+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Bike ride in the heart of the great Bordeaux vineyards
- 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!
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Reference : BO2
Difficulty : Sustained
Round trip
From March to October
Departure: daily
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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!
Day 1 : Arrival 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 2 : Bordeaux – 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 3 : Saint-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 4 : Blaye – 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.
Select your category
- from March 1st to 31st
from October 1st to 31st - Departure: daily
240 € / pers.*
325 € / pers.*
240 € / pers.*
325 € / pers.*
- from April 1st to September 30th
- Departure: daily
240 € / pers.*
325 € / pers.*
240 € / pers.*
325 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the stages
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Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
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Boat transfer on Day 4
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1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
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A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
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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)
• 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
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (3 nights included)
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 )
According to the category(price per person)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 83 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.*
+ 130 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.*
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 )
Extras
If you bring your own bike.
(in the case of a single person per booking)
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
CLOSED or UNIVERSAL frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front bag
- 1 kit repair (per booking)
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided
UNIVERSAL frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front bag
- 1 kit repair (per booking)
- 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.
> How to arrive in Bordeaux
> Return
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
Navigation app
Besides the maps, we also provide a personalised navigation app showing points of interest along the route.
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 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 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
New Zealand
travel date: 11 June 2023.
We thoroughly enjoyed our cycle around Bordeaux. The variation we saw in the landscape, the delicious wines we sampled and the great accommodation and service made this a very memorable trip. Pierre was so very helpful throughout, especially rearranging our trip at the last minute to accommodate a cancelled flight. The one concern was our bags were typically not at the hotel when we arrived but this was explained in the briefing notes so we carried a change of clothes as recommended. A more robust tyre for rough tracks also would have been helpful but this too was explained so not a surprise.
France
travel date: 19 June 2022.
Des balades magnifiques à travers un paysage varié.
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