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Bordeaux Wine Country

France Bike Tour

Thanks to its famous wines, Bordeaux is known all over the world! Its wine country makes for an excellent bike tour following the sweet smells of the fruity fragrances from ‘Entre deux mers’ region to the land of ‘Haut Médoc’. The first day lets you experience the bustling city of Bordeaux, and on the 2nd, you’ll ride via a rustic bike path along vineyards to Créon and Cadillac, both typical fortified villages of the area. Following will be an excursion to the Sauterne vineyards and Château Yquem (known for the famous Château d'Yquem wine!) – you’ll have to stop in for a taste of some honey flavored sweet white wine! Also en route is a stop at the Toulouse Lautrec and Loupiac. From the Garonne to the Dordogne River, you’ll ride through the heart of ‘Entre-deux Mer’ vineyards to the charming village of Rauzan, overlooked by a medieval chateau, to Saint-Emilion. It’s a scenic ride from ‘Bordeaux Supérieur’ to Côtes de Blaye AOC vineyards. Blaye also has a citadel overlooking the Gironde River. Lastly, you’ll cross by boat to Lamarque and the Médoc vineyards, make an escapade to Pauillac esp. for vintage wine lovers, and stop at the prestigious Château Margaux.

Where You’ll Stay

Very nice 2 star to 3 star hotels, all rooms with private facilities.

What’s Included

  • 6 night accommodations 3 * and 2 * Hotels
  • Breakfasts & 3x dinners
  • Luggage transportation
  • 21-speed hybrid bicycle
  • Route descriptions & maps
  • Tour information
  • Boat transfer on Day 6

What’s Not Included

  • Train ticket Paris to Bordeaux
  • Remaining meals
  • Bicycle helmet

Bordeaux Wine Country Map

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TourBike
TypeSelf Guided
SkillModerate–Difficult
Length7 days
From€1048
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Tour Dates

  • Every day except Sundays from March to October, 2012.

Skill Level

Moderate to Heavy self-guided hotel tour

Moderate to heavy self-guided hotel tour with 5 days of cycling (from 24 to 37 miles per day). Terrain includes hills! Electric bicycles available upon request

Day-To-Day Itinerary

Bordeaux Wine Country Map
  1. Arrival in Bordeaux.
  2. Bordeaux – Cadillac, 31 mi.(52 km)
  3. Excursion to Sauterne vineyards, 24 mi.(38 km)
  4. Cadillac – St. Emilion, 31 mi. (50 km)
  5. St. Emilion – Blaye, 39 mi.(62 km)
  6. Blaye – Bordeaux, 31 mi. (50 km)
  7. Departure from Bordeaux.

Day 1: Arrival in Bordeaux.
After arrival at your hotel ideally located, discover Bordeaux, with its numerous green and flowered fields and its exceptional heritage. The quality of life is naturally punctuated with gastronomic pleasures and wonderful night life.

Day 2: Bordeaux - Cadillac, 52 km or 32 mi.
Leave the town center of Bordeaux easily to ride on an original and rustic cycling path which will lead you to Créon, a typical fortified village of this area. Continue through the vineyards of Cadillac until the wall of the village surrounds you.

Day 3: Excursion to Sauterne vineyards, 38 km or 24 mi.
Today’s adventure is a loop through the vineyards: After a ride between forest and vineyards, the Chateau Yquem will appear and invite you to discover another taste: a honey flavor of a sweet white wine highly appreciated by wine lovers! Ride from the deep cellars to the quaint routes through the vineyards. En route you will have the opportunity to stop at the Toulouse Lautrec, a resting place before coming back to Cadillac via Loupiac.

Day 4: Cadillac – St Emilion, 50 km or 32 mi.
This stage of biking leads you through the heart of the ‘Entre-deux Mer’ vineyards, from the Garonne to the Dordogne river. You will have the opportunity to visit the charming village of Rauzan, overlooked by its dignified medieval chateau, before reaching the prestigious village of Saint-Emilion, one of the richest villages in historical testimonies.

Day 5: St Emilion – Blaye, 62 km or 39 mi.
Leave behind St Smilion and it’s great vintage wines to ride along the Bordeaux vineyards and the soil “Bordeaux Supérieur”.
Blaye is also known for its citadel overlooking the Gironde river, dignified and magnificent, it was built by Vauban during the 17th century.

Day 6: Blaye – Bordeaux, 50 km or 31 mi
Take a fresh breath of the saltwater air you will be riding through today! Start this ride by crossing the Gironde river to reach Lamarque and its Médoc vineyards. For the most courageous and for the vintage wine lovers, as escapade towards Pauillac is a must! Then, for a wonderful finish, have a stop at the prestigious Château Marquax and before riding to Bordeaux.

Day 7: Departure.

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