How difficult is this tour?

Easy. The route follows dedicated cycle paths through flat to gently rolling terrain. Daily distances range from 30 to 69 km.

Does the tour include the Arcachon Bay crossing?

Yes, the ferry across Arcachon Bay is included.

Can I extend the tour?

Yes, a 9-day version with an extra night around the Arcachon Bay is available.

What type of accommodation?

Mostly 3 and 4-star hotels, with some 2-star properties in peak season.

Is there surfing along the way?

Absolutely. Lacanau, Biscarrosse, Hossegor, and Biarritz are all world-famous surf spots.

Vélodyssee — Bordeaux to Biarritz

Atlantic Coast / Landes

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Trekking bikeE-bikeGravel Bike8 days / 7 nights355 km4/5Medium-EasyLinear

Short Description

Ride the Velodyssee from Bordeaux to Biarritz on this 8-day Atlantic coast adventure. Cycle through pine forests, past the Great Dune of Pilat, along Landes lakes, and into the Basque Country — finishing in legendary Biarritz.

Tour Program

Day 1 — Arrival in Bordeaux
Settle into your hotel and explore this UNESCO World Heritage city, its quays, and the Garonne River.

Day 2 — Bordeaux to Lacanau | 64 km
Take the Green Way — a former railway track — through pine forests to the surfing capital of Lacanau Ocean.

Day 3 — Lacanau to Arcachon via Cap Ferret | 45 km
Ride between dunes and forests to Cap Ferret, cruise through oyster villages, then ferry across the bay to Arcachon.

Day 4 — Arcachon to Biscarrosse | 30–40 km
Climb the Great Dune of Pilat — Europe's tallest sand dune — then cycle into the Landes pine forests to Biscarrosse.

Day 5 — Biscarrosse to Mimizan | 52 km
Ride past France's second-largest lake, through intimate lake ports and pine forests to the Belle Epoque resort of Mimizan.

Day 6 — Mimizan to Moliets | 55 km
A tranquil stage through scented pine forests, discovering Contis Plage, Saint-Girons, and the beaches of Leon Lake.

Day 7 — Moliets to Biarritz via Bayonne | 69 km
The grand finale: ride through Hossegor and Capbreton, enter the Basque Country through Bayonne, and arrive in legendary Biarritz.

Day 8 — Departure from Biarritz
Departure after breakfast.

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedCouplesFriendsSolo travelersMinimum 1 personMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
📲 GPS or navigation APP
💼 Luggage transfer
🚢 The crossing of Arcachon bay by boat
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7

❌ 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 route follows dedicated cycle paths through flat to gently rolling terrain. Daily distances range from 30 to 69 km.
Does the tour include the Arcachon Bay crossing?
Yes, the ferry across Arcachon Bay is included.
Can I extend the tour?
Yes, a 9-day version with an extra night around the Arcachon Bay is available.
What type of accommodation?
Mostly 3 and 4-star hotels, with some 2-star properties in peak season.
Is there surfing along the way?
Absolutely. Lacanau, Biscarrosse, Hossegor, and Biarritz are all world-famous surf spots.