Chateaux of the Loire Walk

8 Days Excluding Flights From

8 Days from

£ 1359

£ 1459

Walking & Trekking

Activity Level

Easy

Ways to Travel :

Self-Guided Holidays

Activity :

Walking & Trekking

Ages :

12+

Trip Code :

W07LO

This easy paced walking holiday combines pleasant walking along the peaceful Cher and Loire rivers while taking in some of France’s most impressive chateaux.

The Loire is famous for its chateaux with over 300 in total to discover. This easy paced, gentle walking holiday balances peaceful, off-the-beaten-track discoveries, with the splendour and opulence of some of the finest Renaissance chateaux in France. There’s no tough climbing but you’re still rewarded with beautifully unspoilt landscapes and enchanting views at every turn.

You follow a linear route from Blois, passing quiet hamlets and wine villages, before continuing alongside the River Cher through Montrichard, Chenonceaux and Montlouis. Then, you’ll enjoy wonderful walks through open fields and sprawling vineyards – with opportunities for wine-tasting – and on to Leonardo da Vinci’s bustling town of Amboise. Along the way you’ll take in some of France’s most impressive chateaux: Chenonceau mesmerises with its iconic arches over the River Cher (be sure to taste the chateau’s wine and enjoy a scenic riverside walk); the majestic Chateau d’Amboise is a former royal residence and also houses the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci; while Chateau de Chambord is set in a majestic nature reserve.

The places you’ll stay in have been hand-picked for their superb locations, atmospheric charm, excellent cuisine and warm, friendly owners. As well as chateaux, the Loire prides itself on its delicious local cuisine and wine and we’ve included 2 evening meals – given the fantastic variety of restaurants on your doorstep, we thought you’d appreciate us leaving the choice to you.

Highlights

Gentle, off-the-beaten-track walking on relaxing flat routes through sunflowers fields, forest, vineyards and along the Loire and Cher rivers
France's finest chateaux including Blois, Chambord, Amboise and Chenonceau
Sleepy wine villages; regal Amboise with its boutique-lined streets and esplanades enjoying excellent views over the Loire River.

Key Information

7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 3 and 4 star hotels
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
Route directions and maps

Countries visited: France

What's Included

All breakfasts and 2 eveing meals
All accommodation
Transfers for Flight inclusive
Luggage transfers between hotels
Walking transfers

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Visas and vaccinations
Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
Transfers for Land only (available on request at additional cost)
Opportunities to visit local Chateaux's and wine tasting venues (payable locally)

3 Days of Walking & Trekking

Terrain:

Walks on this holiday are off-the-beaten-track, gentle and flat routes. There are no tough climbs on this route.

Day 2

19 km / 11.8 miles

Day 4

15 km / 9.3 miles

Day 6

18 km / 11.2 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony though practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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Chateaux of the Loire Walk

This easy paced walking holiday combines pleasant walking along the peaceful Cher and Loire rivers while taking in some of France’s most impressive chateaux.

3 Days of Walking & Trekking

Sustainability and Impact

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Itinerary

Blois Amboise

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