From Bordeaux to Arcachon by bike through the vineyards

from 860 € / pers.
/ 3 testimonials
Reference : BA1
6 days / 5 days riding
Difficulty : Moderate
Linear trip
From March to November
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

standard category
Reference: BA1 STD
superior category
Reference: BA1 SUP
Low season
  • from March 1st to April 9th
    from November 1st to 30th
  • Departure: daily
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
860 € / pers.
325 € / pers.*
1 065 € / pers.
495 € / pers.*
Mid season
  • from April 10th to June 30th
    from September 1st to October 31st
  • Departure: daily
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
865 € / pers.
325 € / pers.*
1 090 € / pers.
495 € / pers.*
High season
  • from July 1st to August 31st
  • Departure: daily
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
925 € / pers.
355 € / pers.*
1 215 € / pers.
550 € / pers.*
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Category's details

Including :

• 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

Not including :

• 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

Including :

• 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

Not including :

• 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

Children discount :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 )

According to the category(price per person)

standard category
Reference: BA1 STD
superior category
Reference: BA1 SUP
Half board supplement

(including 5 dinners – excluding drinks)

+ 195 € / pers.
+ 205 € / pers.
Extra night in Bordeaux
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Any season
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 75 € / pers.*
Any season
+ 105 € / pers.
+ 80 € / pers.*
Extra night in Arcachon
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Low season
+ 70 € / pers.
+ 55 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 70 € / pers.
+ 55 € / pers.*
High season
+ 75 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
Low season
+ 105 € / pers.
+ 90 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 105 € / pers.
+ 90 € / pers.*
High season
+ 135 € / pers.
+ 105 € / pers.*
Children discount :
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

• Bike discount
If you bring your own bike.
-95 € / pers.
• E-bike supplement
+ 90 € / pers.
• 'Solo' supplement
(in the case of a single person per booking)
+ 100 € / pers.

Your accommodation


standard category


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.
superior category


These hotels provide charming services on high quality as well as a great location.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.

Your cycle hire

CUBE hybrid bike - 27 speed gears

Man or Lady frame

  • 2 rear panniers
  • 1 handlebar bag with map holder
  • 1 bottle holder
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 pump
  • 1 lock
  • 1 counter (per booking)
  • 1 helmet
Possibility to rent an electric assistance bike :
CUBE e-bike
E-bike

Universal frame

  • 2 rear panniers
  • 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.
> Your journey
> 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 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 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 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 (about 50 minutes 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 : / 3 testimonials

Franck
France
travel date: 18 September 2019.
" Je conseille vivement "

Le trajet entre Lacanau et Arcachon est magnifique. L’arrivée au bassin d’Arcachon permet de voir la dune du Pilat. Je conseille vivement Randovelo.

Alain
France
travel date: 04 October 2018.
" à refaire ! "

Vacances originales … à refaire !!

Filip
Belgique
travel date: 28 June 2017.
" Je recommande "

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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