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Bike ride in the heart of the great Bordeaux vineyards

4 days / 3 days riding  / ref. BO2 / Difficulty Sustained / Round trip
from 550 €
per person

Your bike tour in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards:

From Bordeaux, discover the greatest vineyards of Bordeaux in 3 stages! Cross the Entre-deux-Mers and its gentle, rolling countryside to reach the medieval town of Saint-Émilion, where the quality of its wines is matched only by the majesty of its architecture. After Lalande de Pomerol, the vineyards of the Côtes de Bourg take you to Blaye and its imposing citadel. Of course, your cycle trip along the Bordeaux Wine Route would not be complete without a foray into the heart of the vast Haut-Médoc or without a glimpse of the mythical Château Margaux!

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Tour highlights

  • The Roger Lapébie cycle path to leave Bordeaux easily
  • Saint-Émilion: a city full of history
  • Cycling in the heart of the great appellations: a real treat!

Day 1Arrival in Bordeaux


Bordeaux is one of the cities in France that has made the greatest effort to develop its cycle paths! Take the time to visit its old town, a veritable labyrinth of medieval streets, or stroll along the docks of the Garonne river, which have been completely renovated.

Day 2Bordeaux – Saint Emilion | 64 km


Once you have crossed its emblematic stone bridge, leave Bordeaux easily on the Roger Lapébie cycle path, which takes you through the vineyards of the Entre-deux-Mer to the majestic Sauve-Majeure Abbey, which combines Gothic and Romanesque art. After a stop at the foot of the imposing medieval castle of Rauzan, continue your discovery of the Bordeaux Wine Route to the prestigious village of Saint-Emilion, famous for its vineyards but also one of the richest villages in France in terms of historic monuments.

Day 3Saint-Emilion – Blaye | 65 km


After a final stroll in the heart of the medieval town, hop on your bike to reach the vineyards of Pomerol. Then it’s time to discover the Côtes de Blaye AOC. Blaye is famous for its imposing and majestic citadel overlooking the Gironde river, built by Vauban in the 17th century and listed as a historic monument.

Day 4Blaye – Bordeaux | 61 km


Cross the Gironde estuary to Lamarque and cycle through the heart of the Haut-Médoc and its great wine appellations. Finally, take a look at the famous Château Margaux before returning to Bordeaux on the new cycle paths.
Departure at the end of the stage.

Possibility to add an extra night in Bordeaux.


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Your accommodation

These hotels offer all the comfort and well-earned rest after a cycling day (private bathroom). A perfect place to enjoy all the centres of interest around.
These hotels provide charming services on high quality as well as a great location.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.
Including :

• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the stages
• Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
• Boat transfer on Day 4
• A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (3 nights included)

Including :

• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the stages
• Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
• Boat transfer on Day 4
• A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (3 nights included)

Children discount :from 0 to 2 years old : - 90%
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%

(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )

ARCADE hybrid bike - 21 speed gears

CLOSED or UNIVERSAL frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 front bag
  • 1 kit repair (per booking)
  • 1 lock

Helmet not provided

ARCADE or VELO DE VILLE e-bike - 7 speed gears (or similar)

UNIVERSAL frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 front bag
  • 1 kit repair (per booking)
  • 1 lock

Helmet not provided

Practical details

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.

Your travel appYour journeyHow to arrive in BordeauxReturn

Your travel app

You’ll have personalized access to our travel app, which you can download onto your smartphone.
This app includes all your cycling stages, tourist and practical content, as well as your accommodation. The application will guide you along your route, like a GPS, during your cycling stages.

If you would like a printed version of the roadbook (including color maps of your stages), please let us know when you book your trip. It will be provided at your first accommodation.

Your journey

Tour description

Roads with little traffic through vineyards and some cycling paths near Bordeaux and in its city center.

Bike stages trip profiles

Bordeaux – St Emilion : 64 km / elevation gain: 564m / elevation loss: 489m
St Emilion – Blaye : 65 km / elevation gain: 434m / elevation loss: 490m
Blaye – Bordeaux : 61km / elevation gain: 188m / elevation loss: 181m

How to arrive in Bordeaux

By train
From Paris Montparnasse station >> Bordeaux St Jean station (about 2h10 by TGV train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en

By plane

  • 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

Return

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)
    – Bordeaux Station >> Paris Montparnasse Station (TGV train).
    – Bordeaux Station >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 Station (train + TGV train).

Close Airport:
– Bordeaux Airport: www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en


Trip overall rating : / 2 testimonials

« A great cycle trip »
« We thoroughly enjoyed our cycle around Bordeaux. The variation we saw in the landscape, the delicious wines ... »
Bruce New Zealand travel date: 11 June 2023
« Bon circuit »
« Des balades magnifiques à travers un paysage varié.  »
Jacques France travel date: 19 June 2022