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The Wine Route by bike: the Bordeaux vineyards

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Departing from Bordeaux, cycle through the heart of the renowned vineyards: Médoc, Saint Émilion, Cadillac... of course, take the time to taste the Grands Crus and visit the châteaux.

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The Wine Route by bike: the Bordeaux vineyards on a loop from Bordeaux

 

Gironde by bike and Wine route by bike map

 

Highlights of the stay:

  • Bordeaux
  • Renowned vineyards: Saint-ÉMilion, Médoc, Graves, Cadillac, Entre Deux-Mers
  • Castles and wine estates
  • Greenways

 

Day 1 : Arrival in Bordeaux and transfer to St.-Emilion

Individual arrival in Bordeaux by car, train or plane. Private transfer to St.-Emilion, the first vineyards classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check into your hotel and overnight in St.-Emilion.

 

Day 2 : From St.-Emilion to Sauveterre-de-Guyenne (37 km)

Enjoy the optional visit of the famous undergrounds of St.-Emilion and be marvelled by the iconic monolithic church. Leaving behind the rolling countryside of the St.-Emilion plateau, you cycle through the « Entre Deux Mers » region, passing through Branne on the banks of the Dordogne river. You then join the Roger Lapébie cycle path, a former railroad line that has been recycled as a safe cycling route. This second part of the route is very easy on the pedals, with little gradient. It does, however, offer views of verdant vineyards and passes through picturesque villages with their prestigious architecture, typical of the Bordeaux hinterland.
Overnight with breakfast in Sauveterre-de-Guyenne.

 

Day 3 : From Sauveterre-de-Guyenne to Cadillac (30 km)

You cycle through the Gironde countryside. You are still in the « Entre Deux Mers » region. Cycle through the Loupiac terroir and slowly approach the lands of Côtes de Bordeaux, Cadillac and Graves. This area is rich and varied. The itinerary leads you along quiet roads, but the height difference makes this a demanding stage. In Cadillac, you can visite the Château Vieille Tour (with tasting by appointment), the Cadillac Wine House or the Château Ducal.
Overnight with breakfast in Cadillac.

 

Day 4 : From Cadillac to Bordeaux (48 km)

You leave Cadillac via the towns of Beguey and Rions, a very pleasant Graves wine-growing area. The itinerary takes you along quiet roads, but the gradient is quite steep on the first part. You then reach the Roger Lapebie cycle path in Sadirac, which takes you all the way to Bordeaux. This track, which is a former railroad line, allows you to stop off at old railway stations that have been converted into cafés or restaurants. Once in Bordeaux, you cross the Pont de Pierre which offers a stunning view of the Bordeaux quays. You then cycle along the Garonne river to your hotel. Here you can admire the famous Place de la Bourse.
Overnight with breakfast in Bordeaux.

 

Day 5 : From Bordeaux to Margaux (35 km)

Leave the center of Bordeaux and take the cycle path to Blanquefort. Keep going towards Le Pian-Médoc, where you can cycle gently through the Médoc vineyards. The route is flat and signposted through the famous Margaux appellation. The « Entre Deux Mers » cycle path leads you near castles, where you can enjoy the optional visit and tasting in the Château du Tertre.
Diner, overnight with breakfast in Margaux.

 

Day 6 : From Margaux to Pauillac (33 km)

You leave Margaux and cycle through the heart of the Médoc vineyards. The route is marked to the town of Lamarque. Short sections of the route take you through Bordeaux vineyards. As you reach Pauillac, you cycle through stunning castles. You can do a visit and tasting in one of the famous wine estates.
Overnight with breakfast in Pauillac.

 

Day 7 : St-Estèphe bike loop and end of the tour in Bordeaux (20 km)

Today, you cycle along the Gironde Estuary to reach St.-Estèphe. The route is totally flat in the region of castles. Enjoy the included guided tour and tasting in the Château Lafon-Rochet (or another according to the availabilities) in St.-Estèphe. Come back to Pauillac in the afternoon where you will have a transfer to Bordeaux (included). End of your tour and departure. You can book an additional night in Bordeaux if you want to extend your stay.

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General information :

  • 7 days and 6 nights
  • Comfort level of accommodation: 3/4* hotels and charming guest rooms
  • Prices for children: contact us.


The dates 2025 :

  • Available from April to October.
  • Departures from Tuesday to Saturday (no departures on Sundays and Mondays)

 

Included :

  • 6 nights with breakfasts
  • 1 dinner on day 5
  • Tourist taxes
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
  • Private transfer on day 1 from Bordeaux to Saint-Emilion
  • Private transfer on day 7 from Pauillac to Bordeaux
  • Visit of a Chateau with a tasting in Saint-Estèphe on day 7
  • Visit of the Underground Saint-Emilion on day 2
  • GPS App including points of interest
  • Service-Hotline (7 days, 8.00am to 8.00pm)


Not included :

  • Visits other than those included in the program
  • Personnal expenses
  • Half-board
  • Drinks
  • All other extra not included in “included”
  • Parking booking and fees


The options :

  • Bike rental (standard bike or ebike)
  • Extra night in Bordeaux
  • Visit of a Chateau with tasting in Margaux on day 5
  • Entrance to the Cité du Vin (with audioguide) in Bordeaux
  • Entrance to the Bassin des Lumières in Bordeaux
  • Insurance against bike theft
  • Cancellation insurance


Level:
1 2 3 4 5 6

 

 

Ground :
Generally flat terrain except days 1 and 2 where you can expect some nice hills (confirmed level). Easily achievable with an e-bike

 

 

Climate :
Shaded, mild sun and pleasant temperatures.

 

 

Technicality:
Cycling: 30 to 48 km per day or 3 to 4 hours of cycling.
Partly marked route, useful roadbook and map reading.

 

 

Bibliography:

  • The Gironde Tour by bike - chamina
  • Guide to the Gironde estuary - South West

 

 

Additional nights:
Additional night(s) possible at the start and end of the tour in Bordeaux.

 

 

Meal :

  • Breakfasts: copious (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread butter, jam, orange juice)
  • Lunch: not included
  • Dinner: not included except on day 5


The bike :

Rental bicycle: If you rent a bicycle, it will be given to you on the day of your arrival at the 1st hotel. At the end of the tour, you must leave this bike at the last hotel and notify reception. We will take care of his return.
Personal bicycle: We do not recommend bicycles with small tires. VTC and mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to service your bicycle before leaving. At the end of the tour, you will have to take care of your own bicycle.

 


Support:
Assistance in the event of breakdowns for rented bicycles (except punctures for which we do not intervene).

 


Luggage :
They are transported by a courier or by our team and limited to one piece of luggage per person (max. 23 kg).

 

 

Roadbook :

We will provide you with a travel booklet by e-mail and post before your departure, as well as access to our GPS application. We will also provide you with hotel and restaurant vouchers and luggage tags.

 

 

Transportation :

  • By train: TGV station in Bordeaux
  • By road: Bordeaux is 600km from Paris Highway A10 from Paris and A62 from Toulouse.
  • By plane: Bordeaux-Mérignac airport.

 


Cancellation insurance :
To guarantee reimbursement of costs in the event of cancellation of your stay, you can take out cancellation insurance. To learn more about insurance, click here.

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