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, 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, 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.
elevation gain : 450m / elevation loss : 441mOption: 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.
elevation gain : 396m elevation loss : 393mDay 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.
elevation gain : 462m / elevation loss : 394mDay 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.
elevation gain : 434m / elevation loss : 490mDay 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.
elevation gain : 188m / elevation loss : 181mDay 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
- Repair kit (1 pump, 1 inner tube, patches,1 tire changer, tools)
- Lock
- Mileage counter
- Front waterproof bag (9L) with map holder
- Waterproof rear saddlebags
- Pedals (other pedals available on request)
- Front and rear lighting
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)
- 21-speed arcade standard 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
- Helmet rental (free of charge, must be reserved in advance)
- Entrance fees
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Daily arrivals possible from March 1 to 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
Standard
Superior
Twin/double
$ 1890 £ 977 $ 1,675 € 1118 kr 171409 ₪ 4534 ¥ 186576 Mex$ 20429 NZ$ 2058 NOK 13322 kr 13125 $ 1,233
$ 2178 £ 1126 $ 1,930 € 1288 kr 197472 ₪ 5223 ¥ 214947 Mex$ 23536 NZ$ 2371 NOK 15348 kr 15120 $ 1,421
Single supplement
$ 707 £ 365 $ 626 € 418 kr 64087 ₪ 1695 ¥ 69758 Mex$ 7638 NZ$ 769 NOK 4981 kr 4907 $ 461
$ 874 £ 452 $ 775 € 517 kr 79265 ₪ 2097 ¥ 86279 Mex$ 9447 NZ$ 952 NOK 6160 kr 6069 $ 570
Solo traveler supplement $ 316 £ 163 $ 280 € 187 kr 28670 ₪ 758 ¥ 31207 Mex$ 3417 NZ$ 344 NOK 2228 kr 2195 $ 206 Excursion to Sauternes + extra night in
Cadillac including bike rentalStandard Superior Twin/double $ 223 £ 115 $ 198 € 132 kr 20238 ₪ 535 ¥ 22029 Mex$ 2412 NZ$ 243 NOK 1573 kr 1550 $ 146 $ 250 £ 129 $ 222 € 148 kr 22691 ₪ 600 ¥ 24699 Mex$ 2704 NZ$ 272 NOK 1764 kr 1737 $ 163 Single supplement $ 90 £ 46 $ 79 € 53 kr 8126 ₪ 215 ¥ 8845 Mex$ 968 NZ$ 98 NOK 632 kr 622 $ 58 $ 142 £ 73 $ 126 € 84 kr 12879 ₪ 341 ¥ 14018 Mex$ 1535 NZ$ 155 NOK 1001 kr 986 $ 93 Extra Options
Bikes and accessories
Electric bicycle $ 134 £ 69 $ 118 € 79 kr 12112 ₪ 320 ¥ 13184 Mex$ 1444 NZ$ 145 NOK 941 kr 927 $ 87 Extra day bike rental $ 54 £ 28 $ 48 € 32 kr 4906 ₪ 130 ¥ 5340 Mex$ 585 NZ$ 59 NOK 381 kr 376 $ 35 Extra day electric bike rental $ 63 £ 32 $ 55 € 37 kr 5673 ₪ 150 ¥ 6175 Mex$ 676 NZ$ 68 NOK 441 kr 434 $ 41 Trailer bikes, tandems, children's bikes, and baby seats are available. Please ask.
Extra nights in Bordeaux
Standard category Superior category July/Aug Other months Twin/double $ 142 £ 73 $ 126 € 84 kr 12879 ₪ 341 ¥ 14018 Mex$ 1535 NZ$ 155 NOK 1001 kr 986 $ 93 $ 134 £ 69 $ 118 € 79 kr 12112 ₪ 320 ¥ 13184 Mex$ 1444 NZ$ 145 NOK 941 kr 927 $ 87 $ 232 £ 120 $ 205 € 137 kr 21004 ₪ 556 ¥ 22863 Mex$ 2503 NZ$ 252 NOK 1632 kr 1608 $ 151 Single supplement $ 107 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9659 ₪ 255 ¥ 10514 Mex$ 1151 NZ$ 116 NOK 751 kr 740 $ 69 $ 98 £ 51 $ 87 € 58 kr 8892 ₪ 235 ¥ 9679 Mex$ 1060 NZ$ 107 NOK 691 kr 681 $ 64 $ 107 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9659 ₪ 255 ¥ 10514 Mex$ 1151 NZ$ 116 NOK 751 kr 740 $ 69 Transfers
On request Extra luggage transfer (per piece/per day) $ 36 £ 18 $ 31 € 21 kr 3220 ₪ 85 ¥ 3505 Mex$ 384 NZ$ 39 NOK 250 kr 247 $ 23 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.
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