Bordeaux Wine Country
France Bike Tours
Cycling in Bordeaux - a bike tour through French wine country
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Overview
Cycling a loop around Bordeaux, you will pedal the finest Bordeaux wine route! 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 ancient land.
Highlights
- Sauterne vineyards
- 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 and excursion to Sauternes vineyards, 28 mi. (46 km)
Day 3: Cadillac - St. Emilion, 30 mi. (50 km)
Day 4: St. Emilion - 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 you arrive at your centrally located hotel, try out your bikes and cycle Bordeaux, with its numerous green and flowered fields and its exceptional heritage. The quality of life is naturally punctuated with gastronomic pleasures and wonderful nightlife.Day 2: Bordeaux - Cadillac, 30 mi. (48 km)
Leave the town center of Bordeaux and embark on an easy ride on an original and rustic cycling path that will lead you to Créon, a typically fortified village of this area. Continue through the vineyards of Cadillac until the wall of the village surrounds you.Option: Add an extra night in Cadillac and 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 - St Emilion, 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-Emilion, one of the richest villages in historical testimonies.Day 4: St Emilion - Blaye, 40 mi. (64 km)
Leave behind St Emilion 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 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 the 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.
Accommodation
Accommodations in either 3-star (standard category) or 3 and 4-star (superior category).
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 5 nights
- Breakfasts
- Luggage transportation
- 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, 2020 and 2021
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Tour package
Standard category
Superior category
Twin/double
$ 1613 £ 890 $ 1,520 € 957 $ 1734 kr 10370 $ 1,136
$ 1841 £ 1015 $ 1,734 € 1092 $ 1978 kr 11833 $ 1,296
Single supplement
$ 598 £ 330 $ 564 € 355 $ 643 kr 3847 $ 421
$ 666 £ 367 $ 627 € 395 $ 716 kr 4280 $ 469
Dinners included (5)
$ 337 £ 186 $ 318 € 200 $ 362 kr 2167 $ 237
$ 354 £ 195 $ 333 € 210 $ 380 kr 2276 $ 249
Solo traveler supplement
$ 337 £ 186 $ 318 € 200 $ 362 kr 2167 $ 237
$ 337 £ 186 $ 318 € 200 $ 362 kr 2167 $ 237
Excursion to Sauternes + extra night in
Cadillac including bike rentalStandard category Superior category Twin/double $ 219 £ 121 $ 206 € 130 $ 236 kr 1409 $ 154 $ 236 £ 130 $ 222 € 140 $ 254 kr 1517 $ 166 Single supplement $ 84 £ 46 $ 79 € 50 $ 91 kr 542 $ 59 $ 118 £ 65 $ 111 € 70 $ 127 kr 759 $ 83 Tour package
Standard category
Superior category
Twin/double
$ 1660 £ 916 $ 1,564 € 985 $ 1785 kr 10674 $ 1,169
$ 1939 £ 1069 $ 1,826 € 1150 $ 2083 kr 12462 $ 1,365
Single supplement
$ 598 £ 330 $ 564 € 355 $ 643 kr 3847 $ 421
$ 759 £ 418 $ 715 € 450 $ 815 kr 4876 $ 534
Dinners included (5)
$ 354 £ 195 $ 333 € 210 $ 380 kr 2276 $ 249
$ 354 £ 195 $ 333 € 210 $ 380 kr 2276 $ 249
Solo traveler supplement
$ 346 £ 191 $ 326 € 205 $ 371 kr 2221 $ 243
$ 346 £ 191 $ 326 € 205 $ 371 kr 2221 $ 243
Excursion to Sauternes + extra night in
Cadillac including bike rentalStandard category Superior category Twin/double $ 219 £ 121 $ 206 € 130 $ 236 kr 1409 $ 154 $ 236 £ 130 $ 222 € 140 $ 254 kr 1517 $ 166 Single supplement $ 84 £ 46 $ 79 € 50 $ 91 kr 542 $ 59 $ 118 £ 65 $ 111 € 70 $ 127 kr 759 $ 83 Extra Options
Electric bicycle: $ 118 £ 65 $ 111 € 70 $ 127 kr 759 $ 83 Extra day bike rental: $ 51 £ 28 $ 48 € 30 $ 54 kr 325 $ 36 Extra day electric bike rental: $ 59 £ 33 $ 56 € 35 $ 63 kr 379 $ 42 Trailer/child bike/infant seat: on request
Extra night (Bordeaux) Standard category Superior category Twin/double $ 148 £ 82 $ 140 € 88 $ 159 kr 954 $ 104 $ 223 £ 123 $ 210 € 132 $ 239 kr 1430 $ 157 Single supplement $ 126 £ 70 $ 119 € 75 $ 136 kr 813 $ 89 $ 152 £ 84 $ 143 € 90 $ 163 kr 975 $ 107 Transfers from Bordeaux to airport:
1 - 4 ppl. sharing costs: $ 101 £ 56 $ 95 € 60 $ 109 kr 650 $ 71 5 - 8 ppl. sharing costs: $ 135 £ 74 $ 127 € 80 $ 145 kr 867 $ 95
Electric bicycle: $ 118 £ 65 $ 111 € 70 $ 127 kr 759 $ 83 Extra day bike rental: $ 51 £ 28 $ 48 € 30 $ 54 kr 325 $ 36 Extra day electric bike rental: $ 59 £ 33 $ 56 € 35 $ 63 kr 379 $ 42 Trailer/child bike/infant seat: on request
Extra night (Bordeaux) Standard category Superior category Twin/double $ 142 £ 78 $ 133 € 84 $ 152 kr 910 $ 100 $ 212 £ 117 $ 200 € 126 $ 228 kr 1365 $ 150 Single supplement $ 126 £ 70 $ 119 € 75 $ 136 kr 813 $ 89 $ 152 £ 84 $ 143 € 90 $ 163 kr 975 $ 107 Transfers from Bordeaux to airport:
1 - 4 ppl. sharing costs: coming soon
5 - 8 ppl. sharing costs: coming soonExtra 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. A good website to use to check regional weather conditions including average high/low temperatures, average rainfall and more weather-related facts is weatherbase.com. Average high/low temperatures in °F for Bordeaux are: March 57/40°, April 61/43°, May 67/50°, June 73/55°, July 79/59°, August 79/59°, September 74/54°, and October 64/48°.
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
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) 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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We do not inflate tour prices.
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Photos
![Saint-Émilion is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo via Flickr:traveljunction]()
![Cycling on the Pont de Pierre Bridge in Bordeaux. Photo by Olivier Aumage]()
![Some local Sauternes wine to finish off the great biking day! Photo via Flickr:Megan Cole]()
![Bordeaux is filled with vineyards and chateaux! Photo via Flickr:billbl]()
![Church courtyard in Saint Emilion, France. Photo via Flickr:Bob Familiar]()
![Overlooking Saint Emilion in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. Photo via Wikimedia Commons:Chensiyuan]()
![Wine tasting in Bordeaux, France! Photo via Flickr:mescon]()
![Sauterne wine in southern France. Photo via Flickr:Megan Mallen]()
![Vineyards abound along the Bordeaux Wine Country Bike Tour. Photo via Flickr:Dennis Jarvis]()
![Panorama in Saint Emilion, France. Photo via Wikimedia Commons:Didier Descounens]()
![Place de la Bourse with tram in Bourdeaux, France. Photo via Wikimedia Commons:Phillip Maiwald]()
![St Emilion wines to try in Aquitaine, France. Flickr:Dennis Jarvis]()
![Chateau Margaux welcomes you in Margaux, France.... Photo via Wikimedia Commons:Public Domain]()
![Wildberry pear crumble - French desserts to fuel your bike tour. Photo via Flickr:PacificVancouver]()
![Bordeaux along River Garonne River within Gironde region of France. Photo via Flickr:Jean Balczesak]()
![Rosé Wine in the Languedoc region is a must! Flickr:Susanne Nilsoon]()
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