La Vélodyssée: from Arcachon to Biarritz (or Hendaye)

from 880 € / pers.
/ 6 testimonials
Reference : ODYS7
6 days / 4 days riding
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


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.

Select your category

standard category
Reference: ODYS7 STD
superior category
Reference: ODYS7 SUP
Low season
  • from March 1st to June 14th
    from September 12th to November 30th
  • Departure: daily
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
930 € / pers.
330 € / pers.*
1 230 € / pers.
450 € / pers.*
Mid season
  • from June 15th to 30th
    from September 1st to 11th
  • Departure: daily
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
880 € / pers.
330 € / pers.*
1 160 € / pers.
450 € / pers.*
High season
  • from July 1st to August 31st
  • Departure: daily
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
1 020 € / pers.
390 € / pers.*
1 450 € / pers.
570 € / pers.*

Category's details

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
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• Digital routes (GPX tracks)
• 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
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• Digital routes (GPX tracks)
• 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 : 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: ODYS7 STD
superior category
Reference: ODYS7 SUP
Extra night in Arcachon
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Low season
+ 80 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 80 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
High season
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*
Low season
+ 125 € / pers.
+ 85 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 125 € / pers.
+ 85 € / pers.*
High season
+ 140 € / pers.
+ 105 € / pers.*
Extra night in Biarritz
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Low season
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*
High season
+ 100 € / pers.
+ 90 € / pers.*
Low season
+ 120 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 120 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
High season
+ 175 € / pers.
+ 80 € / pers.*
Extra bike stage to Hendaye (30 km) + extra night in Hendaye

including: 1 night with breakfast (accommodation in a two-person bedroom) / map & detailed route / 1 day cycle rental (classic VTC bike)

* Single supplement
Low season
+ 170 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*Mid season
+ 170 € / pers.
+ 70 € / pers.*High season
+ 190 € / pers.
+ 85 € / pers.*

Low season
+ 215 € / pers.
+ 115 € / pers.*Mid season
+ 215 € / pers.
+ 115 € / pers.*High season
+ 240 € / pers.
+ 120 € / 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.
-70 € / pers.
• E-bike supplement
+ 80 € / pers.
• Equipments
- Trailer :

+ 70 € / pers.
• 'Solo' supplement
(in the case of a single person per booking)
+ 280 € / 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

VTC ARCADE bike - 21 speed gears

OPEN or CLOSED frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 lock (for 2 bikes)

Helmet not provided.

Possibility to rent an electric assistance bike :
ARCADE or EXS ebike
E-bike

UNIVERSAL frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 lock (for 2 bikes)

Helmet not provided.

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 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 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 : / 6 testimonials

Ambre
France
travel date: 15 August 2022.
" Super expérience "

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.

Gerard
France
travel date: 15 August 2021.
" Super aventure à conseiller ! "

Très bonne organisation.

Ariane
France
travel date: 08 August 2021.
" Un immense merci "

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.

Gioia
Espagne
travel date: 29 June 2021.
" Très bon séjour "

Très bon séjour, nous recommandons +++

Frederic
France
travel date: 13 August 2020.
" Très agréable "

Ballade très agréable entre campagne et ville. Hôtels de qualité. Cependant quelques pentes ardues nécessitant un léger entraînement au préalable.

Meelis
USA
travel date: 03 October 2019.
" Professionally organized "

Really nice way to travel. Professionally organized. We biking with Randovelo many years with same group of friends – nobody wants to miss.