How much does the Bordeaux vineyards cycling tour cost?

This 7-day self-guided tour starts from €1,008 per person in a double or twin room in the Economic category (2-star and/or 3-star hotels), and from €1,164 per person in the Standard category (3-star and/or 4-star hotels). One price applies all season, and a single room supplement applies when you travel alone in a room.

When can I cycle the Bordeaux vineyards on this tour?

The tour departs every Saturday from 1 May to 25 September 2027, with the same price throughout the season. Other weekdays are possible only on request, with a supplement and without the welcome briefing.

How difficult is cycling in the Bordeaux vineyards?

The tour is rated sustained. You will ride 5 stages of 46 to 65 km, about 270 km in total, with daily elevation gains between 185 and 510 m through rolling vineyard country. Saint-Émilion to Blaye is the longest and hilliest day. An e-bike is available for extra assistance.

What is included in the Bordeaux vineyards cycling tour?

The package includes 6 nights in a double or twin room with breakfast, luggage transfer between hotels (one bag of up to 20 kg per person), the boat crossing of the Gironde on Day 6, a travel folder per room with travel plan and colour maps, a navigation app showing points of interest, a 7/7 hotline and a personalised welcome briefing.

What happens at the welcome briefing in Bordeaux?

On the fixed Saturday departures you will be welcomed on site in person: the local team introduces the travel app, explains your bikes and fits them to you before you start pedalling. On any other departure day no welcome briefing is possible.

Which bikes can I rent for the Bordeaux vineyards tour?

You can rent a trekking bike or an e-bike for the 5 cycling days. The bikes are ready to collect at a bike shop in Bordeaux on your first cycling day, from its 9:30 am opening. Helmets are not provided by default and are available on request only; a helmet is mandatory for children under 12.

Which wine areas will I cycle through around Bordeaux?

You will ride through Entre-deux-Mers, Cadillac and Loupiac, Sauternes with Château d'Yquem, Saint-Émilion, the Bordeaux Supérieur and Côtes de Blaye vineyards, and the Médoc, where Château Margaux marks the last stage. Pauillac can be added as an escapade on the final day.

How do I get to Bordeaux for the start of the cycling tour?

From Paris Montparnasse, the TGV reaches Bordeaux St Jean in about 2 hours 10 minutes. The tour starts and ends in Bordeaux, so you will return to the same city at the end of the loop.

Bordeaux Vineyards Cycling Tour

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from€1,008

Trekking bikeE-bike7 days / 6 nights270 km4/5Medium-EasyLoop

Self-guided
Solo-friendly
Family

Short Description

Cycle the Bordeaux vineyards on this 7-day self-guided loop from Bordeaux. You will roll through Entre-deux-Mers, Sauternes and Saint-Émilion, cross the Gironde by boat at Blaye and ride past the great châteaux of the Médoc back to the city.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Bordeaux
From your well-located hotel, you will discover Bordeaux, with its many green and flowered open spaces, its exceptional heritage and a quality of life naturally punctuated by gastronomic pleasures and lively evenings.

Day 2: Bordeaux – Cadillac (48 km; +360 m)
Bordeaux has opened wide access to bikes, so you will leave the city centre easily and ride an original, rustic cycle path to Créon, a typical fortified village of the area. Then you will continue through the vineyards of Cadillac to the walls of the village.

Day 3: Cadillac – Sauternes – Cadillac (46 km; +390 m)
A loop for your taste buds and your sense of adventure in the vineyards. After a ride between forest and vines, Château d'Yquem will appear and invite you to discover another flavour: the honeyed notes of a sweet white wine prized by wine lovers. From deep cellars to small roads between the vines, you will ride across a terroir renowned all over the world, with the chance to stop at the resting place of Toulouse-Lautrec before returning to Cadillac via Loupiac.

Day 4: Cadillac – Saint-Émilion (49 km; +420 m)
This stage will take you through the heart of the Entre-deux-Mers vineyards, from the Garonne to the Dordogne. You will be able to visit the charming village of Rauzan, overlooked by its dignified medieval castle, before reaching the prestigious village of Saint-Émilion, one of the richest in historical heritage.

Day 5: Saint-Émilion – Blaye (65 km; +510 m)
You will leave this symbol of the greatest vintage wines to ride through the Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur vineyards, then on through the Côtes de Blaye appellation. Blaye is also known for its citadel overlooking the Gironde, dignified and magnificent, built by Vauban in the 17th century and listed as a historic monument.

Day 6: Blaye – Bordeaux (62 km; +185 m)
You will start with a breath of sea air, crossing the Gironde by boat to Lamarque and the famous Médoc vineyards and château wine cellars. The most courageous wine lovers can make an escapade towards Pauillac. Then, for a wonderful finish, you will stop at the prestigious Château Margaux and ride back into Bordeaux.

Day 7: Departure from Bordeaux
Your tour ends after breakfast. You will leave Bordeaux according to your travel plans.

Tour details

LoopSelfguidedMinimum 1 personMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
💼 Luggage transfer
📲 GPS or navigation APP
🗺️ Maps
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
🧍‍♂️ Welcome briefing
🚢 Boat transfer on day 6

❌ What is not included?

🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🛡️ Travel insurance
🌎 Tourist taxes

🙋 Common questions

How much does the Bordeaux vineyards cycling tour cost?
This 7-day self-guided tour starts from €1,008 per person in a double or twin room in the Economic category (2-star and/or 3-star hotels), and from €1,164 per person in the Standard category (3-star and/or 4-star hotels). One price applies all season, and a single room supplement applies when you travel alone in a room.
When can I cycle the Bordeaux vineyards on this tour?
The tour departs every Saturday from 1 May to 25 September 2027, with the same price throughout the season. Other weekdays are possible only on request, with a supplement and without the welcome briefing.
How difficult is cycling in the Bordeaux vineyards?
The tour is rated sustained. You will ride 5 stages of 46 to 65 km, about 270 km in total, with daily elevation gains between 185 and 510 m through rolling vineyard country. Saint-Émilion to Blaye is the longest and hilliest day. An e-bike is available for extra assistance.
What is included in the Bordeaux vineyards cycling tour?
The package includes 6 nights in a double or twin room with breakfast, luggage transfer between hotels (one bag of up to 20 kg per person), the boat crossing of the Gironde on Day 6, a travel folder per room with travel plan and colour maps, a navigation app showing points of interest, a 7/7 hotline and a personalised welcome briefing.
What happens at the welcome briefing in Bordeaux?
On the fixed Saturday departures you will be welcomed on site in person: the local team introduces the travel app, explains your bikes and fits them to you before you start pedalling. On any other departure day no welcome briefing is possible.
Which bikes can I rent for the Bordeaux vineyards tour?
You can rent a trekking bike or an e-bike for the 5 cycling days. The bikes are ready to collect at a bike shop in Bordeaux on your first cycling day, from its 9:30 am opening. Helmets are not provided by default and are available on request only; a helmet is mandatory for children under 12.
Which wine areas will I cycle through around Bordeaux?
You will ride through Entre-deux-Mers, Cadillac and Loupiac, Sauternes with Château d'Yquem, Saint-Émilion, the Bordeaux Supérieur and Côtes de Blaye vineyards, and the Médoc, where Château Margaux marks the last stage. Pauillac can be added as an escapade on the final day.
How do I get to Bordeaux for the start of the cycling tour?
From Paris Montparnasse, the TGV reaches Bordeaux St Jean in about 2 hours 10 minutes. The tour starts and ends in Bordeaux, so you will return to the same city at the end of the loop.

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Terms of cancellation:

Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €

60 days before arrival 10% of the total travel price

59 - 30 days before arrival 20% of the total travel price

29 - 14 days before arrival 30% of the total travel price

13 - 8 days before arrival 50% of the total travel price

7 before arrival 100% of the total travel price

Starting from

€970/ person

or €1,029

Available

1 May 2027 – 25 Sept 2027

Departures

Saturday

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