+33(0)2 54 78 62 524 days by bike from Bordeaux to Arcachon
- The quietness of the cycle paths under the shading pine forest
- Arcachon Bay, the Dune du Pilat, the seaside softness
- Bordeaux, World Heritage Site by UNESCO
/ 7 testimonials
Reference : BA3
Difficulty : Very Easy
Linear trip
From March to November
Departure: daily
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Your cycling tour from Bordeaux to Arcachon:
Grab your bikes and follow the bike paths. From Bordeaux to the Atlantic Ocean, beneath shady Landes forest, calm and pines smell will be your route companions. At the end of your journey: the Arcachon Bay!
The key-word: Enjoy!
Day 1 : Arrival in Bordeaux in the morning | Bordeaux - St Médard-en-Jalles | 22 km
In Bordeaux, take a walk along the Garonne docks, meander in the lively streets of St Pierre quarter, bargain-hunt in the Chartrons quarters, have fun on the reflecting mirror of water. Then follow the bike path to your first hotel were a swimming pool is waiting for you.
Day 2 : St Médard en Jalles – Lacanau Océan | 45 km
Through the greatest French pines’ forest, follow the bike path to reach Lacanau-Océan. You will enjoy the quietness of the bike paths before joining the ocean. Reach your hotel, nest in the pines.
Day 3 : Lacanau-Océan – Arcachon | 46 km
Follow the Ocean until Arcachon. This stage is a subtle mix of pines and fines sands’ dunes. Leave your bikes, wherever you wish, to enjoy the beaches. Arriving at the Cap Ferret, take the ferry, with your bikes, to reach Arcachon. The hotel will welcome you, not far from the beaches, to have fun in the Bay waves!
Day 4 : Excursion to the Dune du Pilat | 23 km
Leave Arcachon, following the beaches on the bike paths. Cross Le Moulleau, lively village, and keep going slowly until the Dune du Pilat. You will need a little effort to climb this 110m-high dune. But the reward, once up there, is this amazing view on the Landes forest, the Arcachon Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Go back to Arcachon under the pines’ forest.
Departure at the end of the day
Possibility to book an extra night in Arcachon.
The little extra with Biking France:
Private return transfer from Arcachon to Bordeaux – (on request).
Select your category
- from March 1st to 31st
from November 1st to 30th - Departure: daily
200 € / pers.*
- from April 1st to June 14th
from September 16th to October 31st - Departure: daily
200 € / pers.*
- from June 15th to September 15th
- Departure: daily
240 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
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Equipped cycle rental for 4 days
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Boat transfer from Cap Ferret to Arcachon (bike included)
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1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
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Digital routes (GPX tracks)
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City taxes
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Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
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Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (3 nights included)
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Transfer from Arcachon to Bordeaux and personal bike repatriation
from 3 to 11 years old : - 50%
from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum. )
According to the category(price per person)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 75 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.*
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 80 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 80 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
High season
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*
from 0 to 2 years old : - 90% / from 3 to 11 years old : - 50% / from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum. )
Extras
If you bring your own bike.
- Trailer :
+ 80 € / pers.
(in the case of a single person per booking)
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
OPEN or CLOSED frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 handlebar bag with map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided
UNIVERSAL frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 handlebar bag with map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided
- Rental bikes will be available from our local partner.
- At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
> At the beginning of your tour
> How to arrive in Bordeaux
> Return
Your journey
Tour description
Exclusively cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists.
Bike stages trip profiles
Bordeaux – Saint Médard-en-Jalles: 22km / elevation gain: 70m / elevation loss: 37m
Saint Médard-en-Jalles – Lacanau Océan: 45km / elevation gain: 123m / elevation loss: 135m
Lacanau Océan – Arcachon: 46km / elevation gain: 154m / elevation loss: 173m
Excursion to the Dune du Pilat: 23km / elevation gain: 133m / elevation loss: 133m
GPX files
Besides the maps, we can provide on request the GPX files of your bike stages, as well as a suggestion of free mobile application.
At the beginning of your tour
Thank you for appearing before 10am on the 1st day to leave your luggage in Bordeaux (next to St Jean train station) and retrieve your bike & travel folder.
How to arrive in Bordeaux
By car :
From A10 then A630 highways >> Exit n°4 direction « Bordeaux centre ».
By Train :
From Paris Montparnasse station >> Bordeaux St Jean station (by TGV train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en
By plane :
- From Roissy CDG airport:
– Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station >> Bordeaux St-Jean train station (by TGV train).
www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/public-transport
- From Orly airport:
– Taxi transfer to Montparnasse train station >> Bordeaux St-Jean train station (by TGV train).
– Bus shuttle (Le Bus Direct) : from Orly Sud or Ouest – Line 1 >> Montparnasse train station >> Bordeaux St Jean train station (by TGV train).
www.lebusdirect.com/en/lines-and-schedules/orly-airport-paris-etoile-champs-elysees-line.html
- From Beauvais airport:
– Taxi transfer to Montparnasse train station >> Bordeaux St-Jean train station (by TGV train).
– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> Metro line 1 + line 13 >> Montparnasse train station >> Bordeaux St Jean train station (by TGV train).
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes
- From Bordeaux-Mérignac airport:
– Shuttle transfer (30 minutes) to town center (Bordeaux St Jean train station).
www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en
www.30direct.com
Return
> If you have to come back to the start point:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility.)
– Arcachon Station >> Bordeaux Station (by train)
– Arcachon >> Bordeaux (by taxi)
> If you have to return to Paris (city centre) / Paris Airports :
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility.)
– Arcachon Station >> Bordeaux Station (by train) >> Paris Montparnasse Station (by TGV).
– Arcachon Station >> Bordeaux Station >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 Station (by train + TGV)
> Close Airport:
– Bordeaux airport: www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en
Trip overall rating : / 7 testimonials
France
travel date: 19 April 2022.
Nous avons apprécié cette randonnée en famille avec un enfant de 10 ans. Les pistes cyclables sont très belles, surtout en bord de mer. Les hébergements sont de qualité. Nous la recommandons !
France
travel date: 04 September 2021.
Une belle découverte pour cette première expérience. Une prise en charge efficace et un parcours agréable.
France
travel date: 04 August 2021.
Très belle randonnée, paysages variés et toujours sur des pistes cyclables ce qui est très agréable.
France
travel date: 17 July 2020.
Super séjour fait en couple avec notre petit garçon dans une remorque ! Les vélos étaient très très bien ! Les parcours aussi, attention, terrain un peu accidenté le troisième jour, ça secoue un peu si vous avez des enfants derrière ! Mais dans l’ensemble nous avons adoré ce séjour à vélo !
Australia
travel date: 08 July 2018.
We enjoyed our cycle with Rando Velo very much. The bikes were excellent – may go back to Australia & seek to buy one the same! The maps provided, accommodation & luggage transfer all went well.
France
travel date: 10 August 2017.
Nous ne sommes pas de grand sportif , mais cette première expérience à été très agréable , un sentiment de grande liberté , des parcours agréable à l ombre des pins. Très agréable d arrivée dans les hôtels , bagages , réservation ,la qualité des vélos, tout à été parfait. Nous vous conseillons de profiter des piscines à la fin de chaque parcours, très bon pour les douleurs musculaires, pour le mal aux fesses ….n hésitez pas à tenter l aventure
Denmark
travel date: 12 April 2017.
Wonderful landscape and biking trip for an early spring time. Do not miss the feeling of a cold swim in the Atlantic Ocean. Do not forget to climb the Dune de Pilat and enjoy the magnificient view.
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