How much does the Vélodyssée cycling tour from Bordeaux to Biarritz in 4- and 5-star hotels cost?

This 8-day self-guided tour starts from €1,958 per person in a double room in April and October, and from €2,162 in May, June and September. The price includes 7 nights with breakfast in 4- and 5-star hotels, luggage transfer, the boat crossing of the Arcachon Bay, a road book with maps, a GPS navigation app and a 7/7 hotline. Bike rental is available at an extra cost.

When can I do this tour?

The tour runs from April to the end of October, with departures from Tuesday to Sunday. There are no departures from 1 July to 25 August, when the Atlantic coast is at its busiest.

How difficult is cycling the Vélodyssée from Bordeaux to Biarritz?

The tour is rated easy. You will cover 320 km over six cycling days, between 31 and 75 km a day, with about 680 m of total climbing. Almost the whole route follows cycle paths through pine forests and along the coast. E-bikes are available for riders who want extra assistance.

What kind of hotels are included?

You will stay one night in a 5-star hotel in Bordeaux and six nights in 4-star hotels along the coast, always with breakfast. No dinners are included, which leaves you free to choose restaurants and taste the cuisine of the Gironde, the Landes and the Basque Country.

Is the boat across the Arcachon Bay included?

Yes. The boat crossing to Arcachon on day 3 is included. Bikes up to 25 kg can be taken on board, and e-bike batteries must be removed during the crossing.

How does luggage transfer work?

Your luggage is moved to the next hotel on every cycling day, so you only ride with what you need for the day. Riders are expected to handle simple repairs such as a puncture on their own; assistance is available for bigger breakdowns.

Which bikes can I rent?

You can rent a touring bike, an e-bike or a gravel bike. Rental bikes come with a lock, a repair kit, a rear bag, a handlebar bag and a smartphone holder (one for every two bikes), with a helmet on request.

Can I do this tour alone?

Yes, solo travellers are welcome. A solo supplement applies and covers a single room throughout the route. Navigation is provided by the road book and the GPS app, and the 7/7 hotline is available during the day if you need help.

Vélodyssée Luxury Cycling Tour Bordeaux to Biarritz

Atlantic Coast / Landes

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Self-guided
Solo-friendly

Short Description

Ride the Vélodyssée from Bordeaux to Biarritz on this 8-day self-guided tour, staying in 4- and 5-star hotels. Pine forests, wild Atlantic beaches, the Dune du Pyla and the great Landes lakes lead you to the Basque coast.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Bordeaux
You will arrive at your hotel in Bordeaux and receive information about the region and a road book detailing your itinerary. Take the time to explore the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the French city with the most listed monuments after Paris, and stroll along the quays of the Garonne.
Night and breakfast in a 5\* hotel.

Day 2: Bordeaux – Lacanau-Océan (64 km; +60 m)
You will leave the wine capital on the Voie Verte, a cycle path that follows the route of the former Bordeaux–Lacanau railway line. The shaded route runs through pine forests to the song of cicadas, mostly on cycle paths with a few country lanes and forest tracks. Lacanau-Océan welcomes you with long ocean beaches sheltered by dunes, lakes and early 20th-century villas.
Night and breakfast in a 4\* hotel.

Day 3: Lacanau – Arcachon (45 km; +50 m)
A dedicated cycle path leads you through dunes and forests past the largest unspoilt beaches of the Aquitaine coast, including the 13 km of wild sand at Le Porge Océan. You will continue towards Cap Ferret and the oyster-farming villages of the Arcachon Bay, then take the boat across to Arcachon, a 19th-century seaside resort with the Second Empire villas of its Winter Town.
Night and breakfast in a 4\* hotel.

Day 4: Arcachon – Biscarrosse Plage (31 km; +100 m)
Your first stop is the Dune du Pyla: climb to the top to take in one of the most spectacular views on the Atlantic coast. You will then ride beneath the pines of the Landes forest on the Vélodyssée to Biscarrosse Plage, a resort of waves, beaches and dunes with a lively summer atmosphere.
Night and breakfast in a 4\* hotel.

Day 5: Biscarrosse Plage – Contis Plage (75 km; +190 m)
Today the Vélodyssée turns inland and the blue of the lakes replaces the sea. You will ride along the lakes of Cazaux-Sanguinet, the second-largest in France, then Biscarrosse and Parentis, past small lakeside harbours and through the state forest, before returning to the coast at Mimizan Plage and the small Belle Époque resort of Contis Plage.
Night and breakfast in a 4\* hotel.

Day 6: Contis Plage – Hossegor (60 km; +150 m)
A peaceful stretch of the Vélodyssée through the scented pine forest, with the ocean beaches always close by. You will discover Saint-Girons Plage and the beaches of Lake Léon before reaching Hossegor, a renowned resort nestled between its lake and the ocean.
Night and breakfast in a 4\* hotel.

Day 7: Hossegor – Biarritz (45 km; +130 m)
On this last stage you will pass the marina of Capbreton and enter the Basque Country. A pleasant cycle path takes you through Bayonne, where Basque culture fills every alley of the old town, and on to Biarritz, one of the most famous seaside resorts in Europe, with its ocean beaches, surf and lively evenings.
Night and breakfast in a 4\* hotel.

Day 8: Departure from Biarritz
The trip ends after breakfast.

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedMinimum 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
🚢 The crossing of Arcachon bay by boat

❌ 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 Vélodyssée cycling tour from Bordeaux to Biarritz in 4- and 5-star hotels cost?
This 8-day self-guided tour starts from €1,958 per person in a double room in April and October, and from €2,162 in May, June and September. The price includes 7 nights with breakfast in 4- and 5-star hotels, luggage transfer, the boat crossing of the Arcachon Bay, a road book with maps, a GPS navigation app and a 7/7 hotline. Bike rental is available at an extra cost.
When can I do this tour?
The tour runs from April to the end of October, with departures from Tuesday to Sunday. There are no departures from 1 July to 25 August, when the Atlantic coast is at its busiest.
How difficult is cycling the Vélodyssée from Bordeaux to Biarritz?
The tour is rated easy. You will cover 320 km over six cycling days, between 31 and 75 km a day, with about 680 m of total climbing. Almost the whole route follows cycle paths through pine forests and along the coast. E-bikes are available for riders who want extra assistance.
What kind of hotels are included?
You will stay one night in a 5-star hotel in Bordeaux and six nights in 4-star hotels along the coast, always with breakfast. No dinners are included, which leaves you free to choose restaurants and taste the cuisine of the Gironde, the Landes and the Basque Country.
Is the boat across the Arcachon Bay included?
Yes. The boat crossing to Arcachon on day 3 is included. Bikes up to 25 kg can be taken on board, and e-bike batteries must be removed during the crossing.
How does luggage transfer work?
Your luggage is moved to the next hotel on every cycling day, so you only ride with what you need for the day. Riders are expected to handle simple repairs such as a puncture on their own; assistance is available for bigger breakdowns.
Which bikes can I rent?
You can rent a touring bike, an e-bike or a gravel bike. Rental bikes come with a lock, a repair kit, a rear bag, a handlebar bag and a smartphone holder (one for every two bikes), with a helmet on request.
Can I do this tour alone?
Yes, solo travellers are welcome. A solo supplement applies and covers a single room throughout the route. Navigation is provided by the road book and the GPS app, and the 7/7 hotline is available during the day if you need help.