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Cycle routes in Blois and the surrounding area

Adapting the historic town and its winding, climbing streets is a real challenge. It’s an adaptation that’s particularly appreciated by visitors and locals, who can get to the places they visit and live by bike (or any other soft means of transport).

Tracks or traffic facilities

The town of Blois has been built on two promontories for centuries, creating an amphitheatre of intertwined houses, a particular configuration to adapt our lanes to cyclists. After several years, a network has been created to make it easier for residents, students and visitors to get around.

Check them out on this map and find them on the Géovélo app

Parking your bike

All the town of Blois is provided with bicycle parking (arches…) bring a good anti-theft device and take the time to fasten it properly. Do not leave panniers or phones on the handlebars.

To secure your bike stalls are available:

Place de la République (Halle aux Grains): a large stall accessible 24/24, €1/day (details)
Parvis de la Gare Blois-Chambord (Centre de Blois): a large stall accessible 24/24, €1/day (détails)
Mail St Jean (on the banks of the Loire, near the Jacques Gabriel stone bridge): 4 bike boxes for several bikes, bring your padlock to close the door (Localiser).

The bike hire company Détours de Loire also offers a locker for your bikes (€8) and luggage for the day (€5).

At the Blois Tourist Office, luggage storage is available (€5 for the day, to be collected the same evening).

The Châteaux of the Loire Valley by bike

From Blois, you can also set off to explore the landscapes along the Loire thanks to the Loire Vélo and the landscapes of Sologne and Beauce thanks to the 15 Châteaux de la Loire Véloops.

Nearly 500 kilometres of paths, tracks and small roads have been thought out, designed, signposted and made safe for you. From 7 to 77 years old, at your own pace and according to your own desires, you’ll be able to take the time to cycle around, and set off to discover, in complete peace and quiet, the prestigious sites of Chambord, Cheverny and Chaumont-sur-Loire, as well as the villages of the Loire.

You’ll have 15 loops at your disposal, ranging from 8 to 32 km, including a section of the Loire à Vélo. Routes with variants designed for families and widely accessible to all.

To help you on your peregrination, ask for the free map of the Loire Valley châteaux by bike.

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The Loire by bike

This exceptional route, on the banks of the Loire, crosses the destination over 60 km, alternating landscapes from one bank to the other. Much of the route will be on specially prepared tracks or very low-traffic roads. Along the way, you can stop off in Loire villages, visit the Maison de la Loire or take a boat trip.

See the Loire à Vélo route