Loire Family Bike Tour Rating

The DuVine Loire bicycle trip is rated Easy. The entire bike trip has mostly flat rides along the river banks with occasional short hills up to the plateau. In the Loire Valley, the cycling will be on small country roads with light traffic when close to the chateaux such as: Chambord, Chenonceau, and Villandry. The biking brings you through vineyards, forests, gardens, along the many river banks, and to the royal Chateaux. Distances range from 19 to 32 miles with longer options each day.

Easy
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Cycling on relatively flat roads with a few manageable hills. Expect to gain anywhere from 0–500 feet of elevation.

 Moderate
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Cycling on relatively flat to gently rolling roads. Expect to gain anywhere from 500–1000 feet of elevation.

 Challenging
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Cycling on rolling terrain and hillier terrain. Expect to gain anywhere from 500–2500 feet of elevation. The routes are designed for avid cyclists and include plenty of chances to challenge yourself.

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