Travelling with the Loire à Vélo Pass

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 hours, 48 hours or 72 hours from May to September, 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
What is the Pass Loire à Vélo?
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 etc. You'll also benefit from preferential rates at major sites, restaurants, hotels, wineries, shops and leisure activities.
3 ideas for routes with the Pass Loire à Vélo
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!
Touring between Tours and Amboise
2-day Inspi Pass – Loop from Tours

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. You can then head to Azay-le-Rideau for the evening and overnight stay.
Day 2:
The morning begins with a visit to the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. After exploring this gem of the Loire Valley, we return to Tours for lunch at the open-air café in Tours-sur-Loire, with your feet in the water. You can then enjoy the city’s many museums (the Fine Arts Museum, the Compagnonnage Museum, Tours Castle, the CCCOD, etc.) or opt for a cheese tasting at Fromages de Camille.
Cycling between Tours and Amboise
2-day Inspi Pass – Travel 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 enjoy afternoon tea at La Maison Rabelais and even stay there overnight!
Day 2:
Your first stop should be Maison Bigot, a renowned establishment that has prepared a packed lunch for you. Then, set off to explore the ‘Ladies’ Castle’, the Château de Chenonceau! Back in Amboise, those with a sweet tooth can enjoy Maison Bigot’s afternoon tea, complete with a view of the château!
3 days between Blois and Orléans
4-day Inspi Pass – Travel between Orléans and Blois
Day 1:
Make the most of this first day to explore Orléans. On the agenda: a guided tour of the city, a ride on the little train or a boat trip on the Loire, a visit to the Maison Jeanne d’Arc, and lunch at Sushi Shop. Then hop on your bike to explore the Parc Floral de la Source, which has been awarded the ‘Jardin Remarquable’ label. We recommend staying overnight here.
Day 2:
Before leaving Orléans, pop into Maison Cordier to pick up your packed lunch. Then head to Meung-sur-Loire and its medieval castle, and Beaugency and its Château de Lumières for an immersion in art and heritage. Overnight stay recommended.
Day 3:
Head for the Château de Chambord, François I’s architectural masterpiece. Spend the day visiting the château and its famous grand staircase, strolling through the French formal gardens and even hiking along the paths of the Grande Promenade. An overnight stay is recommended.
Day 4:
Head to the Domaine de Chaumont and its famous International Garden Festival. Take the time to enjoy the setting: this year, ‘the garden takes to the silver screen’! You can then head to Blois to return your bike.
Loire à Vélo Pass - 2 days
Duration: 2 days - Price: 89€
Ideal for a day-long loop starting from one of the four ‘stopover towns’: Tours, Amboise, Blois and Orléans. On the itinerary: castles, gardens, open-air cafés, vineyards, listed villages and much more!
With over 60 offers included, the Loire à Vélo Pass lets you discover the treasures along the route between Tours and Orléans at your own pace and with ease.

Plan your itinerary and make the most of the offers and numerous benefits of this 2-day Pass!

> Find all the Pass offers, practical information and suggested itineraries here.

This Pass includes offers from the following partners:

Bicycle hire + helmet: Roue Lib, Détours de Loire.

Lunches and snacks: Chez Monsieur Henri, Cordier, La Doulce Terrasse, La Fourchette Paysanne, La Guinguette de la Corne des Pâtures, La Guinguette de Tours-sur-Loire, La Maison Rabelais, La Petite Embarque, Le Checkmate, Maison Bigot, Sushi Shop.

Places to visit: Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, Château de Beaugency, Château de Chenonceau, Château de Meung-sur-Loire, Tours Castle, Villandry Castle, Amboise Royal Castle, Cloître de la Psalette, CCC OD, Chaumont-sur-Loire Estate, Clos Lucé Castle, Chambord National Estate, Savonnières Petrifying Caves, Hôtel Cabu - Museum of History and Archaeology, Hôtel Goüin, House of Joan of Arc, Balzac Museum, Orléans Museum of Fine Arts, Tours Museum of Fine Arts, Compagnonnage Museum, Tours Natural History Museum, Orléans Museum of Biodiversity and the Environment, Parc Floral de la Source, Saint-Cosme Priory, guided tour of Orléans, guided tour of Tours.

Tastings: Vouvray Wine Producers’ Cellar, Les Fromages de Camille, Maison Lacheteau, Martin Pouret Vinegar Works.

Leisure: Boat trip in Orléans, Tours Miniature Railway, Orléans Miniature Railway.
Loire à Vélo Pass - 3 days
Duration: 3 days - Price: €135
Ideal for a day-long loop starting from one of the four ‘stopover towns’: Tours, Amboise, Blois and Orléans. On the itinerary: castles, gardens, open-air cafés, vineyards, listed villages and much more!
With over 60 offers included, the Loire à Vélo Pass lets you discover the treasures along the route between Tours and Orléans at your own pace and with ease.

Plan your itinerary and make the most of the offers and numerous benefits of this 2-day Pass!

> Find all the Pass offers, practical information and suggested itineraries here.

This Pass includes offers from the following partners:

Bicycle hire + helmet: Roue Lib, Détours de Loire.

Lunches and snacks: Chez Monsieur Henri, Cordier, La Doulce Terrasse, La Fourchette Paysanne, La Guinguette de la Corne des Pâtures, La Guinguette de Tours-sur-Loire, La Maison Rabelais, La Petite Embarque, Le Checkmate, Maison Bigot, Sushi Shop.

Places to visit: Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, Château de Beaugency, Château de Chenonceau, Château de Meung-sur-Loire, Tours Castle, Villandry Castle, Amboise Royal Castle, Cloître de la Psalette, CCC OD, Chaumont-sur-Loire Estate, Clos Lucé Castle, Chambord National Estate, Savonnières Petrifying Caves, Hôtel Cabu - Museum of History and Archaeology, Hôtel Goüin, House of Joan of Arc, Balzac Museum, Orléans Museum of Fine Arts, Tours Museum of Fine Arts, Compagnonnage Museum, Tours Natural History Museum, Orléans Museum of Biodiversity and the Environment, Parc Floral de la Source, Saint-Cosme Priory, guided tour of Orléans, guided tour of Tours.

Tastings: Vouvray Wine Producers’ Cellar, Les Fromages de Camille, Maison Lacheteau, Martin Pouret Vinegar Works.

Leisure: Boat trip in Orléans, Tours Miniature Railway, Orléans Miniature Railway.
Loire à Vélo Pass - 4 days
Duration: 4 days - Price: €175
A 4-day cycling tour to enjoy the best of the Loire à Vélo route between Tours and Orléans!
On the itinerary: castles, gardens, open-air cafés, vineyards, listed villages and much more!
With over 60 offers included, the Loire à Vélo Pass lets you discover the treasures along the route between Tours and Orléans at your own pace and with ease.

Plan your itinerary and make the most of the offers and numerous benefits of this 4-day Pass!

> Find all the Pass offers, practical information and suggested itineraries here.

This Pass includes offers from the following partners:

Bicycle hire + helmet: Roue Lib, Détours de Loire.

Lunches and snacks: Chez Monsieur Henri, Cordier, La Doulce Terrasse, La Fourchette Paysanne, La Guinguette de la Corne des Pâtures, La Guinguette de Tours-sur-Loire, La Maison Rabelais, La Petite Embarque, Le Checkmate, Maison Bigot, Sushi Shop.

Places to visit: Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, Château de Beaugency, Château de Chenonceau, Château de Meung-sur-Loire, Tours Castle, Villandry Castle, Amboise Royal Castle, Cloître de la Psalette, CCC OD, Chaumont-sur-Loire Estate, Clos Lucé Castle, Chambord National Estate, Savonnières Petrifying Caves, Hôtel Cabu - Museum of History and Archaeology, Hôtel Goüin, House of Joan of Arc, Balzac Museum, Orléans Museum of Fine Arts, Tours Museum of Fine Arts, Compagnonnage Museum, Tours Natural History Museum, Orléans Museum of Biodiversity and the Environment, Parc Floral de la Source, Saint-Cosme Priory, guided tour of Orléans, guided tour of Tours.

Tastings: Vouvray Wine Producers’ Cellar, Les Fromages de Camille, Maison Lacheteau, Martin Pouret Vinegar Works.

Leisure: Boat trip in Orléans, Tours Miniature Railway, Orléans Miniature Railway.
Loire à Vélo Pass - 5 days
Duration: 5 days - Price: €205
Ideal for a day-long loop starting from one of the four ‘stopover towns’: Tours, Amboise, Blois and Orléans. On the itinerary: castles, gardens, open-air cafés, vineyards, listed villages and much more!
With over 60 offers included, the Loire à Vélo Pass lets you discover the treasures along the route between Tours and Orléans at your own pace and with ease.

Plan your itinerary and make the most of the offers and numerous benefits of this 5-day Pass!

> Find all the Pass offers, practical information and suggested itineraries here.

This Pass includes offers from the following partners:

Bicycle hire + helmet: Roue Lib, Détours de Loire.

Lunches and snacks: Chez Monsieur Henri, Cordier, La Doulce Terrasse, La Fourchette Paysanne, La Guinguette de la Corne des Pâtures, La Guinguette de Tours-sur-Loire, La Maison Rabelais, La Petite Embarque, Le Checkmate, Maison Bigot, Sushi Shop.

Places to visit: Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, Château de Beaugency, Château de Chenonceau, Château de Meung-sur-Loire, Tours Castle, Villandry Castle, Amboise Royal Castle, Cloître de la Psalette, CCC OD, Chaumont-sur-Loire Estate, Clos Lucé Castle, Chambord National Estate, Savonnières Petrifying Caves, Hôtel Cabu - Museum of History and Archaeology, Hôtel Goüin, House of Joan of Arc, Balzac Museum, Orléans Museum of Fine Arts, Tours Museum of Fine Arts, Compagnonnage Museum, Tours Natural History Museum, Orléans Museum of Biodiversity and the Environment, Parc Floral de la Source, Saint-Cosme Priory, guided tour of Orléans, guided tour of Tours.

Tastings: Vouvray Wine Producers’ Cellar, Les Fromages de Camille, Maison Lacheteau, Martin Pouret Vinegar Works.

Leisure: Boat trip in Orléans, Tours Miniature Railway, Orléans Miniature Railway.
Practical info
How do I use it?
- I choose my Pass: 2, 3, 4 or 5 days depending on the route and offers I'm interested in. 1 day is equivalent to 24 hours (e.g. a “2-day Pass” activated on Monday at 12 noon will be valid until Wednesday at 12 noon)
- During busy periods, I check the availability of bikes with the hire companies in my departure town, in Tours, Amboise, Blois or Orléans.
- I activate my Pass as soon as the first service is booked.
- I can take advantage of the Pass offers as I wish.
- When my Pass expires, I return my bike to the rental shop in my departure town or to one of the three other towns listed.
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
Accommodation: 6 places to get around easily
The Loire à Vélo Pass also offers exclusive deals on accommodation. Discover a selection of six establishments around Tours and in Orléans, all with the Accueil Vélo label, so you can easily explore the area and enjoy your stay.
Around Tours
The friendly: The People
A hostel dedicated to cycling, with single, family and dormitory rooms.
With the Pass: 50% off breakfast when you book an overnight stay.
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 for a booked overnight stay: a sports bag containing a water bottle, a fruit juice, a sweet treat and children’s games.
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: 10% off breakfast served on-site for holders of the Vélo Pass who have booked an overnight stay + 10% off the flexible daily rate, regardless of room type.
hotel-tours.brithotel.com - 75 boulevard Jean-Jaurès à Joué-lès-Tours
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
Around Orléans
A touch of luxury: the Château du Rondon
Built in 1652 by the Mayor of Orléans, this château is renowned for its architecture and gardens. A royal experience along the Loire à Vélo cycle route.
With the Pass, 5% off any overnight stay booked in a guest room or holiday cottage.
chateaudurondon.fr - 3232 Rue du Général de Gaulle, 45160 Olivet
The welcoming option: Orléans Youth Hostel
A friendly place just a stone’s throw from the banks of the Loire.
With the Pass: 10% discount per night on shared or single rooms (excluding Fridays and Saturdays in July and August) and free breakfast.
aubergedejeunesseorleans.fr - 3 rue Croix Péchée, 45000 Orléans