+33(0)2 54 78 62 52La Vélodyssée: from Arcachon to Biarritz (or Hendaye)
- 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
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Difficulty : Easy
Linear trip
From March to November
Departure: daily
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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.
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 57 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 | 61 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
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.
Select your category
- from March 1st to June 14th
from September 12th to November 30th - Departure: daily
330 € / pers.*
450 € / pers.*
- from June 15th to 30th
from September 1st to 11th - Departure: daily
330 € / pers.*
450 € / pers.*
- from July 1st to August 31st
- Departure: daily
390 € / pers.*
570 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 5 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 4 days
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
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)
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Transfer from Biarritz (or Hendaye) to Arcachon and personal bike repatriation
• 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
•
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)
•
Transfer from Biarritz (or Hendaye) to Arcachon 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 )
According to the category(price per person)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 80 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 80 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
High season
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*
+ 125 € / pers.
+ 85 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 125 € / pers.
+ 85 € / pers.*
High season
+ 140 € / pers.
+ 105 € / pers.*
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*
High season
+ 100 € / pers.
+ 90 € / pers.*
+ 120 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 120 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
High season
+ 175 € / pers.
+ 80 € / pers.*
including: 1 night with breakfast (accommodation in a two-person bedroom) / map & detailed route / 1 day cycle rental (classic VTC bike)
+ 170 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*Mid season
+ 170 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*High season
+ 190 € / pers.
+ 85 € / pers.*
+ 215 € / pers.
+ 115 € / pers.*Mid season
+ 215 € / pers.
+ 115 € / pers.*High season
+ 240 € / pers.
+ 120 € / 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.
- Trailer :
+ 70 € / pers.
(in the case of a single person per booking)
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
OPEN or CLOSED frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock (for 2 bikes)
Helmet not provided.
UNIVERSAL frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock (for 2 bikes)
Helmet not provided.
- 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 Arcachon
> Return
Your journey
Tour description:
Exclusively cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists.
Bike stages trip profiles:
- Standard category :
Arcachon – Biscarosse (version longue): 49km / elevation gain: 391m / elevation loss: 368m
Arcachon – Biscarosse (version courte): 31km / elevation gain: 236m / elevation loss: 220m
Biscarosse – Mimizan: 58km / elevation gain: 409m / elevation loss: 420m
Mimizan – Vieux Boucau: 60km / elevation gain: 464m / elevation loss: 460m
Vieux Boucau – Biarritz: 61km / elevation gain: 226m / elevation loss: 211m
- Superior category:
Arcachon – Biscarosse (version longue): 49km / elevation gain: 391m / elevation loss: 368m
Arcachon – Biscarosse (version courte): 31km / elevation gain: 236m / elevation loss: 220m
Biscarosse – Contis les Bains: 57km / elevation gain: 224m / elevation loss: 237m
Contis les Bains – Capbreton: 65km / elevation gain: 492m / elevation loss: 498m
Capbreton – Biarritz: 41km / elevation gain: 217m / elevation loss: 204m
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 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 Roissy CDG airport:
– Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station >> Bordeaux St-Jean train station (by TGV train) >> Arcachon station (by 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) >> 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
- From Bordeaux-Mérignac airport:
– Shuttle transfer (30 minutes) to town center Bordeaux St Jean train station >> Arcachon station (by train).
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).
– 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 : / 6 testimonials
France
travel date: 15 August 2022.
Super expérience avec rando vélo, l’organisation est parfaite, la seule chose à faire est de pédaler et apprécier la route! Service hyper réactif en cas de soucis technique, je recommande.
France
travel date: 15 August 2021.
Très bonne organisation.
France
travel date: 08 August 2021.
Sublime randonnée à vélo de 6 jours magnifiquement organisée par RandoVélo. Les bagages sont toujours arrivées à temps. Les vélos étaient d’excellente qualité, les équipes disponibles et l’organisation tout simplement parfaite.
Espagne
travel date: 29 June 2021.
Très bon séjour, nous recommandons +++
France
travel date: 13 August 2020.
Ballade très agréable entre campagne et ville. Hôtels de qualité. Cependant quelques pentes ardues nécessitant un léger entraînement au préalable.
USA
travel date: 03 October 2019.
Really nice way to travel. Professionally organized. We biking with Randovelo many years with same group of friends – nobody wants to miss.
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