Best Of Gironde

by Discover France
Region
Pyrenees
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

The tour of Gironde is a cycling trip that will allow you to discover Bordeaux, its great vineyards, the Gironde estuary, Blaye with its medieval city and the Atlantic Coast. This tour of Gironde is exceptional because of its diversity of landscapes, between large metropolis, vineyards, ponds, ocean and pine forests. You will ride mainly in safety on bicycle lanes. You will cross the Gironde Estuary twice with your bike. This route is a loop with a starting and finishing point in Bordeaux, a city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Bordeaux

Arrival in Bordeaux

Day 2: From Bordeaux to Blaye

50 km 225 m

D1

From Bordeaux to Blaye

Day 3: From Blaye to Mortagne-sur-Gironde

65 km 230 m

D1

From Blaye to Mortagne-sur-Gironde

Day 4: From Mortagne-sur-Gironde to Soulac

50 km 420 m

D1

From Mortagne-sur-Gironde to Soulac

Day 5: From Soulac to Hourtin

56 km 260 m

D1

From Soulac to Hourtin

Day 6: From Hourtin to Lacanau

36 km 130 m

D1

From Hourtin to Lacanau

Day 7: From Lacanau to Bordeaux

66 km 290 m

D1

From Lacanau to Bordeaux

Day 8: Departure from Bordeaux

Departure from Bordeaux

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Pyrenees

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