Bordeaux Wine Country
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Cycling in Bordeaux - Biking through French wine country
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- Length6 days
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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 and thus 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.Option: 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.Day 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.Day 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.Day 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.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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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
Accommodations in either 3-star (standard category) or 3 and 4-star (superior category).
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 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)
- 27-speed cube hybrid 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
- Entrance fees
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Daily arrivals possible from March 1 to 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
Standard category
Superior category
Twin/double
$ 1848 £ 970 $ 1,638 € 1100 ₪ 4464 ¥ 168326 NZ$ 1992 NOK 13466 kr 13084 $ 1,204
$ 2184 £ 1146 $ 1,935 € 1300 ₪ 5275 ¥ 198931 NZ$ 2354 NOK 15914 kr 15463 $ 1,423
Single supplement
$ 638 £ 335 $ 566 € 380 ₪ 1542 ¥ 58149 NZ$ 688 NOK 4652 kr 4520 $ 416
$ 789 £ 414 $ 700 € 470 ₪ 1907 ¥ 71921 NZ$ 851 NOK 5753 kr 5591 $ 514
Solo traveler supplement $ 361 £ 190 $ 320 € 215 ₪ 872 ¥ 32900 NZ$ 389 NOK 2632 kr 2557 $ 235 Excursion to Sauternes + extra night in
Cadillac including bike rentalStandard category Superior category Twin/double $ 222 £ 116 $ 197 € 132 ₪ 536 ¥ 20199 NZ$ 239 NOK 1616 kr 1570 $ 144 $ 247 £ 130 $ 219 € 147 ₪ 597 ¥ 22495 NZ$ 266 NOK 1799 kr 1749 $ 161 Single supplement $ 84 £ 44 $ 74 € 50 ₪ 203 ¥ 7651 NZ$ 91 NOK 612 kr 595 $ 55 $ 134 £ 71 $ 119 € 80 ₪ 325 ¥ 12242 NZ$ 145 NOK 979 kr 952 $ 88 Extra Options
Bikes and accessories
Electric bicycle $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 ₪ 304 ¥ 11477 NZ$ 136 NOK 918 kr 892 $ 82 Extra day bike rental $ 50 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 ₪ 122 ¥ 4591 NZ$ 54 NOK 367 kr 357 $ 33 Extra day electric bike rental $ 59 £ 31 $ 52 € 35 ₪ 142 ¥ 5356 NZ$ 63 NOK 428 kr 416 $ 38 Trailer bikes, tandems, children's bikes, and baby seats are available. Please ask.
Extra nights
Bordeaux Standard category Superior category Twin/double $ 160 £ 84 $ 141 € 95 ₪ 386 ¥ 14537 NZ$ 172 NOK 1163 kr 1130 $ 104 $ 230 £ 121 $ 204 € 137 ₪ 556 ¥ 20964 NZ$ 248 NOK 1677 kr 1630 $ 150 Single supplement $ 126 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 ₪ 304 ¥ 11477 NZ$ 136 NOK 918 kr 892 $ 82 $ 109 £ 57 $ 97 € 65 ₪ 264 ¥ 9947 NZ$ 118 NOK 796 kr 773 $ 71 Transfers
On request Extra luggage transfer (per piece/per day) $ 34 £ 18 $ 30 € 20 ₪ 81 ¥ 3060 NZ$ 36 NOK 245 kr 238 $ 22 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
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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.
Covid-19 Info
Country Entry Requirements
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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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