Cycling through the landscapes, along the Loire River and catching sight of the Château de Chambord: this is just one of the experiences offered by the Loire à Vélo route. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, France's longest river has been explored by bicycle for over 20 years.
Cycling through Chambord Castle: an unmissable stop
Along the way, you'll discover stunning river scenery, the famous Loire Valley châteaux, charming villages, nature parks, and remarkable gardens. Between Tours and Orléans, this route continues to captivate cyclists. To make the experience even easier, a new "Loire à Vélo pass" has been launched, allowing you to start and return your bike in one of four selected cities. Available digitally via the Tours City Pass app, it lets you plan a two- to five-day all-inclusive trip (excluding accommodation and dinners), starting at €89. This initiative is inspired by the City Pass model and is a first in France for this type of cycling route. For your itinerary, you can choose between Tours, Amboise, Blois, and Orléans.
Stunning panoramic views
Along the way, you'll enjoy stunning views of the river, as well as the famous Loire Valley châteaux, charming towns and villages, and natural parks. The experience also includes visits to museums and major heritage sites such as Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Chambord, Chenonceau, and Chaumont-sur-Loire. For this edition, 70 service providers have been selected by the tourist offices. Launched in 2025 to mark the 20th anniversary of "La Loire à Vélo" (The Loire by Bike), this enhanced offering also aims to support the economic vitality of the regions crossed by this major cycling route.
PRACTICAL NOTEBOOK:
Four options are available: For this second season, the Pass enhances the possibilities for travel. It is now offered for durations of 2 to 5 days:
2-day pass = €89
3-day pass = €135
4-day pass = €175
5-day pass = €205
From April 14 to September 30, 2026:
Over 70 partners: more than 40 included offers and 30 discounted or special offers
4 bike pick-up and drop-off points: Tours, Amboise, Blois, Orléans
2 rental companies: Roue Lib and Détours de Loire
1 app to make discovery easier
