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this weekWe put it to the test
Loop 7
Adenora had a lovely surprise in store for her mum. Her campervan pulled up at the Château de Chambord to kick off their stay. They headed to the village of Bracieux, just outside the Chambord forest estate, to visit Max Vauché, the region’s most renowned chocolate shop.
After a good night’s sleep at the Huttopia campsite, they hopped on their bikes to explore the surrounding area, following Loop 7 of the ‘Châteaux de la Loire à Vélo’ cycle route. On the agenda: woodland, a majestic lake and typical Sologne villages.
The weekend ended with a visit to Villesavin Castle, a few kilometres from the village where they were staying.
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A heritage site well worth a visitotherwise
Discovering the Loire Valley Castles cycle routes is all about embarking on an adventure. Leave your car at your accommodation or travel by train with your bikes. The rest of your holiday will be spent cycling. It’s a manageable adventure for the whole family, with just a few kilometres’ cycle to reach a farm tour, see a pond or visit a château, depending on the day and what takes your fancy.
By setting off on daily day trips in all directions, you’ll have the chance to discover our way of life, at the pace of the local markets and activities. As well as the châteaux, you’ll have explored our countryside and its villages.
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Make your walks longer
For the more active among you, the Loire Valley Castles cycle routes are interconnected, so you can create new rides by switching from one route to another and extending your outing as you wish. Each day, you can set yourself a new challenge by varying the distance and elevation gain. The elevation gains are greater north of the Loire, around Veuzain-sur-Loire, in the Cisse Valley.
In practice
To make your walks easier, each loop has a number and a colour. Track your walk using:
- the Blois Chambord app, which uses your location to show you leisure activities, restaurants, accommodation and audio commentary
- the full map, available free of charge from the Tourist Information Offices in Blois, Chambord, Cheverny or Chaumont-sur-Loire. (Available to download)
- Each loop can be downloaded and printed; see the ‘Routes’ section
4 Great Castles Pass
During your cycling holiday, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy our heritage. Visit, at your leisure, the four largest Loire Valley châteaux in our destination, all situated within 20 km of one another.
- Blois
- Chambord
- Cheverny
- Chaumont-sur-Loire and its garden festival
Book online and keep your tickets on your smartphone. Valid for 1 year.
Loire à Vélo Pass
To keep the river in view, choose this Pass featuring 5 châteaux spread over 80 km of the Loire:
- Meung-sur-Loire
- Beaugency
- Blois
- Chaumont-sur-Loire
- Amboise
Services available
Make the most of our service areas dotted around the destination – perfect for picnics, repairs or recharging your bike.
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The map
Ask for a free map showing all the routes.
On the back:
Focus on the town of Blois
Focus on the Chambord estate
A unique route: 104 km and 4 grand châteaux
The app
To track your location whilst you’re out and about,
download the free “Blois Chambord” app
If your phone isn’t compatible, you can also follow the route on this website by enabling your location services.
