Bordeaux Wine Country
France Bike Tours
Cycling in Bordeaux - Biking through French wine country
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length6 days
- Prices from€1118 Rates
Overview
Dotted with châteaux, the Médoc region is home to the greatest Bordeaux wines and unbelievable scenery!
The city of Bordeaux is known all over the world thanks to its famous vineyards, so it is a logical starting point for your cycling trip. You will follow an itinerary that will guide you from the ‘Entre deux mers’ area to the land of ‘Haut Médoc’.
Smell the delicate and fruity fragrances diffusing from the infamous vineyards and learn about the glorious and turbulent past of this old region.
Highlights
- Sauternes vineyards
- Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Blaye, a wine region
- Château Yquem
- Toulouse Lautrec
- Heart of ‘Entre-deux Mer’ vineyards
- The charming village of Rauzan
- Scenic ride from ‘Bordeaux Supérieur’ to Côtes de Blaye AOC vineyards
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Bordeaux
Day 2: Bordeaux - Cadillac, 30 mi. (48 km)
Option: Add an extra night in Cadillac & excursion to Sauternes vineyards, 28 mi. (46 km)
Day 3: Cadillac - Saint-Émilion, 30 mi. (50 km)
Day 4: Saint-Émilion - Blaye, 40 mi. (64 km)
Day 5: Blaye - Bordeaux, 38 mi. (61 km); optional loop to Pauillac, 12 mi. (20 km)
Day 6: Departure from BordeauxAll distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, route disturbances due to repairs, detours, etc.
Day 1: Arrival in Bordeaux
After arriving at your centrally located hotel, try out your bikes and cycle Bordeaux, with its numerous green, flowered fields and its exceptional heritage followed by gastronomic delights and an exciting nightlife.Day 2: Bordeaux - Cadillac, 30 mi. (48 km)
Leave the town center of Bordeaux and embark on an easy ride on a rustic cycling path that will lead you to Créon, a typical fortified village common of this area. Continue through the vineyards of Cadillac until the wall of the village surrounds you.
elevation gain : 450m / elevation loss : 441mOption: Add an extra night in Cadillac & excursion to Sauternes vineyards, 28 mi. (46 km)
Today’s adventure is a loop through the vineyards. After a ride between forests and vineyards, the Chateau Yquem will appear and invite you to discover another taste: 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.
elevation gain : 396m elevation loss : 393mDay 3: Cadillac - Saint-Émilion, 30 mi. (50 km)
This stage of your Bordeaux bike tour leads you through the heart of the ‘Entre-deux Mers’ 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-Émilion, one of the richest villages in historical testimonies due to its Roman history & Romanesque architecture as well as being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
elevation gain : 462m / elevation loss : 394mDay 4: Saint-Émilion - Blaye, 40 mi. (64 km)
Leave behind Saint-Émilion and its great vintage wines to ride along the wine appellation “Bordeaux Supérieur”. Blaye is also a famous wine region and known for its citadel overlooking the Gironde River built by Vauban during the 17th century.
elevation gain : 434m / elevation loss : 490mDay 5: Blaye - Bordeaux, 38 mi. (61 km); optional loop to Pauillac, 12 mi. (20 km)
Your day begins by crossing the Gironde Estuary by boat to Lamarque and the Médoc vineyards. You will smell the salt in the air today because an estuary is a widening channel of a river where it nears the sea. For the most courageous and for vintage wine lovers, a detour towards Pauillac is a must! Then, for a wonderful finishing touch, stop at the prestigious Château Margaux before riding to Bordeaux.
elevation gain : 188m / elevation loss : 181mDay 6: Departure
Your Bordeaux bike tour ends after breakfast.View all our featured bike trips, specials, and news along with 100s of other bike tours in Europe.
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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
Accommodations in either 3-star (standard category) or 3 and 4-star (superior category).
Bicycles
Accessories
Included accessories
- Repair kit (1 pump, 1 inner tube, patches,1 tire changer, tools)
- Lock
- Mileage counter
- Front waterproof bag (9L) with map holder
- Waterproof rear saddlebags
- Pedals (other pedals available on request)
- Front and rear lighting
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 5 nights
- Breakfasts
- Luggage transfer (Allowance is one piece per guest weighing no more than 20 kg. Additional pieces will require a surcharge of €20/piece)
- 21-speed arcade standard bike equipped with two panniers, handlebar bag with map holder, bottle holder, lock, safety vest, mileage counter, and repair kit
- Route descriptions and maps (one set per room)
- Tour information
- Boat transfer on Day 5
- City taxes
- 7-day emergency hotline
- GPS files (must be requested in advance)
What’s Not Included
- All meals other than those included
- Drinks
- Airport transfers
- Helmet rental (free of charge, must be reserved in advance)
- Entrance fees
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Daily arrivals possible from March 1 to October 31, 2024
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2024
Standard
Superior
Twin/double
$ 1876 £ 978 $ 1,671 € 1118 kr 171183 ₪ 4654 ¥ 190368 Mex$ 21046 NZ$ 2054 NOK 13414 zł 4920 S$ 1663 kr 13314 $ 1,223
$ 2161 £ 1127 $ 1,925 € 1288 kr 197213 ₪ 5361 ¥ 219314 Mex$ 24246 NZ$ 2366 NOK 15453 zł 5668 S$ 1915 kr 15339 $ 1,409
Single supplement
$ 701 £ 366 $ 625 € 418 kr 64002 ₪ 1740 ¥ 71175 Mex$ 7869 NZ$ 768 NOK 5015 zł 1840 S$ 622 kr 4978 $ 457
$ 867 £ 452 $ 773 € 517 kr 79161 ₪ 2152 ¥ 88032 Mex$ 9732 NZ$ 950 NOK 6203 zł 2275 S$ 769 kr 6157 $ 566
Solo traveler supplement $ 314 £ 164 $ 279 € 187 kr 28633 ₪ 778 ¥ 31841 Mex$ 3520 NZ$ 343 NOK 2244 zł 823 S$ 278 kr 2227 $ 205 Excursion to Sauternes + extra night in
Cadillac including bike rentalStandard Superior Twin/double $ 221 £ 115 $ 197 € 132 kr 20211 ₪ 549 ¥ 22476 Mex$ 2485 NZ$ 242 NOK 1584 zł 581 S$ 196 kr 1572 $ 144 $ 248 £ 129 $ 221 € 148 kr 22661 ₪ 616 ¥ 25201 Mex$ 2786 NZ$ 272 NOK 1776 zł 651 S$ 220 kr 1763 $ 162 Single supplement $ 89 £ 46 $ 79 € 53 kr 8115 ₪ 221 ¥ 9025 Mex$ 998 NZ$ 97 NOK 636 zł 233 S$ 79 kr 631 $ 58 $ 141 £ 73 $ 126 € 84 kr 12862 ₪ 350 ¥ 14303 Mex$ 1581 NZ$ 154 NOK 1008 zł 370 S$ 125 kr 1000 $ 92 Extra Options
Bikes and accessories
Electric bicycle $ 133 £ 69 $ 118 € 79 kr 12096 ₪ 329 ¥ 13452 Mex$ 1487 NZ$ 145 NOK 948 zł 348 S$ 117 kr 941 $ 86 Extra day bike rental $ 54 £ 28 $ 48 € 32 kr 4900 ₪ 133 ¥ 5449 Mex$ 602 NZ$ 59 NOK 384 zł 141 S$ 48 kr 381 $ 35 Extra day electric bike rental $ 62 £ 32 $ 55 € 37 kr 5665 ₪ 154 ¥ 6300 Mex$ 697 NZ$ 68 NOK 444 zł 163 S$ 55 kr 441 $ 40 Trailer bikes, tandems, children's bikes, and baby seats are available. Please ask.
Extra nights in Bordeaux
Standard category Superior category July/Aug Other months Twin/double $ 141 £ 73 $ 126 € 84 kr 12862 ₪ 350 ¥ 14303 Mex$ 1581 NZ$ 154 NOK 1008 zł 370 S$ 125 kr 1000 $ 92 $ 133 £ 69 $ 118 € 79 kr 12096 ₪ 329 ¥ 13452 Mex$ 1487 NZ$ 145 NOK 948 zł 348 S$ 117 kr 941 $ 86 $ 230 £ 120 $ 205 € 137 kr 20977 ₪ 570 ¥ 23328 Mex$ 2579 NZ$ 252 NOK 1644 zł 603 S$ 204 kr 1632 $ 150 Single supplement $ 106 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9646 ₪ 262 ¥ 10727 Mex$ 1186 NZ$ 116 NOK 756 zł 277 S$ 94 kr 750 $ 69 $ 97 £ 51 $ 87 € 58 kr 8881 ₪ 241 ¥ 9876 Mex$ 1092 NZ$ 107 NOK 696 zł 255 S$ 86 kr 691 $ 63 $ 106 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9646 ₪ 262 ¥ 10727 Mex$ 1186 NZ$ 116 NOK 756 zł 277 S$ 94 kr 750 $ 69 Transfers
On request Extra luggage transfer (per piece/per day) $ 35 £ 18 $ 31 € 21 kr 3215 ₪ 87 ¥ 3576 Mex$ 395 NZ$ 39 NOK 252 zł 92 S$ 31 kr 250 $ 23 Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate–Difficult
This Bordeaux bike tour is classified as a moderate to difficult self-guided hotel tour with 5 days of cycling (from 30 to 38miles per day). The terrain includes hills! Electric bicycles available upon request.
Airport Info
Fly to Paris CDG International Airport or Bordeaux International Airport (BOD).
Local Travel
From Paris, you can take the TGV train.
There is now a high-speed TGV train with direct route from Paris to Bordeaux and vice versa that runs several times each day.
From Paris center (Gare Montparnasse), TGV train is about 2 hours.
From CDG airport in Paris to Bordeaux, TGV train is about 3.5 hours. Book tickets in advance, they can sell out.
Please note that TGV travel requires advance reservation. You can visit the SNCF website for more information and to book.Climate
Classified as having an ‘oceanic climate’ due to its location on the west coast of France, the Bordeaux area actually tends to enjoy warmer summers and milder winters than its other oceanic climate counterparts. In actuality, it can feel more like a Mediterranean climate. Be sure to check local conditions before your arrival.
Remarks
Electric bicycles are available upon request. E-bikes have a universal frame, equipped with 2 back saddlebag, one front bag & map holder, bottle holder, safety vest, repair kit, lock, helmet, and one counter (per booking)
Important to know
DOCUMENTS
It is each traveler's responsibility to research travel requirements and to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, blank visa pages required for your destination (s), and any other requirement.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU citizens: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and the destination country.
EU-citizens: (without special situations like dual citizenship, main residence abroad or a limited-validity passport) are required to have a valid passport or ID-card, not expiring within six (6) months from the end of your tour.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Extra Stay
Extra nights before or after the tour can always be arranged. Just ask!
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Loire Valley Travel.
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