Bordeaux Wine Country
France Bike Tours
Cycling in Bordeaux - Biking through French wine country
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length6 days
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Prices from€1081 Rates
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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, 29 mi. (46 km)
Day 3: Cadillac - Saint-Émilion, 30 mi. (49 km)
Day 4: Saint-Émilion - Blaye, 40 mi. (65 km)
Day 5: Blaye - Bordeaux, 39 mi. (62 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 through 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 in this area. Continue through the vineyards of Cadillac until the wall of the village surrounds you.Elevation: +360m
Option: Add an extra night in Cadillac & excursion to Sauternes vineyards, 29 mi. (46 km)
Today’s adventure is a loop through the vineyards. After a ride between forests and vineyards, the Château 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: +390m
Day 3: Cadillac - Saint-Émilion, 30 mi. (49 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: +420m
Day 4: Saint-Émilion - Blaye, 40 mi. (65 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: +510m
Day 5: Blaye - Bordeaux, 39 mi. (62 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: +185m
Day 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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Map
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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
Accommodations in either 3-star (standard category) or 3 and 4-star (superior category).
Bicycles
![Hybrid CUBE men's touring bike]()
Standard Bike
TREK FX3
Open or closed frame.
Accessories:
- Rear pannier
- Handlebar bag
- Smartphone holder
- Repair kit
- Lock
![E-Bike CUBE men's or women's touring bike]()
E-Bike
CUBE Touring
Open or closed frame.
Accessories:
- Rear pannier
- Handlebar bag
- Smartphone holder
- Repair kit
- Lock
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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)
- Trek FX3 standard bike
- Route descriptions and maps (one set per room)
- Tour information
- Boat transfer on Day 5
- City taxes
- 7-day emergency hotline
- Personalized navigation app
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
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Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Questions about dates or pricing? We’re here to help! Call 800-951-4384 to talk to a Tour Specialist now.
Apr 18–30 (Daily)Apr 18–30 (Daily) Standard € 1081 Book Apr 18–30 (Daily)Apr 18–30 (Daily) Standard € 1504 Book Apr 18–30 (Daily)Apr 18–30 (Daily) Superior € 1369 Book Apr 18–30 (Daily)Apr 18–30 (Daily) Superior € 1919 Book May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) Standard € 1119 Book May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) Standard € 1542 Book May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) Superior € 1406 Book May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) Superior € 1956 Book Jun 1–30 (Daily)Jun 1–30 (Daily) Standard € 1119 Book Jun 1–30 (Daily)Jun 1–30 (Daily) Standard € 1542 Book Jun 1–30 (Daily)Jun 1–30 (Daily) Superior € 1406 Book Jun 1–30 (Daily)Jun 1–30 (Daily) Superior € 1956 Book Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) Standard € 1119 Book Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) Standard € 1542 Book Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) Superior € 1406 Book Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) Superior € 1956 Book Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) Standard € 1119 Book Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) Standard € 1542 Book Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) Superior € 1406 Book Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) Superior € 1956 Book Sep 1–30 (Daily)Sep 1–30 (Daily) Standard € 1119 Book Sep 1–30 (Daily)Sep 1–30 (Daily) Standard € 1542 Book Sep 1–30 (Daily)Sep 1–30 (Daily) Superior € 1406 Book Sep 1–30 (Daily)Sep 1–30 (Daily) Superior € 1956 Book Oct 1–10 (Daily)Oct 1–10 (Daily) Standard € 1081 Book Oct 1–10 (Daily)Oct 1–10 (Daily) Standard € 1504 Book Oct 1–10 (Daily)Oct 1–10 (Daily) Superior € 1369 Book Oct 1–10 (Daily)Oct 1–10 (Daily) Superior € 1919 Book Pricing details and extra options
- Low Season 2026 Daily Apr 18–30 & Oct 1–10 from € 10812026 departures: Daily Apr 18–30 and Oct 1–10
2026 April Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 October Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour Package Double occupancy € 1081 Single occupancy € 1504 Solo traveler € 1710 Bike Rental Price Standard bike Included Electric bike € 52 - High Season 2026 Daily May 1–Sep 30 from € 11192026 departures: Daily May 1–Sep 30
2026 May Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 July Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 August Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour Package Double occupancy € 1119 Single occupancy € 1542 Solo traveler € 1748 Bike Rental Price Standard bike Included Electric bike € 52
- Low Season 2026 Daily Apr 18–30 & Oct 1–10 from € 13692026 departures: Daily Apr 18–30 and Oct 1–10
2026 April Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 October Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour Package Double occupancy € 1369 Single occupancy € 1919 Solo traveler € 2125 Bike Rental Price Standard bike Included Electric bike € 52 - High Season 2026 Daily May 1–Sep 30 from € 14062026 departures: Daily May 1–Sep 30
2026 May Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 July Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 August Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour Package Double occupancy € 1406 Single occupancy € 1956 Solo traveler € 2162 Bike Rental Price Standard bike Included Electric bike € 52
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Extra Nights Bordeaux - Standard Double occupancy € 90 Single occupancy € 158 Bordeaux - Superior Double occupancy € 148 Single occupancy € 216 Excursions to Sauternes Vineyards Includes extra night in CadillacPrice Standard Double occupancy € 100 Single occupancy € 153 Superior Double occupancy € 116 Single occupancy € 195 Bike Rental Bike rental for excursion, standard bike € 16 Bike rental for excursion, electric bike € 32 Child Equipment Price Follow-me tandem For children aged 5 to 8 years (height 3’5’’ to 4’4’’) — 16” or 20” bike included€ 90 Child trailer For babies or children up to 25 kg maximum€ 64 Baby seat For babies or children weighing up to 22 kg maximum, mounted on the rear rack€ 22 Extra Luggage Per piece, maximum 20 kgsPrice Extra Luggage € 127
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
- Low Season 2026 Daily Apr 18–30 & Oct 1–10 from € 1081
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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.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
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Photos
![Wine region of Blaye along the River Gironde. CC:michael clarke stuff]()
![Local Sauternes wine to end a great biking day! Flickr:Megan Cole]()
![Saint-Émilion is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Aquitaine, France. Flickr:traveljunction]()
![Church courtyard in Saint-Émilion, France. Flickr:Bob Familiar]()
![The Romanesque Cathédrale St. André, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bordeaux, France. CC:Lockx3r]()
![Saint-Émilion, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. CC:Chensiyuan]()
![Vineyards abound: Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux Wine Tour in southwestern France. Flickr:Dennis Jarvis]()
![Saint-Émilion wines to try in Aquitaine, France. Flickr:Dennis Jarvis]()
![Pont de Pierre, Bordeaux, France. CC:Bert Kaufman]()
![Château Margaux welcomes you in Margaux, France.... Flickr:Campus France]()
![Chateau Margaux in Margaux, France. CC:Augustas Didžgalvis]()
![Fancy French desserts! Flickr:John Mason]()
![Saint-Émilion, Aquitaine, France. Flickr:Frédéric BISSON]()
![Bordeaux along River Garonne River within Gironde region of France. Flickr:Jean Balczesak]()
![Great local Saint-Émilion wines in Bordeaux! Flickr:eddie Welker]()
![Saint-Émilion, Aquitaine, France. Flickr:Duane Huff]()
![Jardin des Lumières, Bordeaux, France. CC:Marc Ryckaert]()
![Cathédrale St. André, Bordeaux, France. Flickr:Luca Sartoni]()
![Local Sauternes wine in Bordeaux, France. Flickr:Dominic Lockyer]()
![Panorama in Saint-Émilion, France. CC:Didier Descounens]()
![Great French food! Flickr:yoppy]()
![Sightseeing in Saint-Émilion, France. Flickr:Duane Huff]()
![Sauterne wine in southern France. Flickr:Megan Mallen]()
![Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Flickr:didier.camus]()
![Typical architecture in Saint-Émilion, France. Flickr:Duane Huff]()
![Place de la Bourse in Bourdeaux, France. CC:Nguyenhuuthanh]()
![Saint-Émilion, France. Flickr:descrubriendoelmundo]()
![Vineyards around Saint-Émilion, France. Flickr:Julien Lavergne]()
![Chateau Pichon-Longueville in Aquitaine, France. Flickr:BillBl]()
![Saint-Émilion wine! Flickr:Party Lin]()
![Wine tasting in Bordeaux, France! Flickr:mescon]()
![Biking through Bordeaux, France. Flickr:traveljunction]()
![Cathédrale Saint-André in Bordeaux, France. Flickr:Stas Rozhkov]()
![Sauternes wine tasting in Bordeaux, France. Flickr:Syvwlch]()
![Bordeaux, France. Flickr:Stas Rozhkov]()
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