Bordeaux to Sarlat Wine and E-Bike Tour
France Bike Tours
A cycling experience for food & wine lovers!
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- Length6–9 days
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Overview
This electric bike tour in France will take you through the Bordeaux and St Emilion "grand crus" great vineyards to the medieval chateaux of the Dordogne area. And it is not just about the bike!
Get used to raising your glass, as you will be sampling what are considered to be the best wines in the world! The gastronomy of the region, also world-renowned, is another highlight of this extraordinary bike tour in France. Do you want a challenge? Choose a standard touring bike or road bike instead. Whatever your choice, this route is, as some have said, "with a spectacular wine museum, vineyards, chateaus, prehistoric cave paintings - what’s not to love?"
Highlights
- Bordeaux classified rich in UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Centuries-old architecture
- Ancient chateaux
- Lascaux grottos
- Saint Emilion
- Bergerac
- Les Eyzies
- Incredible French scenery, food, and wine
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Itinerary
All distances are approximate. In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as weather, natural disasters, road maintenance, itinerary changes may be necessary.
Day 1: Bordeaux
Day 2: Bordeaux - Saint-Émilion, 40 mi. (64 km)
Day 3: Saint-Émilion - Bergerac, 42 mi. (68 km)
Day 4: Bergerac - Les Eyzies, 38 mi. (61 km)
Day 5: Les Eyzies - Sarlat, 16 or 34 mi. (26 or 54 km)
Day 6: DepartureDay 1: Arrival in Bordeaux
From your ideally located hotel, Bordeaux is at your fingertips. With nearly 1,810 hectares designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, there is plenty to see and do. Pey-Berland Tower, Saint Michel's Basilica, and the Aquitaine Museum are just a few of this city's highlights. Bordeaux also has its fair share of restaurants where you can find foie gras from Landes, oysters from Arcachon Bay, or strawberries from the Perigord, all of which can be enjoyed with a Margaux, Saint-Émilion, Sauternes, or any of the other exquisite wines that make this region famous!Day 2: Bordeaux - Saint-Émilion, 40 mi. (64 km)
For your first bike stage, you depart from the town center, riding on an original and rustic cycling path that will lead you through the heart of ‘Entre-deux Mers’ vineyards to Créon, a typical fortified village of the area, then to the former Sauve-Majeure Abbey. After a stop at the medieval chateau of Rauzan, you continue to explore the Bordeaux vineyards by reaching the famous village of Saint-Émilion. Discover this World Heritage site, the fascinating Romanesque churches, and ruins stretching all along steep and narrow streets.Day 3: Saint-Émilion - Bergerac, 42 mi. (68 km)
Cycle once again through the famous St Emilion vineyards before reaching the Dordogne River. There you will enjoy the charming 18th-century Sainte-Foy-la-Grande village with its half-timbered houses and sunny streets. From here, you follow the splendid routes going through the Montbazillac vineyards, overlooked by its majestic chateau. Stop in Bergerac, city of art and history settled on the Dordogne river banks.Day 4: Bergerac - Les Eyzies, 38 mi. (61 km)
You leave the Renaissance city center of Bergerac to follow the Dordogne River until the beautiful and picturesque village of Limeuil. At the confluence of the Dordogne and the Vézère rivers, this medieval village offers an ideal swimming or canoe spot in an outstanding natural environment. Proceed to Les Eyzies, a village built on a cliff with numerous prehistorical testimonies.Day 5: Les Eyzies - Sarlat, 16 or 34 mi. (26 or 54 km)
From Les Eyzies, nicknamed "The Prehistory capital", on the long version of this stage you will enjoy the beautiful landscapes until Montignac, well known for its Lascaux grottos, which is one of the most important prehistorical sites due to its numerous prehistorical paintings and caves. Excursion in the Sarladais country before joining the famous medieval town of Sarlat. This city is also well known by gourmets for its delicious local products, such as duck ‘foie gras’, mushroom truffles, and its market where you can smell, taste and discover all these treasures.Day 6: Departure
Extend your tour with extra nights in Sarlat at the end of your tour or in Bordeaux at the start. See pricing!Day 1: Arrival in Bordeaux
Day 2: Bordeaux - Cadillac, 31 mi. (49 km)
Day 3: Excursion to Sauternes vineyards, 29 mi. (46 km)
Day 4: Cadillac - Saint-Émilion, 32 mi. (50 km)
Day 5: Saint-Émilion - Bergerac, 43 mi. (68 km)
Day 6: Bergerac - Les Eyzies, 39 mi. (61 km)
Day 7: Les Eyzies - Sarlat, 17 mi. or 34 mi. (26 or 54 km)
Day 8: Excursion to La Roque Gageac and Beynac, 26 mi. (42 km)
Day 9: Departure from SarlatDay 1: Arrival in Bordeaux
From your ideally located hotel, Bordeaux is at your fingertips. With nearly 1,810 hectares designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, there is plenty to see and do. Pey-Berland Tower, Saint Michel's Basilica, and the Aquitaine Museum are just a few of this city's highlights. Bordeaux also has its fair share of restaurants where you can find foie gras from Landes, oysters from Arcachon Bay, or strawberries from the Perigord, all of which can be enjoyed with a Margaux, Saint-Émilion, Sauternes, or any of the other exquisite wines that make this region famous!Day 2: Bordeaux - Cadillac, 31 mi. (49 km)
Leaving town on one of the original cycling paths, you will reach Créon, a typical fortified village of this area. Continuing on, countless vineyards will be your backdrop until your destination of Cadillac. Although most people associate this name with the luxury car (indeed the town shares its name with the Frenchman who also founded Detroit), Cadillac is home to an imposing chateau built by the Dukes of Épernon. Overlooking the river Garonne, this Chateau served as a women's prison for 130 years!Day 3: Excursion to Sauternes vineyards, 29 mi. (46 km)
We think you will enjoy this excursion. After a ride between forest and vineyards, the Chateau Yquem appears - a veritable icon of the Sauternes wines! A honey flavor for a sweet white wine highly appreciated by any wine lover! From the deep cellars to the small routes between vineyards, ride on the path of soil renown through the entire world. Then en route, you have the opportunity to stop at the Toulouse Lautrec resting place before coming back to Cadillac.Day 4: Cadillac - Saint-Émilion, 32 mi. (50 km)
Today's route takes you through the heart of 'Entre-deux Mers' vineyards, from the Garonne to the Dordogne River. You will have a chance to visit the charming village of Rauzan, overlooked by a dignified medieval chateau, before reaching the prestigious village of Saint-Émilion. Saint-Émilion is one of the culturally richest villages in historical testimony, which can be witnessed through the still immaculate architecture. Don't miss the King's Tower, located in the middle of town. Who it was built for is still a mystery, but one thing is for certain, the view from the top is not to be missed!Day 5: Saint-Émilion - Bergerac, 43 mi. (68 km)
Continue again through the vineyards of St. Emilion. Half-timbered houses and sunny streets await you in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande. The Dordogne River runs through the center of this town and even has a small beach where you are invited for a dip! The day ends in Bergerac, but not before passing through vineyards of Montbazillac. The ancient city of Bergerac is characterized by its elegant Renaissance buildings from medieval times. Gourmet restaurants, street entertainment, and the fact that almost all of the city can be seen on foot, all contribute to its world-class charm.Day 6: Bergerac - Les Eyzies, 39 mi. (61 km)
You will follow the river once again to the picturesque village of Limeuil. This fortified town is located at the confluence of the Dordogne and Vezere Rivers; an ideal spot for swimming and canoeing! Continuing on, the route ends in Les Eyzies. This town is a testament to human persistence, the houses are cut out of the sheer rock cliff! Nicknamed "the Prehistory capital", Cro-Magnon men had been unearthed here, contributing to the most impressive archeological excavations of the Paleolithic period.Day 7: Les Eyzies - Sarlat, 17 mi. or 34 mi. (26 tor 54 km)
Departing Les Eyzies, you will pass beautiful landscapes until Montignac, home of the Lascaux grottos. These caves are known around the world for the impressive prehistoric paintings depicting animals, human figures, and abstract signs. The medieval town of Sarlat is today's destination. Famous for its delicious gourmet meals such as foie gras and mushroom truffles, and for its bustling markets full of fresh produce, you will not go hungry in Sarlat!Day 8: Sarlat - La Roque Gageac - Beynac - Sarlat, 27 mi. (42 km)
Today is a beautiful round trip ride passing by peaceful villages and impressive chateaux. La Roque Gageac is a beautiful ancient harbor town perched on the river Dordogne. It is a member of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France ("The most beautiful villages of France") association. Beynac is another old village with a rich history. Home of the Beynac Castle, built in the 12th century by the barons of Beynac, it sits atop a sheer cliff face precarious enough to discourage any invaders. This castle has also been used as a location for several French films.Day 9: Departure
Extend your tour with extra nights in Sarlat at the end of your tour or in Bordeaux at the start. See pricing!Looking for more? View all our featured bike trips, specials, and news or look at our full list of bike tours in Europe.
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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
This tour is offered with two levels of accommodations:
Superior Level: consists of 3 and 4-star accommodations
Standard Level: consists of 2 and 3-star accommodationsSample List - Superior Accommodations (6-Day)
Bordeaux - Best Western Royal Saint Jean (https://www.hotel-bordeaux-saint-jean.com/) OR Hotel Majestic (www.hotel-majestic.com)
Saint Émilion - Hotel Logis Les Remparts (https://logisdesremparts.com/) OR Hotel le Palais Cardinal (www.palais-cardinal.com)
Bergerac - Le Clos D’Argenson (https://www.leclosdargenson.com/en)
Les Eyzies - Les Glycines (www.les-glycines-dordogne.com/fr/acquel)
Sarlat - Plaza Madeleine (hoteldelamadeleine-sarlat.com)Sample List - Standard Accommodations
Bordeaux - Hotel Majestic (www.hotel-majestic.com)
Saint Émilion - Auberge de la Commanderie (https://www.aubergedelacommanderie.com/hotel/) OR Hotel Le Palais Cardinal (www.palais-cardinal.com)
Bergerac - Hotel de France (www.hoteldefrance-bergerac.com)
Les Eyzies - Hostellerie du Passeur (https://www.hostellerie-du-passeur.com/)
Sarlat - Hotel la Couleuvrine (https://www.la-couleuvrine.com/)Bicycles
Accessories
Included accessories
- Counter (one per booking)
- Repair kit (1 pump, 1 inner tube, patches,1 tire changer, tools)
- Lock
- Front waterproof bag (9L) with map holder
- 2 double waterproof rear saddlebags
- Pedals (other pedals available on request)
Supplemental accessories
- Child trailer (up to 5 years old)
- Maximum weight: 37kg
- Steel structure
- 2 seats with a security system
- Wheels: 20" quick release
- Waterproof polyester hood
- Anti-insect net
- Storage at the back
- Repair kit
- 'Follow-me' tandem (5 to 8 years old)
- Lock and life jacket
- Trail a bike (5 to 8 years old)
- Aluminium frame
- Adjustable seat post
- Wheel: 20"
- Lock and life jacket
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 5 or 8 nights
- Breakfasts
- 1 Dinner - in Sarlat
- Luggage transfer (Allowance is one piece per guest weighing no more than 20 kg. Additional pieces will require a surcharge of €20/piece)
- Aluminum frame 9 or 10-speed Cube electric bike with front suspension, Bosch 250 watt motor, & hydraulic disk brakes
- Accessories: 2 waterproof rear saddlebags, 1 waterproof front bag with map holder, bottle carrier, repair kit, lock, & one mileage counter
- Maps, itineraries, and tourist information (one set per room)
- GPS tracks are available (must be requested in advance)
- City taxes
- 7-days hotline
What’s Not Included
- All travel to/from tour start and finish
- Remaining meals & drinks
- Entrance fees
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Daily arrivals are possible from March 1 through October 31, 2023
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
2023
6-Day Tour
Accommodations Standard Superior Twin/double $ 2314 £ 1207 $ 1,999 € 1365 kr 203135 ₪ 5608 ¥ 217206 Mex$ 26133 NZ$ 2470 NOK 16001 kr 16196 $ 1,458 $ 2814 £ 1467 $ 2,431 € 1660 kr 247036 ₪ 6820 ¥ 264149 Mex$ 31781 NZ$ 3004 NOK 19458 kr 19697 $ 1,773 Single supplement $ 475 £ 248 $ 410 € 280 kr 41669 ₪ 1150 ¥ 44555 Mex$ 5361 NZ$ 507 NOK 3282 kr 3322 $ 299 $ 932 £ 486 $ 805 € 550 kr 81849 ₪ 2260 ¥ 87519 Mex$ 10530 NZ$ 995 NOK 6447 kr 6526 $ 587 Solo travel supplement $ 661 £ 345 $ 571 € 390 kr 58039 ₪ 1602 ¥ 62059 Mex$ 7467 NZ$ 706 NOK 4572 kr 4627 $ 416 $ 661 £ 345 $ 571 € 390 kr 58039 ₪ 1602 ¥ 62059 Mex$ 7467 NZ$ 706 NOK 4572 kr 4627 $ 416 9-Day Tour
Accommodations Standard Superior Twin/double $ 3170 £ 1653 $ 2,738 € 1870 kr 278288 ₪ 7682 ¥ 297565 Mex$ 35801 NZ$ 3384 NOK 21920 kr 22188 $ 1,997 $ 3950 £ 2060 $ 3,412 € 2330 kr 346744 ₪ 9572 ¥ 370763 Mex$ 44608 NZ$ 4216 NOK 27312 kr 27646 $ 2,488 Single supplement $ 712 £ 371 $ 615 € 420 kr 62503 ₪ 1725 ¥ 66833 Mex$ 8041 NZ$ 760 NOK 4923 kr 4983 $ 449 $ 1407 £ 734 $ 1,215 € 830 kr 123518 ₪ 3410 ¥ 132074 Mex$ 15890 NZ$ 1502 NOK 9729 kr 9848 $ 886 Solo traveler supplement $ 729 £ 380 $ 630 € 430 kr 63991 ₪ 1767 ¥ 68424 Mex$ 8232 NZ$ 778 NOK 5040 kr 5102 $ 459 $ 729 £ 380 $ 630 € 430 kr 63991 ₪ 1767 ¥ 68424 Mex$ 8232 NZ$ 778 NOK 5040 kr 5102 $ 459 Extra Options
Extra nights
Bordeaux Standard Superior Twin/double $ 161 £ 84 $ 139 € 95 kr 14138 ₪ 390 ¥ 15117 Mex$ 1819 NZ$ 172 NOK 1114 kr 1127 $ 101 $ 232 £ 121 $ 201 € 137 kr 20388 ₪ 563 ¥ 21800 Mex$ 2623 NZ$ 248 NOK 1606 kr 1626 $ 146 Single supplement $ 127 £ 66 $ 110 € 75 kr 11161 ₪ 308 ¥ 11934 Mex$ 1436 NZ$ 136 NOK 879 kr 890 $ 80 $ 110 £ 57 $ 95 € 65 kr 9673 ₪ 267 ¥ 10343 Mex$ 1244 NZ$ 118 NOK 762 kr 771 $ 69 Sarlat Standard Superior July/August Other months May/July/August Other months Twin/double $ 142 £ 74 $ 123 € 84 kr 12501 ₪ 345 ¥ 13367 Mex$ 1608 NZ$ 152 NOK 985 kr 997 $ 90 $ 125 £ 65 $ 108 € 74 kr 11012 ₪ 304 ¥ 11775 Mex$ 1417 NZ$ 134 NOK 867 kr 878 $ 79 $ 276 £ 144 $ 239 € 163 kr 24257 ₪ 670 ¥ 25937 Mex$ 3121 NZ$ 295 NOK 1911 kr 1934 $ 174 $ 259 £ 135 $ 224 € 153 kr 22769 ₪ 629 ¥ 24346 Mex$ 2929 NZ$ 277 NOK 1793 kr 1815 $ 163 Single supplement $ 59 £ 31 $ 51 € 35 kr 5209 ₪ 144 ¥ 5569 Mex$ 670 NZ$ 63 NOK 410 kr 415 $ 37 $ 59 £ 31 $ 51 € 35 kr 5209 ₪ 144 ¥ 5569 Mex$ 670 NZ$ 63 NOK 410 kr 415 $ 37 $ 220 £ 115 $ 190 € 130 kr 19346 ₪ 534 ¥ 20686 Mex$ 2489 NZ$ 235 NOK 1524 kr 1542 $ 139 $ 203 £ 106 $ 176 € 120 kr 17858 ₪ 493 ¥ 19095 Mex$ 2297 NZ$ 217 NOK 1407 kr 1424 $ 128 Discount for standard touring bike
9 Day tour $ 220 £ 115 $ 190 € 130 kr 19346 ₪ 534 ¥ 20686 Mex$ 2489 NZ$ 235 NOK 1524 kr 1542 $ 139 6 day tour $ 161 £ 84 $ 139 € 95 kr 14138 ₪ 390 ¥ 15117 Mex$ 1819 NZ$ 172 NOK 1114 kr 1127 $ 101 Bike rental options
Extra day e bike rental $ 68 £ 35 $ 59 € 40 kr 5953 ₪ 164 ¥ 6365 Mex$ 766 NZ$ 72 NOK 469 kr 475 $ 43 Extra day touring bike rental $ 34 £ 18 $ 29 € 20 kr 2976 ₪ 82 ¥ 3183 Mex$ 383 NZ$ 36 NOK 234 kr 237 $ 21 Carbon road bike on request Transfers
Sarlat to Bordeaux On request Extra luggage transfer (per piece and per day) $ 34 £ 18 $ 29 € 20 kr 2976 ₪ 82 ¥ 3183 Mex$ 383 NZ$ 36 NOK 234 kr 237 $ 21 Extra excursions
Visit & wine tasting package On request Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This tour is being offered with electric bikes included which reduces a moderate to difficult route to an easy route, depending on the amount of assistance you use. For those electric cyclists who want more of a challenge, you can use less assistance as you tackle the hills and increase the difficulty level as you choose. Standard touring bikes and road bikes are also available which increases the difficulty level to moderate to difficult. To enjoy this tour to its full potential, you should have a good level of fitness and be comfortable cycling hills, regardless of which type of bike you use. Daily distances range from 16 to 40 miles (26 to 64 km) with ascents and descents.
Airport Info
The closest international airport to your tour start is Bordeaux-Merignac Airport (BOD). However, flying to Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) is also very convenient, especially if you are spending time in Paris before your tour.
Local Travel
Bordeaux Airport
From the airport, there is a Navette Shuttle bus that provides transfers from the airport to the train station. Travel time is 30 minutes and there are departures every hour from 8 am to 11 pm. A one-way ticket is approx. €8 and can be purchased from the driver (VISA and MC accepted). You will find the shuttle bus at the exit of the airport hall B.
Paris CDG International Airport
You can take the TGV train from Charles de Gaulle. There is a TGV station (located under terminal 2). Travel time to Bordeaux Saint-Jean is +/- 3 1/2 hours. There are several departures daily.
Paris City Center
There is a TGV train from the city (Gare Montparnasse) to Bordeaux. Travel time is about 2 hours.
Please note that TGV travel requires advance reservation. You can check schedules and fares and reserve your tickets on the SNCF site.Climate
Classified as having an ‘oceanic climate’ due to its situation 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, although the amount of rainfall during the summer the months prevents it from being classified as such. Below you will find monthly weather averages for the region.
Remarks
Also available: 24 or 27-speed standard touring bike with two panniers, handlebar bag with map holder, bottle cage, lock, safety vest, helmet, and repair kit as well as one odometer per booking. Road bikes are available as well!
Important to know
Travel 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
Book an extra night in Bordeaux or Sarlat!
Tour Operator
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