What is the difficulty level of this tour?

This tour is rated as easy, with four cycling days covering approximately 40-55 km each on mostly flat terrain along rivers and through vineyards. Total elevation gain is around 725 metres spread across four days. The Roger Lapébie path on the final day is entirely car-free.

What type of accommodation is provided?

You will stay in 3 to 4-star hotels and charming guesthouses. Two category levels are available: Comfort (3-star hotels) and Superior (3-star superior to 4-star hotels and charming guesthouses). All nights include breakfast, and two dinners are included.

What type of bike is available?

Touring bikes, e-bikes, and gravel bikes are available for rental. Each bike comes with a lock, repair kit, rear bag, handlebar bag, and smartphone holder. Helmets are available on request.

How does luggage transfer work?

Your luggage is transferred between hotels on each cycling day. You ride with only a handlebar bag and rear pannier while your main luggage arrives at your next accommodation.

Is the Gironde estuary crossing included?

Yes, the ferry crossing from Lamarque to Blaye on Day 3 is included in the tour price. The crossing takes approximately 20 minutes and offers views of the estuary and the citadel.

Can I visit wine estates along the route?

The route passes directly by many of Bordeaux’s most famous châteaux. Wine tastings can be arranged in Saint-Émilion village, with options ranging from 40 to 85 EUR per person depending on the experience chosen. These are not included in the tour price.

What is the best time to do this tour?

The tour operates from April to October. Spring and early autumn offer mild temperatures ideal for cycling and fewer crowds in the vineyards. Summer is warmer but the long daylight hours are enjoyable.

How do I get to the starting point?

You will arrive at Bordeaux train station or airport. A taxi transfer to Pauillac on Day 1 is included in the tour price.

Bordeaux Vineyards and the Route des Grands Crus by Bike

Bordeaux / Gironde

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Trekking bikeE-bikeGravel Bike6 days / 5 nights190 km3/5MediumLinear

Short Description

Cycle through the legendary vineyards of Bordeaux on this 5-night self-guided tour from Pauillac. You will ride the Route des Grands Crus past Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild, and Château Margaux before crossing the Gironde estuary by boat to the imposing Citadel of Blaye. The route continues through the prestigious appellations of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, and finishes along the Roger Lapébie bike path into the heart of UNESCO-listed Bordeaux.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Bordeaux – Transfer to Pauillac
You will arrive at Bordeaux train station or airport and transfer by taxi to Pauillac. Your bike and detailed road book will be waiting at your hotel. Settle in and savour the anticipation of the ride ahead, surrounded by the vineyards that produce some of the world’s most celebrated wines.

Day 2: Pauillac – Moulis (40–50 km; +100 m)
You will leave Pauillac, home to three of the five Premier Grands Crus Classés, and ride south along the Route des Grands Crus toward Margaux. The road passes the legendary Château Lafite Rothschild, Latour, and Mouton Rothschild, then continues through Saint-Julien and past the iconic Château Margaux with its striking neoclassical façade. Stop to admire the architecture and soak in the atmosphere of this extraordinary wine route before reaching your accommodation in Moulis or Margaux.

Day 3: Moulis – Bourg-sur-Gironde (40–55 km; +165 m)
You will ride to Lamarque and board a ferry across the broad Gironde estuary. On the far side, the magnificent Citadel of Blaye rises above the water — 33 hectares of fortified history built by Vauban, with sweeping views over the river. You will then cycle through the vineyards of Côtes de Blaye before following the Corniche Fleurie, a coastal road lined with palm trees and pink laurels, to the architectural gem of Bourg-sur-Gironde, perched on its rock above the water.

Day 4: Bourg – Saint-Émilion (40–50 km; +240 m)
Today you will cross three prestigious appellations in a single ride. First the historic vineyards of Fronsac, where wine was poured at the court of Louis XIV. Then the tiny plateau of Pomerol, home to the legendary Pétrus. Finally, the rolling hills of Saint-Émilion unfold before you — a mosaic of vineyards stretching to the horizon, punctuated by Château Angélus and Château Cheval Blanc. You will arrive in the medieval town of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 5: Saint-Émilion – Bordeaux (50 km; +220 m)
After crossing the Dordogne River at Branne, you will join the Roger Lapébie bike path — a smooth, car-free track winding through the heart of Entre-Deux-Mers. The route passes through Créon, a typical bastide village, and continues past medieval towns, fortified mills, and Romanesque churches. The path leads directly into Bordeaux, where the majestic Place de la Bourse and the gleaming Miroir d’Eau mark a spectacular finish to your ride.

Day 6: Departure from Bordeaux

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedCouplesFriendsSolo travelersMinimum 1 personMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
🍽️ 2 dinners (drinks excluded)
💼 Luggage transfer
🗺️ Maps
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
📲 GPS or navigation APP
🚢 Gironde estuary crossing by boat
🚕 Taxi transfer first day to the hotel or last day (if arrival by car)

❌ What is not included?

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

🙋 Common questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?
This tour is rated as easy, with four cycling days covering approximately 40-55 km each on mostly flat terrain along rivers and through vineyards. Total elevation gain is around 725 metres spread across four days. The Roger Lapébie path on the final day is entirely car-free.
What type of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in 3 to 4-star hotels and charming guesthouses. Two category levels are available: Comfort (3-star hotels) and Superior (3-star superior to 4-star hotels and charming guesthouses). All nights include breakfast, and two dinners are included.
What type of bike is available?
Touring bikes, e-bikes, and gravel bikes are available for rental. Each bike comes with a lock, repair kit, rear bag, handlebar bag, and smartphone holder. Helmets are available on request.
How does luggage transfer work?
Your luggage is transferred between hotels on each cycling day. You ride with only a handlebar bag and rear pannier while your main luggage arrives at your next accommodation.
Is the Gironde estuary crossing included?
Yes, the ferry crossing from Lamarque to Blaye on Day 3 is included in the tour price. The crossing takes approximately 20 minutes and offers views of the estuary and the citadel.
Can I visit wine estates along the route?
The route passes directly by many of Bordeaux’s most famous châteaux. Wine tastings can be arranged in Saint-Émilion village, with options ranging from 40 to 85 EUR per person depending on the experience chosen. These are not included in the tour price.
What is the best time to do this tour?
The tour operates from April to October. Spring and early autumn offer mild temperatures ideal for cycling and fewer crowds in the vineyards. Summer is warmer but the long daylight hours are enjoyable.
How do I get to the starting point?
You will arrive at Bordeaux train station or airport. A taxi transfer to Pauillac on Day 1 is included in the tour price.