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Bordeaux 6-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 3
Bordeaux, due to its famous vineyards, is known all over the world. So, it is the logical starting point for your cycling trip, with its buildings and arches, cultural and historical places.
Our itinerary will guide you from the ‘Entre deux mers’ area to the land of ‘Haut Medoc’. Along the way you will be met with the aroma of the delicate & fruity fragrances diffused from the famous wine properties, and consider the history of the old properties that you will cross and pass by.
Level 3/4 - sometimes difficult, hilly stages OR long stages (about 50 km)
Daily departures March to October
Solo traveller 205 EUR surcharge
If you would like to hire a bike (110 EUR) e-bike (180 EUR) please contact our office when booking [email protected]
Slow Tours offers a number of other Cycling Tours in Europe
Arrival in Bordeaux.
From your ideally located hotel, discover Bordeaux, with its many broad green and floral open spaces, its exceptional heritage, its local culture and community, along with its local cuisine and evening entertainment.
Bordeaux – Cadillac | 49 km.
Proud of its new transport facilities, Bordeaux has given a large access to bikes ! By this way, leave easily the town centre to ride on an original and rustic cycling path which will lead you to Creon, a typical fortified village of this area ! Then continue through the vineyards of Cadillac until the surrounding wall of the village.
Option : Excursion & extra night in Cadillac : Excursion to Sauternes vineyards | 46 km Another loop for your papilla and your adventure in the vineyards : After a ride between forest and vineyards, the Chateau Yquem will appear and invite you to discover another taste : a honey flavour for a sweet white wine highly appreciated by wine’s lover! From the deep cellars to the small routes between vineyards, ride on the path of a soil renown through the entire world. Then en route you will have the opportunity to stop at the Toulouse Lautrec resting place before coming back to Cadillac via Loupiac
Cadillac – St Emilion | 50 km
This stage will allow you to ride through the heart of ‘Entre-deux Mers’ vineyards, from the Garonne to the Dordogne river. You will have the opportunity to visit the charming village of Rauzan, overlooked by its dignified medieval chateau, before reaching the prestigious village of Saint-Emilion, one of the richest village in historical testimonies.
St Emilion – Blaye | 64 km
Leave this city symbol of the greatest vintage wines to ride along Bordeaux vineyards and the soil ‘Bordeaux Superieur’ then continue on Cotes de Blaye AOC vineyards. Blaye is also known for its citadel overlooking the Gironde river, dignified and magnificent, it has been built by Vauban during the 17th century and has been classified as historical testimony.
Blaye – Bordeaux | 61 km + option Pauillac 20 km
Take a marine breath ! Start this ride with a Gironde river crossing by boat to reach Lamarque and its famous Medoc vineyards and chateaux wine cellars. For the most courageous and for the vintage wine lovers, an escapade towards Pauillac is a must! Then, for a wonderful finish, have a stop at the prestigious Château Margaux and reach Bordeaux.
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Tours marked with are special prices.
| Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 2021 | Oct 29 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,325€ | ||
| Double rooms | 881€ | |||||
| Oct 25 2021 | Oct 30 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,325€ | ||
| Double rooms | 881€ | |||||
| Oct 26 2021 | Oct 31 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,325€ | ||
| Double rooms | 881€ | |||||
| Oct 27 2021 | Nov 01 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,325€ | ||
| Double rooms | 881€ | |||||
| Oct 28 2021 | Nov 02 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,325€ | ||
| Double rooms | 881€ | |||||
| Oct 29 2021 | Nov 03 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,325€ | ||
| Double rooms | 881€ | |||||
| Oct 30 2021 | Nov 04 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,325€ | ||
| Double rooms | 881€ | |||||
| Oct 31 2021 | Nov 05 2021 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,325€ | ||
| Double rooms | 881€ |
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