New experiences with your bike in Bordeaux!
Bordeaux, a fascinating town full of history and trade, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and the centre of the biggest wine producing region in the world. During this cycling itinerary you will explore a large part of the vineyards on the right banks of the river Garonne.
Capital of the wine: Bordeaux
Wine-growing areas Côte de Blaye, Medoc etc.
Abbay Sauve-Majeure
Château Malromé
Welcome meeting at the centrally located hotel in Bordeaux. 2300 years of history have already been written here. Celts, Romans and finally the Franks appreciated the favourable location at the mouth of the Garonne and Dordogne, as well as the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Dinner in the city centre and overnight stay.
You leave Bordeaux and cycle along a wonderful bike path near the Garonne towards the Abbey Notre-Dame-de-la Sauve-Majeure, which is located in the large forest Entre-Deux Mers. After passing the forest, vineyards, Cadillac and Sainte Croix du Mont you finally reach your destination Langon.
Today’s ride leads you through the wine region Entre-deux-Mers. After you passed Saint Macaire and its medivial church, the path leads you to Château de Malrome. The painter Toulouse-Lautrec lived here till his death. Continue your tour to Saint Emilion.
Today is dedicated to the beautiful surroundings of Saint Emilion and its famous vineyards. The medieval town of Saint Emilion itself is a work of art. Its impressive monolithic rock church impresses with its unusual production directly from the rock. Finally, our bike tour passes through the vineyards with its famous vineyards, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Today’s cycling route takes you through the vineyards of St Emilion across the Dordogne back to the famous winegrowing region of Entre-deux-Mers. You will experience a varied route and there are some opportunities to stop for a wine tasting. Return to Bordeaux in the late afternoon.
Bike ride to the vineyard Medoc. The outward journey leads along the Gironde estuary and every now and then a magnificent view of the largest estuary in Europe is possible. Arrival at Château Margaux. Awe-inspiring cycling through the noble vineyards before returning to Bordeaux via a bike path through the pine forests.
After breakfast, the service of FRANCE À VÉLO ends. You can depart for a beach holiday to the beautiful beaches of the coast or travel back home.
6 nights in charming 3* star hotels
6 nights in 3 star-hotels
Daily breakfast
Welcome talk
1 wine tasting
Daily luggage transfer
Itinerary on our app
Route book, maps and information material
7/7 Service Hotline
City tax is not included and has to be paid on the spot.
Arrival: Daily 15.03. – 27.10.2025
Grade: Asphalted side routes, agricultural and cycling paths.
| By Plane: Bordeaux has an international airport: Bordeaux-Mérignac (BOD) From Bordeaux airport, you can take a taxi or shuttles http://www.30direct.com/ to Bordeaux train Station (8,00 € – 30min)By train: Bordeaux Saint Jean train station is linked by TGV with Paris. From Bordeaux train station, we suggest to take a taxi to the hotelBy car: We provide map to reach the hotels easily (on request). Parking at the hotel |
Fertile green valleys, castles and bastides, fortified villages, gently meandering rivers, lush pastures, wine, walnuts, geese for foie gras and the warm southern sun – this is Dordogne! HIG...
The Atlantic coast is a paradise for cyclists. You will discover the fantastic coast and it’s marvelous sandy beaches, and ride along cycle paths through quiet pine forests. This is a charmin...
60,000 trees were planted formerly at the Canal du Midi in France to secure the banks. And until today trees in many places line the canal, which runs from Toulouse down to the Mediterranean Sea. T...
Comments