Cycling has a special place in the destination of Tours Loire Valley. Discover a large number of cycling itineraries to enjoy great escapes. The Loire à Vélo, Cher à Vélo, Indre à Vélo and the numerous bike circuits in the region.
A breath of fresh air by bike guaranteed! Accompanied by a tour guide, explore the narrow streets, banks, bridges and various emblematic districts to discover the many works of Street Art that have found their place in Tours. Then the Quartier des Arts in Vieux Tours awaits you, home for over 40 years to some twenty artists' studios, craftsmen and gallery owners. A colourful urban cycling tour!
Rent a bike in Villandry for a day - Pick up and drop off at the Villandry Tourist Office, 100m from the castle. On the day of pick-up, a photocopy of your ID and a 250€ deposit (by credit card) will be taken. Proposal of circuits on the secure cycle routes of the Loire à vélo: Villandry to Rigny-Ussé The itinerary of the Loire à vélo will make you follow the Cher river until it flows into the Loire. You will then take a 500m paved section that will cause some trepidation in the saddle and handlebars of your bike. Then, you will pass to Vallères before arriving at the castle of Rigny-Ussé. 23 km to Rigny-Ussé. Villandry to Tours The Cher river will be your guideline to Tours. Don't forget to stop at the port of Savonnières to discover the revival of the inland waterways. 21 km to Tours.
Bike tours by night with a guide. Thanks to the lighting plan, you'll be able to see the city's monuments, urban spaces and natural areas in all their glory. Along the way, you'll see the streets of Vieux-Tours and the famous timber-framed houses of Place Plumereau. Take a diversion to the Basilique Saint-Martin, the Tour Charlemagne and, further east, the Cathédrale Saint-Gatien and the Grand Théâtre.
Head west for half a day! Nature and relaxation guaranteed. Accompanied by a guide, a 15km loop will take you along the "La Loire à Vélo" itinerary to the Ile de la Métairie in La Ville-aux-Dames, formerly known as the Ile de Rochecorbon, characterised by its sandy meadows. A fun, educational trail to help you identify the flora and fauna present.