>Starting From Chinon, take the cycling path towards the Vienne’s river and cross a beautiful countryside for 45 minutes or so. Once you arrive at Candes-Saint-Martin reach the panoramic view and enjoy the confluence of the Loire and Vienne rivers. Make a stop at the bailica of Saint-Martin and enjoy the beauty of the whole village of Saint Martin before reaching Montsoreau and it’s beautiful Castle that overhangs the Loire’s river.
From then, cycle uphill to reach the hill vineyards of the “appellation Saumur Champigny” and cycle across them, making stops at amazing wineries to taste local wines made with the famous cabernet franc and chenin grapes !
After the first visits of wineries, it’ s time to enjoy a nice lunch (picinic) on the banks of the Loire. Back on the cycling path, discover the troglodyte villages of Turquant and Souzay-Champigny before visiting other wineries and tasting local wines again ! Once you reach the world famous castle of Saumur and its fantastic panoramic view over the whole city, take a short shuttle (10 minutes) to take you to Bouvet Ladubay’s sparkling winery and enjoy another experience on vintage bikes. Put the headlamps on and follow the guide that takes you to underground galleries to finish your fanstastic wine cycling day ! A shuttle (40 minutes) minutes will drive you back to the starting point at Chinon.
Highlights of Bicycle Tour of Saumur Wineries
- Guided wine cycling tour
- Enjoy a fantasctic wine tasting experience
- Visit the wonders of Saumur ad its surroundings
Included
- Shuttles
- E-bikes
- English Speaking guide (with wine certifications)
- Visits of wineries and wine tastings
- Lunch (very nice picnic)
- Support van in case you are tired and want to stop or want to buy wine at the wineries or for mechanical assistance
Not Included
- Any product you may want to buy from the wineries.
Meeting point
.Meet at 9 Quai Danton, 37500 Chinon, France, right in front of the “bar cafe”
Kim – United Kingdom
July 15, 2024 at 9:57 pmSuch a wonderful day out. We loved the beautiful countryside, the wonderful river views and the discovery of unexpected sites – like the troglodyte caves! Yohan was such a wonderfully hospitable guide and it was fabulous to have Jacqui following around to pick up the boxes of wine when we bought from the different caves! Thank you, would definitely recommend!
Helpful ReviewReid – Canada
May 4, 2024 at 5:58 amFabulous day ! The bicycles were in excellent condition, the cycle route was an ideal combo of river paths, picturesque villages, panoramic vistas, troglodytes (limestone cave dwellings), vineyards and châteaux. The picnic lunch by the Loire was absolutely delicious: very fresh, excellent variety and highlighting local products – 5-star for sure ! Our guide Yohan and our support driver Jackie were wonderful: sharing their knowledge and passion for the region and creating a lovely rapport. They went above and beyond to make the day extra special for us; we were most grateful for their support. The choice of wine tastings was superb as well. The cave à vin personnel were welcoming, interesting and happy to share the history and specialities of their vineyards and vine. Our pictures are breathtaking and will be a cherished memory of our fabulous day with Le Vélo de Dionysos.
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