Bordeaux to Sarlat Wine and E-Bike Tour
France Bike Tours
A cycling experience for food & wine lovers!
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length6–9 days
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Prices from€1243 Rates
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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 spectacular. 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
This tour is be offered as a 6 or 9-day tour. You decide!
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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. The longer version includes an 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.Option: If the stage ‘Les Eyzies to Sarlat (54 km) is too long, you can add a night halfway and stay in the nice town of Montignac (it means 2 stages of around 27 km each). Thanks to this extra night in Montignac you have plenty of time to visit Lascaux grottos.
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)
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. The longer version includes an 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.Option: If the stage ‘Les Eyzies to Sarlat (54 km) is too long, you can add a night halfway and stay in the nice town of Montignac (it means 2 stages of around 27 km each). Thanks to this extra night in Montignac you have plenty of time to visit Lascaux grottos.
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 accommodations
Sample 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)
Bergerac - Hotel de France (www.hoteldefrance-bergerac.com)
Les Eyzies - Hostellerie du Passeur (https://www.hostellerie-du-passeur.com/)
Sarlat - (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
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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
- Helmet rental (free of charge, must be reserved in advance)
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
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Dates & Pricing
Dates
Daily arrivals are possible from March 1 through 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
6-Day Tour
Standard Superior 2-3 people $ 2367 £ 1218 $ 2,153 € 1433 Ft 598999 kr 212682 ₪ 5761 ¥ 239360 Mex$ 31266 NZ$ 2622 kr 17056 zł 6339 S$ 2070 kr 16997 CHF 1362 $ 1,542 $ 2945 £ 1516 $ 2,679 € 1783 Ft 745301 kr 264628 ₪ 7168 ¥ 297822 Mex$ 38902 NZ$ 3262 kr 21222 zł 7887 S$ 2575 kr 21148 CHF 1695 $ 1,918 4-5 people $ 2186 £ 1125 $ 1,988 € 1323 Ft 553019 kr 196356 ₪ 5319 ¥ 220986 Mex$ 28866 NZ$ 2420 kr 15747 zł 5852 S$ 1911 kr 15692 CHF 1258 $ 1,423 $ 2764 £ 1422 $ 2,514 € 1673 Ft 699320 kr 248302 ₪ 6726 ¥ 279448 Mex$ 36502 NZ$ 3061 kr 19912 zł 7401 S$ 2416 kr 19844 CHF 1590 $ 1,800 6+ people $ 2053 £ 1057 $ 1,868 € 1243 Ft 519579 kr 184483 ₪ 4997 ¥ 207624 Mex$ 27120 NZ$ 2274 kr 14795 zł 5498 S$ 1795 kr 14743 CHF 1182 $ 1,337 $ 2632 £ 1354 $ 2,394 € 1593 Ft 665880 kr 236429 ₪ 6404 ¥ 266086 Mex$ 34757 NZ$ 2914 kr 18960 zł 7047 S$ 2301 kr 18895 CHF 1514 $ 1,714 Single supplement $ 501 £ 258 $ 455 € 303 Ft 126655 kr 44970 ₪ 1218 ¥ 50611 Mex$ 6611 NZ$ 554 kr 3606 zł 1340 S$ 438 kr 3594 CHF 288 $ 326 $ 1199 £ 617 $ 1,091 € 726 Ft 303471 kr 107751 ₪ 2919 ¥ 121267 Mex$ 15840 NZ$ 1328 kr 8641 zł 3211 S$ 1049 kr 8611 CHF 690 $ 781 Solo travel supplement $ 781 £ 402 $ 711 € 473 Ft 197716 kr 70201 ₪ 1902 ¥ 79007 Mex$ 10320 NZ$ 865 kr 5630 zł 2092 S$ 683 kr 5610 CHF 450 $ 509 9-Day Tour
Standard Superior 2-3 people $ 3220 £ 1657 $ 2,929 € 1949 Ft 814689 kr 289265 ₪ 7836 ¥ 325550 Mex$ 42524 NZ$ 3566 kr 23198 zł 8621 S$ 2815 kr 23117 CHF 1853 $ 2,097 $ 3930 £ 2022 $ 3,575 € 2379 Ft 994431 kr 353085 ₪ 9564 ¥ 397374 Mex$ 51906 NZ$ 4352 kr 28315 zł 10524 S$ 3436 kr 28217 CHF 2261 $ 2,559 4-5 people $ 3038 £ 1563 $ 2,763 € 1839 Ft 768709 kr 272939 ₪ 7393 ¥ 307176 Mex$ 40124 NZ$ 3364 kr 21888 zł 8135 S$ 2656 kr 21812 CHF 1748 $ 1,978 $ 3748 £ 1929 $ 3,410 € 2269 Ft 948451 kr 336759 ₪ 9122 ¥ 379001 Mex$ 49506 NZ$ 4151 kr 27006 zł 10037 S$ 3277 kr 26913 CHF 2157 $ 2,441 6+ people $ 2906 £ 1495 $ 2,643 € 1759 Ft 735269 kr 261066 ₪ 7072 ¥ 293813 Mex$ 38378 NZ$ 3218 kr 20936 zł 7781 S$ 2541 kr 20864 CHF 1672 $ 1,892 $ 3616 £ 1861 $ 3,289 € 2189 Ft 915010 kr 324885 ₪ 8800 ¥ 365638 Mex$ 47760 NZ$ 4005 kr 26054 zł 9683 S$ 3162 kr 25964 CHF 2081 $ 2,355 Single supplement $ 763 £ 393 $ 694 € 462 Ft 193118 kr 68569 ₪ 1857 ¥ 77170 Mex$ 10080 NZ$ 845 kr 5499 zł 2044 S$ 667 kr 5480 CHF 439 $ 497 $ 1581 £ 813 $ 1,438 € 957 Ft 400030 kr 142035 ₪ 3847 ¥ 159852 Mex$ 20880 NZ$ 1751 kr 11390 zł 4233 S$ 1382 kr 11351 CHF 910 $ 1,029 Solo traveler supplement $ 826 £ 425 $ 751 € 500 Ft 209002 kr 74209 ₪ 2010 ¥ 83517 Mex$ 10909 NZ$ 915 kr 5951 zł 2212 S$ 722 kr 5931 CHF 475 $ 538 Extra Options
Extra nights
Bordeaux
Standard Superior July/Aug Other months Twin/double $ 139 £ 71 $ 126 € 84 Ft 35112 kr 12467 ₪ 338 ¥ 14031 Mex$ 1833 NZ$ 154 kr 1000 zł 372 S$ 121 kr 996 CHF 80 $ 90 $ 131 £ 67 $ 119 € 79 Ft 33022 kr 11725 ₪ 318 ¥ 13196 Mex$ 1724 NZ$ 145 kr 940 zł 349 S$ 114 kr 937 CHF 75 $ 85 $ 165 £ 85 $ 150 € 100 Ft 41800 kr 14842 ₪ 402 ¥ 16703 Mex$ 2182 NZ$ 183 kr 1190 zł 442 S$ 144 kr 1186 CHF 95 $ 108 Single supplement $ 104 £ 54 $ 95 € 63 Ft 26334 kr 9350 ₪ 253 ¥ 10523 Mex$ 1375 NZ$ 115 kr 750 zł 279 S$ 91 kr 747 CHF 60 $ 68 $ 96 £ 49 $ 87 € 58 Ft 24244 kr 8608 ₪ 233 ¥ 9688 Mex$ 1265 NZ$ 106 kr 690 zł 257 S$ 84 kr 688 CHF 55 $ 62 $ 139 £ 71 $ 126 € 84 Ft 35112 kr 12467 ₪ 338 ¥ 14031 Mex$ 1833 NZ$ 154 kr 1000 zł 372 S$ 121 kr 996 CHF 80 $ 90 Sarlat
Standard Superior July/August Other months July/August Other months Twin/double $ 149 £ 76 $ 135 € 90 Ft 37620 kr 13358 ₪ 362 ¥ 15033 Mex$ 1964 NZ$ 165 kr 1071 zł 398 S$ 130 kr 1067 CHF 86 $ 97 $ 131 £ 67 $ 119 € 79 Ft 33022 kr 11725 ₪ 318 ¥ 13196 Mex$ 1724 NZ$ 145 kr 940 zł 349 S$ 114 kr 937 CHF 75 $ 85 $ 253 £ 130 $ 230 € 153 Ft 63955 kr 22708 ₪ 615 ¥ 25556 Mex$ 3338 NZ$ 280 kr 1821 zł 677 S$ 221 kr 1815 CHF 145 $ 165 $ 243 £ 125 $ 221 € 147 Ft 61447 kr 21817 ₪ 591 ¥ 24554 Mex$ 3207 NZ$ 269 kr 1750 zł 650 S$ 212 kr 1744 CHF 140 $ 158 Single supplement $ 61 £ 31 $ 56 € 37 Ft 15466 kr 5491 ₪ 149 ¥ 6180 Mex$ 807 NZ$ 68 kr 440 zł 164 S$ 53 kr 439 CHF 35 $ 40 $ 61 £ 31 $ 56 € 37 Ft 15466 kr 5491 ₪ 149 ¥ 6180 Mex$ 807 NZ$ 68 kr 440 zł 164 S$ 53 kr 439 CHF 35 $ 40 $ 200 £ 103 $ 182 € 121 Ft 50578 kr 17958 ₪ 486 ¥ 20211 Mex$ 2640 NZ$ 221 kr 1440 zł 535 S$ 175 kr 1435 CHF 115 $ 130 $ 200 £ 103 $ 182 € 121 Ft 50578 kr 17958 ₪ 486 ¥ 20211 Mex$ 2640 NZ$ 221 kr 1440 zł 535 S$ 175 kr 1435 CHF 115 $ 130 Montignac
Standard Superior Twin/double $ 218 £ 112 $ 198 € 132 Ft 55176 kr 19591 ₪ 531 ¥ 22049 Mex$ 2880 NZ$ 241 kr 1571 zł 584 S$ 191 kr 1566 CHF 125 $ 142 $ 347 £ 178 $ 316 € 210 Ft 87781 kr 31168 ₪ 844 ¥ 35077 Mex$ 4582 NZ$ 384 kr 2499 zł 929 S$ 303 kr 2491 CHF 200 $ 226 Single supplement $ 131 £ 67 $ 119 € 79 Ft 33022 kr 11725 ₪ 318 ¥ 13196 Mex$ 1724 NZ$ 145 kr 940 zł 349 S$ 114 kr 937 CHF 75 $ 85 $ 226 £ 116 $ 206 € 137 Ft 57267 kr 20333 ₪ 551 ¥ 22884 Mex$ 2989 NZ$ 251 kr 1631 zł 606 S$ 198 kr 1625 CHF 130 $ 147 Discount for standard touring bike
9 Day tour $ 235 £ 121 $ 213 € 142 Ft 59357 kr 21075 ₪ 571 ¥ 23719 Mex$ 3098 NZ$ 260 kr 1690 zł 628 S$ 205 kr 1684 CHF 135 $ 153 6 day tour $ 155 £ 80 $ 141 € 94 Ft 39292 kr 13951 ₪ 378 ¥ 15701 Mex$ 2051 NZ$ 172 kr 1119 zł 416 S$ 136 kr 1115 CHF 89 $ 101 Bike rental options
Extra day e bike rental $ 69 £ 36 $ 63 € 42 Ft 17556 kr 6234 ₪ 169 ¥ 7015 Mex$ 916 NZ$ 77 kr 500 zł 186 S$ 61 kr 498 CHF 40 $ 45 Extra day touring bike rental $ 35 £ 18 $ 32 € 21 Ft 8778 kr 3117 ₪ 84 ¥ 3508 Mex$ 458 NZ$ 38 kr 250 zł 93 S$ 30 kr 249 CHF 20 $ 23 Carbon road bike on request Transfers
Sarlat to Bordeaux On request Extra luggage transfer (per piece and per day) $ 35 £ 18 $ 32 € 21 Ft 8778 kr 3117 ₪ 84 ¥ 3508 Mex$ 458 NZ$ 38 kr 250 zł 93 S$ 30 kr 249 CHF 20 $ 23 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!
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