+33(0)2 54 78 62 52From Bordeaux to Arcachon by bike through the vineyards
- Bordeaux, World Heritage Site by UNESCO
- Margaux and the Bordelais greatest vineyards
- Arcachon Bay, the Dune du Pilat, the seaside softness
(on the minimum basis of 2 pers.)
Reference : BA1
Difficulty : Moderate
Linear trip
From March to November 2019
Departure: daily
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Your cycling tour from Bordeaux to Arcachon:
From Bordeaux to the Arcachon Bay, this itinerary will guide you across vineyards, pines and dunes. Go back up the Gironde estuary and cross the Bordeaux wine-growing region and its prestigious appellations: Margaux, St Julien, Pauillac… Then, reach the Atlantic Ocean and the Arcachon Bay via the bike paths.
Day 1 : Arrival in Bordeaux
At your arrival, take your time to visit Bordeaux, World Heritage Site by UNESCO. 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 water’s mirror of water …
Day 2 : Bordeaux – Margaux | 34 km
This first stage leads you across the vines, toward one of the most famous vineyards in France: Château-Margaux. As far as you leave Bordeaux, you will be surrounded by vineyards. You won’t know where to turn for a wine tasting or winery visit.
Day 3 : Excursion to Pauillac | 64 km
Perched on the Garonne’ hillsides the Margaux and Haut-Médoc vineyards are scattered by chateaux and charming residences. You will discover, especially, vineyards with appellations like Pauillac and St Julien, before coming back to Margaux.
Day 4 : Margaux – Lacanau Océan | 58 km
Enjoy the vineyards landscapes for some kilometers before reaching the cycle paths. This will softly lead you, toward Lacanau-Océan, by the pines of the greatest France forest: the Landes forest. Then reach directly your hotel where a swimming pool is waiting for you.
Day 5 : Lacanau Océan – Arcachon | 45 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 6 : Excursion to the Dune du Pilat | 24 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.
Select your category
- from March 1st to April 5th 2019
from November 1st to 30th 2019 - Departure: daily
- from April 6th to June 30th 2019
from September 1st to October 31st 2019 - Departure: daily
- from July 1st to August 31st 2019
- Departure: daily
Category's details
• 5 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages
•
Equipped cycle rental for 5 days with helmet
•
Boat transfer from Cap Ferret to Arcachon (bike included)
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
•
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)
•
Transfer from Arcachon to Bordeaux and personal bike repatriation
• 5 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages
•
Equipped cycle rental for 5 days with helmet
•
Boat transfer from Cap Ferret to Arcachon (bike included)
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
•
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)
•
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 )
'Bike extra' & various
If you bring your own bike.
(in the case of a single person per booking)
According to the category
(including 5 dinners – excluding drinks)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 80 € / pers.
+ 75 € / pers.
+ 100 € / pers.
+ 80 € / pers.
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 70 € / pers.
+ 45 € / pers.
Mid season
+ 70 € / pers.
+ 45 € / pers.
High season
+ 80 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.
+ 120 € / pers.
+ 55 € / 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 )
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
CUBE hybrid bike - 27 speed gears
Man or Lady frame
- 2 rear panniers (saddlebags)
- 1 handlebar bag with map holder
- 1 bottle holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 counter (per booking)
- 1 helmet
CUBE e-bike
Universal frame
- 2 rear panniers (saddlebags)
- 1 handlebar bag with map holder
- 1 bottle holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 counter (per booking)
- 1 helmet
Practical details
- Bikes will be delivered at the 1st hotel.
- 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:
Mix of cycling paths (60%) or signposted routes for cyclists and small traffic roads.
> GPX files
Besides the maps and detailed itinerary, we can provide on request the GPX files of your bike stages, as well as a suggestion of free mobile application.
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 : / 2 testimonials
France
travel date: 04 October 2018.
Vacances originales … à refaire !!
Belgique
travel date: 28 June 2017.
Voyage très agréable. Nous étions positivement surpris par l´excellente organisation de Rando Vélo./ A most charming holiday. Organised like clockwork by Rando Vélo!
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