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La Vélodyssée: from Arcachon to Biarritz (or Hendaye)

  • 6 days / 4 days riding
  •  / ref. ODYS7
  • / Difficulty Easy
  •  / Linear trip
from 960 €
per person
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Your bike tour on La Vélodyssée, from Arcachon to Biarritz (or Hendaye):

Discover the Arcachon Bay and the Pilat Dune. Ride along the ocean by bike paths in the middle of dunes and pines. Enjoy the lively cities (Biscarrosse, Mimizan, Capbreton) and wild beaches, famous for surfing. Then arrive in the Basque Country, with the prestigious Biarritz. The extension to Hendaye by the wild ledge offers magnificent views.

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Tour highlights

  • Arcachon Bay and The Pilat Dune
  • Bike paths on the longest fully-signposted cycle route in France
  • The arrival in the Basque Country with Biarritz, the elegant resort
  • Seaside resorts and wild beaches

Day 1 Arrival in Arcachon


Use this first day to discover Arcachon a famous seaside resort, well-known for the ‘Arcachonaises’, marvelous villas of the ‘winter town’. Take a walk on the seaside front promenade or under the shady Mauresque park.

Day 2 Arcachon – Biscarrosse | 31 km (or 49km)


Take advantage of this small stage to appreciate the discovery of a must: the Pilat Dune. You will be rewarded with the ascent: at the top, enjoy a panoramic view, impregnable on the Ocean and the Bay of Arcachon.

Day 3 Biscarrosse – Mimizan Plage (or Contis les Bains) | 58 km (or 56 km)


The course now distances itself from the ocean and “La Vélodyssée” makes you discover the interior of the Landes and its ponds. The more sinuous and more hilly route winds between the dunes and the big lakes (Biscarrosse, Parentis, Aureilhan) to arrive at the seaside resort of Mimizan-Plage, animated and charming with its Belle-Epoque villas.

Day 4 Mimizan Plage (or Contis les Bains) – Vieux Boucau (or Capbreton) | 60 km (or 65 km)


“La Vélodyssée” finds a peaceful route along the coast, in the heart of the pine forest. Contis les Bains is an ideal first stop. A small unusual detour for a superb point of view? the visit of the lighthouse of Contis with the ascent of its 183 steps. After Saint Girons Plage, the route slowly departs from the ocean by a cycle path that alternates between forest and small roads. Leon lake invites you to swim before returning to the coast and reach Vieux Boucau, original with its marine lake.

Day 5 Vieux Boucau (or Capbreton) – Biarritz | 60 km (or 41 km)


A great last stage in apotheosis with a beautiful bike path that leaves the Landes to get where the surf is king. You ride along the longest sandy beach in Europe to the famous resorts of Hossegor and Capbreton. Here, do not miss the inevitable walk on the Estacade, a wooden pier built by Napoleon III in the 19th century.

Day 6 Departure during the day


Option
Extra bike stage to Hendaye (30 km) + extra night in Hendaye
Hendaye
OT Hendaye

For an integral Vélodyssée, this last stage more sportive will fill you. The views of the ocean are wonderful and you discover the soul of the Basque country. You cross pretty villages and old fishing ports such as Guétary and Saint Jean de Luz. Then the route ends with the cliffside road between Ciboure (do not miss the Socoa Fort) and Hendaye.


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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 :

• 5 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
• Equipped cycle rental for 4 days
• 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 (5 nights included)
• Transfer from Biarritz (or Hendaye) to Arcachon and personal bike repatriation

Including :

• 5 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
• Equipped cycle rental for 4 days
• 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 (5 nights included)
• Transfer from Biarritz (or Hendaye) to Arcachon and personal bike repatriation

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

(Children's discounts only apply when triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by at least 2 people paying the full rate)

hybrid bike ARCADE Escape - 21 speed gears

(bike included in this tour)

OPEN or CLOSED frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 smartphone holder (per booking)
  • 1 repair kit (per booking)
  • 1 lock (for 2 bikes)

Helmet not provided.

(These models of bike may be replaced by another one, similar)

ebike ARCADE Vitality or TREK Verve+1 Lowstep

UNIVERSAL frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 smartphone holder (per booking)
  • 1 repair kit (per booking)
  • 1 lock (for 2 bikes)

Helmet not provided.

(These models of e-bike may be replaced by another one, similar)

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 travel appYour journeyHow to arrive in ArcachonReturn

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.

How to arrive in Arcachon

By train
From Paris Montparnasse station >> Bordeaux St Jean station (by TGV train) >> Arcachon station (by train) – (about 3h / 3h30).
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) >> Arcachon station (by train).

– Bus shuttle (Le Bus Direct) : from Orly Sud or Ouest – Line 1 >> Montparnasse train station >> Bordeaux St Jean train station (by TGV train) >> Arcachon station (by 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) >> Arcachon station (by train).

– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> Metro line 1 + line 13 >> Montparnasse train station >> Bordeaux St Jean train station (by TGV train) >> Arcachon station (by 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).
    – Biarritz Station >> Facture Biganos Station >> Arcachon Station (by train)
    – Biarritz >> Arcachon (by taxi).
    or
    – Hendaye Station >> Facture Biganos Station >> Arcachon Station (by train)
    – Hendaye >> Arcachon (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).
    – Biarritz Station >> Paris Montparnasse Station (by TGV train).
    – Biarritz Station >> Bordeaux St Jean Station (by train or TGV train) >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 Station (by TGV train).
    or
    – Hendaye Station >> Paris Montparnasse Station (by TGV train).
    – Hendaye  Station >> Bordeaux St Jean Station (by TGV train) >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 Station (by TGV train).

Close Airports:
– Biarritz airport: http://biarritz.aeroport.fr/en
– Bordeaux airport: www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en


Trip overall rating : 5 *****/ 11 testimonials

  • « Organisation parfaite » 9 *****
    « Merci à Randovelo.fr pour ce 1er voyage à vélo avec une organisation parfaite et des vélos au top. Petit ... »
    France
  • « Belle randonnée » 9 *****
    « Une très belle randonnée. Des plages magnifiques. De très jolies villes étapes avec un accueil très ... »
    Suisse
  • « très beau voyage » 9 *****
    « Nous avons fait un très beau voyage dans une région magnifique. Hôtels simples mais très biens.  »
    France
  • « Parcours idéal pour découvrir le Pays Landais. » 10 *****
    « Séjour agréable et très cool  »
    France
  • « Le séjour était très bien organisé » 9 *****
    « Le parcourt est très agréable et très sympa. Les paysages sont magnifique et les plages sont reposantes ... »
    Belgique
  • « Excellente organisation, de bons vélos et un bon choix d'hôtel. » 9 *****
    « Nous avons dû contacter le helpdesk le premier jour parce que l’hôtel prétendait ne pas avoir reçu ... »
    Belgique
  • « A beautiful route with breathtaking views!!! » 9 *****
    « With the bike we experienced the beauty of being in nature without affecting it  »
    Italia
  • « Organisation, parcours absolument satisfaisant, sans problêmes. » 9 *****
    « Points fort sont Arcachon, la dune du Pilat et Biarritz.  »
    Allemagne
  • « Professionally organized » 8 *****
    « Really nice way to travel. Professionally organized. We biking with Randovelo many years with same group of ... »
    USA
  • « Super expérience » 10 *****
    « Super expérience avec rando vélo, l’organisation est parfaite, la seule chose à faire est de pédaler et ... »
    France
  • « Un immense merci » 10 *****
    « Sublime randonnée à vélo de 6 jours magnifiquement organisée par RandoVélo. Les bagages sont toujours ... »
    France