Name: 7 Day Self-Guided France Cycling Tour From the Bordeaux Vineyards to the Ocean and Arcachon
Brand: Evazio
Price: 1010 EUR
Availability: InStock

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

16:00

Check-out Time:

09:00

You will stay in charming hotels and guesthouses.

Program

With the Bordeaux Ocean bike tour, you start your holiday through the Entre-Deux-Mers vineyard where there are many wine-tasting opportunities.

The Entre Deux Mers has 2,400 hectares and close to 10,000 hectares, making it the largest wine appellation in Bordeaux. If you’re fond of white wines this Bordeaux biking tour is for you! Entre-Deux-Mers and Graves are the best appellations in Bordeaux for wine production! You can visit wineries but you won’t find two same wineries!

Then you cycle into the forest of the Parc Naturel Régional des Landes before reaching the Arcachon bay. Famous for its oysters and its upscale resorts, such as Arcachon and Le Cap-Ferret, this little inland sea, open to the ocean, is also known for its exceptional natural heritage! Protected by the peninsula of Lège-Cap-Ferret and the famous Dune of Pilat, Arcachon Bay has a mild climate and plenty of sunshine throughout the year.

Beautiful oyster villages that have remained authentic, like Piraillan or Le Canon, located in Lège-Cap-Ferret, are well worth a visit. It’s an opportunity to enjoy a wonderful walk along the flowery streets lined with charming huts. You need to take a gourmet break on the terrace while enjoying fresh oysters and white wine!

Take the cycling tracks, which are quite flat, and enjoy the evenings in charming hotels and guesthouses. All that is needed is the road book and a touring bike to have a wonderful experience! To be more comfortable during your cycling tours, you can hire a bike or an E-bike as you prefer!

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Aquitaine in Bordeaux and transfer to Cadillac

Arrive at the train station or at Bordeaux Airport. Bordeaux is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage. Transfer by cab to your 3-star hotel in Cadillac, where you will find the road book and bikes waiting for you.

Overnight in a 3-star hotel, breakfast included.

Warning: 3 different hotels are possible – same quality, depending on the availability.

Day 2: Cycling in the Entre-Deux-Mers area

Start the holiday by cycling through the ‘Entre-deux-Mers’ region, discovering the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux wine-making region, and exploring the Côtes de Bordeaux in Saint-Macaire area. This is the first area for white wine production in Bordeaux wine region. You can ask for a guided tour in a chateau and you’ll do a tasting of red wines and you’ll learn all about winemaking, winemakers, Grands Crus, French wine regions, appellations, French wines, grape varieties like Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot or Merlot!

The Entre-Deux-Mers was the home of the most important characters of this area: the painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec at Château Malromé and the writer François Mauriac at Domaine de Malagar, an estate covered with vineyards.

The beautiful villages in the area simply invite you to cycle through them! On your road cycling, discover the medieval merchant town of Saint-Macaire through undulating vineyard terrain taking in the spectacular trip view of the Garonne River. Then your itinerary will guide you to the Bastide de Cadillac, renowned for its chateau and sweet white wines.

Overnight in a charming 3-star hotel in the medieval town of Saint-Macaire or Langon. Breakfast included.

Distance: 40 km / 25 mi
Elevation: 350 m / 1,148 ft

Day 3: Biking day through the vineyards of Sauternes and the Landes de Gascogne Regional Nature Park

From the village, cross to the left bank of the Garonne River. On your two wheels follow backroads through the world-famous vines of the Sauternes area, including the jewel in its crown – “Chateau Yquem.” It’s the only Grand Cru in Bordeaux wines classified as “First superior growth 1855.” This classification is really famous (Firsts Growths Chateaux are: Chateau Margaux, Chateau Mouton-Rothschild, Chateau Haut Brion, Chateau Latour, and Chateau Lafite).

As a cyclist, you’ll go through the valleys carved out by the River Ciron to Leogats and Nouaillan, then Balizac where the ‘Landes de Gascogne Regional Nature Park,’ is situated, before reaching Origne.

Overnight in Origne. This is a charming guesthouse, which is located in the center of the village offering a range of services. Dinner and breakfast included.

Distance: 45 km / 28 mi
Elevation: 175 m / 574 ft
Terrain: Backroads

Day 4: Cycle the Landes de Gascogne Regional Nature Park

This ride goes through the Regional Nature Park. Cycle along a lovely forest backroad offering great scenic variety and heading westwards. Towards Louchats, the pine forest becomes denser and the scent of pine resin richer. Leave your bike at the site of the lagoons of Gat–Mort. Don’t miss the detour to Hostens where you can relax for a while on the expanses of beautiful white sand bordering a large lake hidden by trees.

The cycling track will then go between pine trees and heather to the small town of Le Barp.

Overnight in a charming 3-star hotel, stone built. Breakfast included. Dinner is not included but you may wish to ‘eat in’ as your host is an accredited ‘maître restaurateur.’ There is a terrace shaded by suspended vines and a fountain.

Distance: 35 km / 22 mi
Elevation: 50 m / 164 ft
Terrain: Forest backroads

Day 5: Ride towards the Bay of Arcachon and the Ocean

Today there are a mixture of cycle routes and minor roads as you approach the expanse of the Bay of Arcachon. Cycle through Le Teich Ornithological Park, the fishing ports, and oyster beds. Join the coastal path, stopping to climb Europe’s highest sand dune (20 km / 12 mi one way and return) before continuing to your 3-star hotel close to the central beach of Arcachon and the town’s casino for a two-night stay.

Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Arcachon. Enjoy the evening on the seafront or at the casino.

Breakfast included. Dinner is not included but there are many restaurants close to your hotel.

Distance: 50 km / 31 mi
Terrain: Cycle routes and minor roads, sand dune

Day 6: Biking around Cap Ferret

Take the ferry across the Bay of Arcachon to reach the “Cap Ferret” and cycle on the other side of the Bay. Leave your bicycle for a moment to walk up to the top of the lighthouse. Cycle between fishing villages and discover the pretty oyster village of L’Herbe, the fish reservoirs, and the Tapper’s Shack. Do not miss the last departure of the boat for the return journey to the other side of the bay and your hotel!

Distance: 20 km / 12 mi
Elevation: 20 m / 66 ft

Day 7: End of your holiday

After breakfast, take one of the frequent trains from nearby Arcachon station to Bordeaux for your onward train or flight.

Bikes

For this holiday, you can bring your own bike or rent one from Evazio. Please let them know your choice upon reservation:

A hybrid bike adapted to the ride and the route (145 EUR)
An electric bike adapted to the route (265 EUR)
A gravel bike adapted to the course (265 EUR)

With its equipment:

1 rear bag
1 handlebar bag
1 repair kit
1 helmet (on request)
1 anti-theft device
1 charger (for the electric bike)

For younger children, depending on age and size, Evazio can offer:

A child’s bike
A baby seat
A trailer
A follower bike

The bike is delivered to the first accommodation and is adjusted to your size. At the end of the tour, the bike must be left at the last accommodation with its equipment. Evazio will take care of their recovery.

Luggage

Evazio will take care of transporting your luggage at each change of accommodation so that you travel light and take full advantage of your daily hike. You leave your luggage at the reception of your accommodation before your departure. At the end of the afternoon, you will find them at the reception of your new accommodation or directly in your room.

Luggage accepted per person: 1 suitcase or travel bag (23 kg maximum) and 1 piece of hand luggage.

Evazio reminds you that rental bicycles are equipped with saddlebags to be used to transport the things you deem useful for the day.

Documents

Your travel file corresponds to the documents or files you receive before your trip (usually a month before) and upon arrival at the first accommodation.

It includes a welcome letter with the main practical information:

The time slot for baggage transport
Details of the delivery and collection of bikes from the rental if necessary
Your local contact and telephone number(s) in case of emergency
Any additional information
The logbook travel package including a map with the route (to the appropriate scale) and directional, tourist, and practical indications
The necessary voucher(s) to be given to the service provider(s) (only if necessary!)

On request and depending on the tour:

The “Evazio” application to download onto your smartphone for GPS navigation with visual guidance (reading of the track on your smartphone) and / or oral
The application also contains practical and tourist information. Once the trip has been downloaded, no internet connection is necessary
The loan of a GPS device with pre-recorded tracks
Sends GPX tracks of each stage to be used with your own navigation support

Support

The support team remains available for the duration of your trip.

For the duration of your stay, the telephone assistance service is available:

7 days a week
from 7:30 to 20:30

Location

The Entre Deux Mers has 2,400 hectares and close to 10,000 hectares, making it the largest wine appellation in Bordeaux. If you’re fond of white wines this Bordeaux biking tour is for you! Entre-Deux-Mers and Graves are the best appellations in Bordeaux for wine production! You can visit wineries but you won’t find two same wineries!

Famous for its oysters and its upscale resorts, such as Arcachon and Le Cap-Ferret, the Arcachon Bay, a little inland sea and open to the ocean, is also known for its exceptional natural heritage! Protected by the peninsula of Lège-Cap-Ferret and the famous Dune of Pilat, Arcachon Bay has a mild climate and plenty of sunshine throughout the year.

Beautiful oyster villages that have remained authentic, like Piraillan or Le Canon, located in Lège-Cap-Ferret, are well worth a visit. It’s an opportunity to enjoy a wonderful walk along the flowery streets lined with charming huts. You need to take a gourmet break on the terrace while enjoying fresh oysters and white wine!

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Food

The package includes daily breakfast and one dinner (wine included).

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Alcoholic beverages

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

6 nights accommodation with breakfast in a 3-star hotel and charming guesthouses (in double / twin room)
1 dinner with wine
Route notes and maps, regional information
GPS app for smartphone with vocal guiding as well
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Crossing the Arcachon bay by boat
Taxi transfer on arrival or departure from Bordeaux
24/7 technical assistance

What's not included

Other dinners
Drinks
Airfare
Train tickets
Airport transfers

How to get there

Recommended Airports

BOD

Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

37 km

Transfer not provided

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD). Transfers from and to this airport are not included in the price.

Arrival by train

Please arrive at the train station of Bordeaux-Saint-Jean. Transfer from the train station by taxi.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 21 days before arrival.

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