais, etc. You'll also benefit from preferential rates at major sites, restaurants, hotels, wineries, food outlets and leisure activities.
Suggested itinerary from Tours :
Pick up your bike in Tours and pick up your picnic at the Fourchette Paysanne before heading off along the Loire to visit the Prieuré Saint-Cosme.
You can then cross the river for a wine-tasting stop and a visit to the troglodytic cellars at the Grandes Caves Saint Roch in Rochecorbon or the Cave des Producteurs in Vouvray.
On your return to Tours, round off your day in style with a visit to the CCC OD or a gourmet stop-off at the Les Fromages de Camille shop.
Find all the Pass offers and practical information here.
This Pass includes bike hire, visits and activities as well as lunches and snacks at the following partners:
Touring between Tours and Amboise
Day 1:
Depart Tours for Villandry, this time following the Cher river. On the way, don't miss a visit to the Petrifying Caves of Savonnières.
Then on to the Château de Villandry and its famous gardens. Before starting your tour, take time out for lunch at the foot of the château at La Doulce Terrasse, overnight stay recommended.
Day 2:
The next day, cycle to the châteaux of Langeais or Azay-le-Rideau to discover these jewels of the Loire Valley. On your return to Tours, you can enjoy the ‘special sports’ snacks concocted by Au Tour du Vrac, then make the most of the city's many museums.
Cycling between Tours and Amboise
Day 1:
To get the day off to a good start, pick up your picnic prepared by the restaurant Chez Monsieur Henri in Tours, a stone's throw from the bike hire points. You can enjoy it on a beach on the banks of the Loire before heading off to Amboise to visit its royal castle and medieval town. You can spend the night at the hotel La Maison Rabelais.
Day 2:
First stop at the Maison Bigot, a renowned establishment that will have prepared a packed lunch for you. Then, from Amboise, set off to conquer the ‘ladies' castle of Chenonceau. Back at the starting point, those with a sweet tooth can try the snack option at Maison Bigot, with a view of the château!
Duration: 2 days - Price: 105€
Because the Loire à Vélo is more than just a cycle route, the Pass Loire à Vélo invites you to discover all the facets of this legendary cycle route.
Châteaux, tastings, museums, picnics, accommodation, activities, restaurants... Choose your itinerary between Tours and Orléans and take advantage of the many offers and benefits selected for the 48-hour Pass!
Suggested itineraries from Tours:
> Day 1: Leave Tours for Villandry, this time following the Cher river. On the way, don't miss a visit to the Petrifying Caves of Savonnières. Then on to the Château de Villandry and its famous gardens. Before starting your tour, take time out for lunch at the foot of the château at La Doulce Terrasse, overnight stay recommended.
> Day 2: The following day, cycle to the châteaux of Langeais or Azay-le-Rideau to discover these jewels of the Loire Valley. On your return to Tours, you can discover the ‘special sports’ snacks concocted by Au Tour du Vrac and then enjoy the city's many museums.
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> Day 1: To get the day off to a good start, pick up a picnic prepared by the Chez Monsieur Henri restaurant in Tours, just a stone's throw from the bike hire points. You can enjoy it on a beach on the banks of the Loire before heading off to Amboise to visit its royal castle and medieval town. You can spend the night at the hotel La Maison Rabelais.
> Day 2: First stop at Maison Bigot, a renowned establishment that will have prepared a packed lunch for you. Then, from Amboise, set off to conquer the ‘ladies’ castle’ of Chenonceau. Back at the starting point, those with a sweet tooth can try the snack option at Maison Bigot, with a view of the château!
Find all the Pass offers and practical information here.
This Pass includes bike hire, visits and activities as well as lunches and snacks at the following partners:
3 days between Blois and Orléans
Day 1:
Depart Blois for Chaumont-sur-Loire to take full advantage of the Chaumont estate and its famous International Garden Festival. Overnight stay recommended.
Day 2:
Head for the Château de Chambord, the architectural masterpiece of François 1st. Overnight stay recommended.
Day 3:
Pedal towards Orléans for a morning, with a stopover at the medieval château of Meung-sur-Loire. On arrival, visit the Parc Floral and the Orléans Museum for Biodiversity and the Environment, before fortifying yourself with a snack at the Comptoir Jeanne d'Arc.
Duration: 3 days - Price: 135€
With the 72-hour Loire à Vélo Pass, choose your itinerary between Tours and Orléans and take advantage of over 60 exclusive offers.
On the programme: châteaux, gardens, guinguettes, vineyards, listed villages and much more!
The 72h Pass also entitles you to a host of benefits and discounts on leisure activities (e.g. 10% discount on a treasure hunt in Orléans, free breakfast in a hotel, 10% discount on a half-day canoeing trip, 10% discount at a wine shop, etc.).
Suggested itinerary from Blois:
Day 1 > Depart Blois for Chaumont-sur-Loire to make the most of the Chaumont estate and its famous International Garden Festival. Overnight stay recommended.
Day 2 > On to the Château de Chambord, the architectural masterpiece of François 1st. Overnight stay recommended.
Day 3 > Cycle to Orléans for the morning, with a stopover at the medieval château of Meung-sur-Loire. On arrival, visit the Parc Floral and the Orléans Museum for Biodiversity and the Environment, before fortifying yourself with a snack at the Comptoir Jeanne d'Arc.
After this tour, head to the Orléans Youth Hostel or the Mercure Porte de Sologne to rest and dream about your next getaway!
Find all the Pass offers and practical information here.
This Pass includes bike hire, visits and activities as well as lunches and snacks at the following partners:
How do I use it?
Where can I hire my bike?
To simplify your stay, bikes can be collected and dropped off in Tours, Orléans, Amboise and Blois.
Détours de Loire
37 rue Charles Gille, Tours - 02 47 61 22 23
39 av. du Dr Jean Laigret, Blois - 02 54 56 07 73
58 rue de la Charpenterie, Orléans - 02 38 77 12 52
Roue lib'
55 rue Bernard Palissy, Tours - 06 76 53 52 13
Quai du Général de Gaulle, Amboise - 06 76 53 52 13
Reservations recommended at least 48 hours before hire. For further information, visit tourscitypass.com.
The People Hostel
The Loire à Vélo Pass also includes exclusive offers on accommodation. Here's a selection of 5 addresses in Touraine, all with the Accueil Vélo label, to help you get the most out of your stay.
The friendly: The People
A hostel dedicated to cycling, with single, family and dormitory rooms.
With the Pass: free breakfast for every night booked.
thepeoplehostel.com - 84 avenue de Grammont à Tours
The urban: IBIS Tours centre gare
Comfortable rooms just 2 minutes' walk from Tours station.
With the Pass: free breakfast for every night booked.
allaccord.com - 1 rue Maurice Genet, Tours
Practical: Brit Hôtel Cheops
Located in Joué-lès-Tours, halfway between Tours and Villandry, with quality rooms.
With the Pass: a picnic to take away included with no strings attached and a 5% discount on overnight accommodation and breakfast.
hotel-tours.brithotel.fr - 75 boulevard Jean-Jaurès à Joué-lès-Tours
The troglo: Le Clos Baudoin
A cocooning guest house dug into the rock on the slopes of the Vouvray AOC vineyard.
With the Pass: 10% discount on overnight stays and breakfast.
closbaudoin.com - 2 rue de la Vallée de Nouy à Vouvray
The refined: Domaine de la Tortinière
A château-hotel**** with swimming pool, 12 hectares of park and gourmet restaurant.
With the Pass: 50% discount on breakfast for one night's stay.
tortiniere.com - 10 route de Ballan à Veigné