Guided Electric Bike Tour from Chinon to Saumur with Wine Tasting
Spend a superb day cycling along the Vienne and Loire rivers on an electric bike from Chinon to Saumur, while discovering local wineries!
Practical information
A full-day guided electric bike tour along the Vienne River and through the vineyards from Chinon to Saumur (approx. 6.5 hours), including:
- wineries visits with tastings of local wines;
- a picnic lunch.
- Meeting with the guide on the Quai Danton, in front of “Le CBR” tobacco bar in Chinon
- Allocation of electric bikes and safety equipment
- Ride along the banks of the Vienne River to Candes-Saint-Martin, where you will take a short break at the belvedere
- Visit of an estate in the neighbouring village of Montsoreau, with wine tasting
- Picnic break on the banks of the Loire River
- Ride through the vineyards to the next winery for another wine tasting
- Ride along the banks of the Loire River to climb up to the Château de Saumur
- Return by van to the excursion starting point in Chinon
- Return of the equipment and end of the activity
All participants must know how to ride a bike to take part in this activity.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
A minimum of 4 participants is required to run this activity.
This activity is not accessible to infants or people with disabilities.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Please list any dietary restrictions when booking.
If needed, the guide can provide a trailer for your children (minimum age 5): please ask him directly once your booking request has been confirmed.
- Guide
- E-bike
- Helmet
- Visits to wineries
- Tastings of local wines
- Picnic lunch
- Final transfer back to the meeting point in a van
- Personal expenses
- Closed shoes
- Comfortable clothing suited to the weather and the season
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
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Practical information
This guided electric bike tour from Chinon to Saumur takes you on a 30 km ride along the Vienne and Loire rivers, through picturesque villages and vineyards near Tours. You will have the pleasure of discovering the region's history and heritage with the help of your guide, without too much effort, thanks to the electric assistance of your bikes. Whether you are a family, a couple or a group of friends, you are sure to have a great time on this 6.5-hour escapade!
Leaving from Chinon with a view of the town's fortress, this electric bike tour to Saumur will not only take you past some of the region's must-see sites (the lookout point at Candes-Saint-Martin with views of the Loire and Vienne rivers, the Château de Saumur, etc.), but will also take you to 2 of the region's wine estates for a visit and a tasting. It is an experience that is both gourmet and contemplative, ideal for getting away from it all for a day near Tours and Angers!
Whether you are a great wine-lover or just a lover of good rides in a bucolic setting, this guided electric bike tour from Chinon to Saumur is perfect for everyone. All you have to do is join Dionysos Bike for an unforgettable ride along the Vienne and Loire rivers!