+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Cycle tour around Bordeaux and its greatest vineyards
- A bike tour through the most prestigious vineyards of Bordeaux
- The docks of Bordeaux: one of the most wonderful urban heritage in the world
- The fortress of Blaye, built by Vauban
/ 7 testimonials
Reference : BO3
Difficulty : Sustained
Round trip
From March to November
Departure: daily
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Your cycling tour in the great Bordeaux vineyards:
Bordeaux is known all over the world thanks to its famous vineyards.
So, that city full of cultural and historical places is the logical starting point for your cycling trip.
Get carried away by the sweet atmosphere and follow an itinerary which will guide you from the ‘Entre deux mers’ area to the land of ‘Haut Médoc’. Smell the delicate and fruity fragrances spreading from the famous wine properties bearing suggestive names, and dream about the glorious & turbulent past of the old properties you will cross.
Day 1 : Arrival in Bordeaux
From your ideally located hotel, discover Bordeaux, with its numerous green and flowered open spaces, its exceptional heritage, and then its quality of life naturally punctuated with gastronomic pleasures and night parties.
Day 2 : Bordeaux – Cadillac | 47 km
Proud of its new transport facilities, Bordeaux has given a large access to bikes ! This way, easily leave the town centre to ride on an original and rustic cycling path which will lead you to Créon, a typical fortified village of the area ! Then continue through the vineyards of Cadillac to the village’s surrounding walls.
Day 3 : Excursion to Sauternes vineyards | 46 km
Another loop for your papilla and your adventure in the vineyards : After a ride between forest and vineyards, the Chateau Yquem will appear and invite you to discover another taste : a honey flavour for a sweet white wine highly appreciated by wine’s lover ! From the deep cellars to the small routes between vineyards, ride on the path of a soil renown through the entire world. Then en route you will have the opportunity to stop at the Toulouse Lautrec resting place before coming back to Cadillac via Loupiac.
Day 4 : Cadillac – Saint-Emilion | 49 km
This stage will allow you to ride through the heart of ‘Entre-deux Mers’ vineyards, from the Garonne river 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-Emilion, one of the richest historical heritage villages.
Day 5 : Saint-Emilion – Blaye | 65 km
Leave this city symbol of the greatest vintage wines to ride along Bordeaux vineyards and the ‘Bordeaux Supérieur’ terroir then continue to ‘Côtes de Blaye’ AOC vineyards. Blaye is also known for its dignified and magnificent citadel overlooking the Gironde river, which has been built by Vauban during the 17th century and has been classified as historical heritage.
Day 6 : Blaye – Bordeaux | 61 km
Take in some invigorating sea air! Start this ride with a Gironde river boat crossing to reach Lamarque and its Médoc vineyards. For the most courageous and for the vintage wine lovers, an escapade towards Pauillac is a must ! Then, for a wonderful finish, make a stop at the prestigious Château Margaux and reach Bordeaux.
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 November 30th - Departure: daily
395 € / pers.*
490 € / pers.*
395 € / pers.*
490 € / pers.*
- from April 1st to September 30th
- Departure: daily
395 € / pers.*
490 € / pers.*
395 € / pers.*
490 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 5 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 5 days
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Boat transfer on Day 6
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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 (5 nights included)
• 5 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the stages
•
Equipped cycle rental for 5 days
•
Boat transfer on Day 6
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
Digital routes (GPX tracks)
•
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 (5 nights included)
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.*
+ 130 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
from 0 to 2 years old : free / 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.
(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
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)
- stage Bordeaux – Cadillac : 47 km / elevation gain : 450m / elevation loss : 441m
- excursion Cadillac – Sauternes – Cadillac : 46 km / elevation gain : 396m elevation loss : 393m
- stage Cadillac – Saint-Emilion : 49 km / elevation gain : 462m / elevation loss : 394m
- stage Saint-Emilion – Blaye : 65 km / elevation gain : 434m / elevation loss : 490m
- stage Blaye – Bordeaux : 61 km / elevation gain : 188m / elevation loss : 181m
GPX files
Besides the maps, we also provide the GPX files of your bike stages, as well as a suggestion of free mobile application (if you do not have a bike touring GPS).
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 : / 7 testimonials
France
travel date: 24 August 2020.
Prestations de qualité avec une organisation très flexible.
France
travel date: 04 July 2019.
Voyage inoubliable pour nos 45 ans! Tous a été super avec RandoVelo (hébergement, application pour les trajets, vélo de bonne qualité)
France
travel date: 06 August 2018.
Merci à Marie pour nous avoir aidé à organiser ce séjour dans le Bordelais. Nous étions trois couples, les femmes ont pris des vélos électriques, les hommes avec des vélos perso, cela nous a permis d’avoir un bon rythme, et donc de prendre notre temps pour des visites, Hôtel et restaurants au top, de belles découvertes. Bravo à l’équipe de Rando Vélo, et à bientôt dans une autre Région ou Pays.
France
travel date: 12 October 2016.
Très bonne organisation, pas de problème . Circuit et hôtels conforment au descriptif.
Australia
travel date: 04 October 2016.
We researched a few companies and decided on this one because their prices were good and they offer a good range of trip routes. The E-bikes were a brilliant choice for us ( 69 and 62 years) as we hadn’t cycled for about 15 years. The hotels were quaint, clean and hospitable, especially St Emilion and Blaye.
Irland
travel date: 26 July 2016.
We had a great trip. Good bikes that were lovely to cycle and the staff adjusted the saddle height to suit us very well. Lovely hotels overall with good food and boutique feel. Bags always arrived on time and hotels let us check in early. Really enjoyed this well organised trip.
France
travel date: 26 July 2016.
Expérience magnifique, 4 jours suffisants pour une première, organisation irréprochable sur tous points de vue.
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