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9-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Bordeaux-Biarritz Level 3

  • 9days
  • France

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La Vélodyssée : Cycle tour from Bordeaux to Biarritz 

From Bordeaux, go up the estuary of the Gironde and cross the vineyards of Bordeaux. Then join the Ocean the Bay of Arcachon. Enjoy the lively resorts (Biscarrosse, Mimizan, Capbreton) and wild beaches renowned for surfing then arrive in the Basque Country with the prestigious Biarritz. The extension to Hendaye by the wild ledge offers magnificent views. 

Included in the Cycling Tour:

  • 8 nights with breakfast (double or twin room) in 2*/3* accommodation (3*/4* available on request)
  • Luggage transfer during the bike stages (1 luggage, 20kg per person)
  • 1 Travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions (FR/GB/DE) and tourist brochures 
  • City taxes
  • Hotline 7-days a week
  • GPX files of bike stages
  • Boat transfer from Bassin d'Arcachon (day 4)

Not included in the Tour:

  • Dinners and lunches 
  • Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions 
  • Bike rental 
  • Helmets
  • Transfer to the starting point 
  • Solo traveller supplement 300 EUR (if you are the only traveller on the tour)

Extra's

  • Extra night: Bordeaux: 99 EUR p.p. (shared room) 182 EUR (single)
  • Extra night: Biarritz: 94/110 EUR p.p. (shared room) 171/209 EUR (single) book at [email protected] 

Arrival/parking/departure:

  • By car: From A10 then A630 highways, Exit No: 4 heading in the direction of Bordeaux centre 
  • By train: From Paris Montparnasse station to Bordeaux St Jean station (by TGV train)
  • Departure any day 1 March to 31 October

If you would like to rent a Hybrid bike (160 EUR) or e-bike (290 EUR) please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

Hybrid bike 'Arcade'

  • Male or lady frame
  • 21 speed gears
  • 2 Double rear saddlebags
  • Front bag
  • Repair kit (per booking)
  • Lock

Electric assistance bike

  • Universal frame
  • 2 double rear saddlebags
  • Front bag
  • Repair kit (per booking)
  • Lock

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  • Day 1

    Arrival in Bordeaux

    At your arrival take your time to visit Bordeaux a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Take a walk along the Garonne docks meander in the lively streets of St Pierre quarter bargain-hunt in the Chartrons quarters.

  • Day 2

    Bordeaux – Margaux | 34km

    This first stage leads you across the vines toward one of the most famous vineyards in France: Château Margaux. The moment you leave Bordeaux you will be surrounded by vineyards. You won’t know where to turn for a wine tasting or winery visit as they are available at every turn.

  • Day 3

    Margaux – Lacanau | 58km

    Enjoy the vineyards landscapes for some kilometres before reaching the cycle paths. This will softly lead you toward Lacanau-Océan by the pines of the greatest forest in France: the Landes forest. Reaching your hotel the a swimming pool will be waiting for you.

  • Day 4

    Lacanau – Arcachon | 47km

    Follow the Ocean until Arcachon. This stage is a subtle mix of pines and fine sand dunes. Leave your bikes wherever you wish along the path and enjoy the beaches. Later on arriving at the Cap Ferret take the ferry with your bikes to reach Arcachon. The hotel will welcome you, the hotel will not be far from the beaches to have fun in the Bay waves!

  • Day 5

    Arcachon – Biscarrosse | 32km / 49km

    Take advantage of this small stage to appreciate the discovery of: the Pilat Dune. You will be rewarded with the challenging incline for at the top you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Ocean and the Bay of Arcachon.

  • Day 6

    Biscarrosse – Mimizan Plage (or Contis les Bains) | 55km

    The course now travels inland away from the ocean and the Vélodyssée, discover the interior of the Landes and its ponds. The more challenging and 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 7

    Mimizan Plage (or Contis les Bains) – Vieux Boucau (or Capbreton) | 60km (or 66km)

    The 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 view of the lighthouse of Contis with the ascent of its 183 steps. After Saint Girons Plage the route slowly departs from the ocean once more 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 with its marine lake.

  • Day 8

    Vieux Boucau (or Capbreton) – Biarritz | 61km (or 41km)

    A great last stage in apotheosis with a beautiful bike path that leaves the Landes to get to where the surf is king. You'll ride along the longest sandy beach in Europe to the famous resorts of Hossegor and Capbreton. Do not miss the history soaked walk on the Estacade, a wooden pier built by Napoleon III in the 19th century.

  • Day 9

    Departure during the day

    Option : Extra bike stage to Hendaye (30km) & additional night in Hendaye: Vélodyssée, the views of the ocean are wonderful and you will discover the soul of Basque country. You cross pretty villages Bidart then the old fishing port of Guétary. Saint Jean de Luz also deserves a stop. Then the route ends with the cliffside road (bike path and shared lanes) between Ciboure do not miss the Socoa Fort and Hendaye. The castle of Abbadia deserves the detour and the visit.

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Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
May 18 2023 May 26 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
May 19 2023 May 27 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
May 20 2023 May 28 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
May 21 2023 May 29 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
May 22 2023 May 30 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
May 23 2023 May 31 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
May 24 2023 Jun 01 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
May 25 2023 Jun 02 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
May 26 2023 Jun 03 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
May 27 2023 Jun 04 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
May 28 2023 Jun 05 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
May 29 2023 Jun 06 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
May 30 2023 Jun 07 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
May 31 2023 Jun 08 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
Jun 01 2023 Jun 09 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
Jun 02 2023 Jun 10 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
Jun 03 2023 Jun 11 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
Jun 04 2023 Jun 12 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
Jun 05 2023 Jun 13 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
Jun 06 2023 Jun 14 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
Jun 07 2023 Jun 15 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
Jun 08 2023 Jun 16 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
Jun 09 2023 Jun 17 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
Jun 10 2023 Jun 18 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
Jun 11 2023 Jun 19 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
Jun 12 2023 Jun 20 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
Jun 13 2023 Jun 21 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
Jun 14 2023 Jun 22 2023 10 Single rooms 2,025€
Double rooms 1,350€
Jun 15 2023 Jun 23 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Jun 16 2023 Jun 24 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Jun 17 2023 Jun 25 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Jun 18 2023 Jun 26 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Jun 19 2023 Jun 27 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Jun 20 2023 Jun 28 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Jun 21 2023 Jun 29 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Jun 22 2023 Jun 30 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Jun 23 2023 Jul 01 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Jun 24 2023 Jul 02 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Jun 25 2023 Jul 03 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Jun 26 2023 Jul 04 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Jun 27 2023 Jul 05 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Jun 28 2023 Jul 06 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Jun 29 2023 Jul 07 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Jun 30 2023 Jul 08 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Jul 01 2023 Jul 09 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 02 2023 Jul 10 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 03 2023 Jul 11 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 04 2023 Jul 12 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 05 2023 Jul 13 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 06 2023 Jul 14 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 07 2023 Jul 15 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 08 2023 Jul 16 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 09 2023 Jul 17 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 10 2023 Jul 18 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 11 2023 Jul 19 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 12 2023 Jul 20 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 13 2023 Jul 21 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 14 2023 Jul 22 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 15 2023 Jul 23 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 16 2023 Jul 24 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 17 2023 Jul 25 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 18 2023 Jul 26 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 19 2023 Jul 27 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 20 2023 Jul 28 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 21 2023 Jul 29 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 22 2023 Jul 30 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 23 2023 Jul 31 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 24 2023 Aug 01 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 25 2023 Aug 02 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 26 2023 Aug 03 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 27 2023 Aug 04 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 28 2023 Aug 05 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 29 2023 Aug 06 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 30 2023 Aug 07 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Jul 31 2023 Aug 08 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 01 2023 Aug 09 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 02 2023 Aug 10 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 03 2023 Aug 11 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 04 2023 Aug 12 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 05 2023 Aug 13 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 06 2023 Aug 14 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 07 2023 Aug 15 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 08 2023 Aug 16 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 09 2023 Aug 17 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 10 2023 Aug 18 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 11 2023 Aug 19 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 12 2023 Aug 20 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 13 2023 Aug 21 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 14 2023 Aug 22 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 15 2023 Aug 23 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 16 2023 Aug 24 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 17 2023 Aug 25 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 18 2023 Aug 26 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 19 2023 Aug 27 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 20 2023 Aug 28 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 21 2023 Aug 29 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 22 2023 Aug 30 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 23 2023 Aug 31 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 24 2023 Sep 01 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 25 2023 Sep 02 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 26 2023 Sep 03 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 27 2023 Sep 04 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 28 2023 Sep 05 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 29 2023 Sep 06 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 30 2023 Sep 07 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Aug 31 2023 Sep 08 2023 10 Single rooms 2,213€
Double rooms 1,475€
Sep 01 2023 Sep 09 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Sep 02 2023 Sep 10 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Sep 03 2023 Sep 11 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Sep 04 2023 Sep 12 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Sep 05 2023 Sep 13 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Sep 06 2023 Sep 14 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Sep 07 2023 Sep 15 2023 10 Single rooms 2,137€
Double rooms 1,462€
Sep 08 2023 Sep 16 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 09 2023 Sep 17 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 10 2023 Sep 18 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 11 2023 Sep 19 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 12 2023 Sep 20 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 13 2023 Sep 21 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 14 2023 Sep 22 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 15 2023 Sep 23 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 16 2023 Sep 24 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 17 2023 Sep 25 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 18 2023 Sep 26 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 19 2023 Sep 27 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 20 2023 Sep 28 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 21 2023 Sep 29 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 22 2023 Sep 30 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 23 2023 Oct 01 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 24 2023 Oct 02 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 25 2023 Oct 03 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 26 2023 Oct 04 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 27 2023 Oct 05 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 28 2023 Oct 06 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 29 2023 Oct 07 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Sep 30 2023 Oct 08 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 01 2023 Oct 09 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 02 2023 Oct 10 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 03 2023 Oct 11 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 04 2023 Oct 12 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 05 2023 Oct 13 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 06 2023 Oct 14 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 07 2023 Oct 15 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 08 2023 Oct 16 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 09 2023 Oct 17 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 10 2023 Oct 18 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 11 2023 Oct 19 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 12 2023 Oct 20 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 13 2023 Oct 21 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 14 2023 Oct 22 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 15 2023 Oct 23 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 16 2023 Oct 24 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 17 2023 Oct 25 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 18 2023 Oct 26 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 19 2023 Oct 27 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 20 2023 Oct 28 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 21 2023 Oct 29 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 22 2023 Oct 30 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 23 2023 Oct 31 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 24 2023 Nov 01 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 25 2023 Nov 02 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 26 2023 Nov 03 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 27 2023 Nov 04 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 28 2023 Nov 05 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 29 2023 Nov 06 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 30 2023 Nov 07 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€
Oct 31 2023 Nov 08 2023 10 Single rooms 2,205€
Double rooms 1,530€

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