The most beautiful bike rides around Tours
Want to discover Tours and its surroundings at your own pace? Get on your bike and let yourself be guided through enchanting landscapes, between vineyards, picturesque villages and the banks of the Loire. Here are our suggestions for unforgettable rides on two wheels!
Head to Montlouis-sur-Loire, less than 20 minutes by car from the Best Western Plus l’Artist in Tours, for a 28-kilometer loop.
Discover the vineyards of Montlouis-sur-Loire and enjoy the exceptional panoramas of the royal river.
You will pass through typical villages of the region and can even take a tasting break at a winemaker's!
La Cyclo Bohème, formerly l’Indre à Vélo, offers 344 kilometers of escape between Touraine, Berry and Creuse!
More peaceful than the Loire à Vélo, this route will take you through preserved landscapes and major sites such as the Château de Chenonceau, the royal city of Loches or the Domaine de Candé.
Ideal for nature and heritage lovers, this ride is a real invitation to slow down and explore differently.
The Cœur de France à Vélo route, starting from Véretz, crosses the south of Cher to help you discover its rich river heritage: lock houses, needle dams and fûtreau.
Along the way, you will see the Château de Beauregard – a silkworm breeding centre – and the Pidellerie manor.
Want to stay in the city? Tours is perfect for a bike ride.
Explore the banks of the Loire, cross the Wilson bridge, stroll through Old Tours with its half-timbered houses and stop at the botanical garden.
Thanks to the well-equipped cycle paths, cycling in Tours is a real pleasure.
The Artist hotel **** provides you with a free bicycle garage, so you can store your bike in complete peace of mind!
Loop of the vineyards of Montlouis-sur-Loire
Between Loire and grape varieties
Head to Montlouis-sur-Loire, less than 20 minutes by car from the Best Western Plus l’Artist in Tours, for a 28-kilometer loop.
Discover the vineyards of Montlouis-sur-Loire and enjoy the exceptional panoramas of the royal river.
You will pass through typical villages of the region and can even take a tasting break at a winemaker's!
La Cyclo Bohème
Nature and heritage by bike
La Cyclo Bohème, formerly l’Indre à Vélo, offers 344 kilometers of escape between Touraine, Berry and Creuse!
More peaceful than the Loire à Vélo, this route will take you through preserved landscapes and major sites such as the Château de Chenonceau, the royal city of Loches or the Domaine de Candé.
Ideal for nature and heritage lovers, this ride is a real invitation to slow down and explore differently.
The Cher along the water
The charm of the Tours countryside
The Cœur de France à Vélo route, starting from Véretz, crosses the south of Cher to help you discover its rich river heritage: lock houses, needle dams and fûtreau.
Along the way, you will see the Château de Beauregard – a silkworm breeding centre – and the Pidellerie manor.
Bike tours
Explore the city differently
Want to stay in the city? Tours is perfect for a bike ride.
Explore the banks of the Loire, cross the Wilson bridge, stroll through Old Tours with its half-timbered houses and stop at the botanical garden.
Thanks to the well-equipped cycle paths, cycling in Tours is a real pleasure.
The Artist hotel **** provides you with a free bicycle garage, so you can store your bike in complete peace of mind!
