How difficult is this tour?

Easy. The terrain is mostly flat with gentle hills (total elevation ~455 m). Routes alternate between dedicated cycle paths and quiet country roads.

Can I visit wine chateaux along the way?

Yes. The Route des Chateaux takes you past some of the best-known chateaux in the world, from Margaux to Latour and Lafite Rothschild, with strolls among the famous estates along the way.

Is this tour suitable for beginners?

Yes. Daily distances range from 45 to 64 km on flat to gently rolling terrain, with luggage transferred for you.

Where does the tour start and end?

It is a loop starting and ending in Bordeaux city centre: you check in at your hotel in Bordeaux on Day 1 and ride back into Bordeaux on Day 5, so no transfers are needed.

Is luggage transfer included?

Yes, your luggage is transferred between hotels on cycling days. Allowance is one bag per person up to 23 kg plus a small hand bag; extra bags cost €30 per transfer.

The Medoc — Bordeaux Vineyards and Ocean Coast

Médoc / Bordeaux

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Trekking bikeE-bikeGravel Bike6 days / 5 nights228 km2/5Medium-EasyLoop

Self-guided

Short Description

Ride through the legendary Medoc wine region on a 6-day cycling loop from Bordeaux. Pedal the Route des Chateaux past Margaux, Pauillac, and Lafite Rothschild, then cruise Atlantic coast cycle paths through pine forests to Lacanau Ocean.

Tour Program

Day 1 — Arrival in Bordeaux
Check in at your 3-star hotel in Bordeaux city centre, where your travel pack is waiting at the reception desk.

Day 2 — The Route des Chateaux | 45–55 km
From Bordeaux, ride along the quays and the shores of Bordeaux lake, then along the Gironde toward Margaux, Moulis, and Saint-Julien. Pass legendary wine estates, charming harbours, and picture-perfect vineyards. Dinner and overnight in Margaux or Moulis.

Day 3 — Vineyards reflected on the Gironde | 50–60 km
Pedal through rolling vineyards and marshes, stopping at Brion archaeological site, Vertheuil Abbey, and Fort Medoc. Reach Pauillac with its grand crus — Latour, Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild — before a charming guesthouse set among the vines. Dinner included.

Day 4 — Towards the Atlantic | 62 km
Leave the vineyards for the wild Medoc coast. Cross marshes to reach Hourtin-Plage with its sweeping dunes, then ride marked paths through pine forests along Carcan-Hourtin lake — one of France's largest freshwater lakes — to Lacanau Ocean. Overnight in a 4-star hotel between lake and ocean.

Day 5 — Back to Bordeaux | 64 km
Follow the scenic Green Track along the old railway through a stunning pine corridor, then ride back to Bordeaux, finishing along its majestic UNESCO-listed quays. End your loop where it started, with a night in a 3-star hotel.

Day 6 — Departure
End of the tour after breakfast in Bordeaux.

Tour details

LoopSelfguidedMinimum 2 peopleMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
📲 GPS or navigation APP
💼 Luggage transfer
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
🗺️ Maps
🍽️ 2 dinners (drinks excluded)

❌ 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
🌎 Tourist taxes
🛡️ Travel insurance

🙋 Common questions

How difficult is this tour?
Easy. The terrain is mostly flat with gentle hills (total elevation ~455 m). Routes alternate between dedicated cycle paths and quiet country roads.
What is the best time to visit?
April to October.
Can I visit wine chateaux along the way?
Yes. The Route des Chateaux takes you past some of the best-known chateaux in the world, from Margaux to Latour and Lafite Rothschild, with strolls among the famous estates along the way.
Is this tour suitable for beginners?
Yes. Daily distances range from 45 to 64 km on flat to gently rolling terrain, with luggage transferred for you.
Where does the tour start and end?
It is a loop starting and ending in Bordeaux city centre: you check in at your hotel in Bordeaux on Day 1 and ride back into Bordeaux on Day 5, so no transfers are needed.
Is luggage transfer included?
Yes, your luggage is transferred between hotels on cycling days. Allowance is one bag per person up to 23 kg plus a small hand bag; extra bags cost €30 per transfer.