The Great Cycling Tour in Bordeaux offers a 12-day self-guided cycling experience through the Gironde region of France. Cyclists will explore diverse landscapes including UNESCO World Heritage sites, natural parks, vineyards, and the Atlantic coast. The tour covers approximately 480 km of cycle paths, highlighting the Gironde Estuary, Bordeaux quays, vineyards of Blayais, Médoc, and Entre-deux-Mers, the Canal de Garonne, the Landes de Gascogne Natural Regional Park, Arcachon Bay, and the coastline with its dunes and lakes. Variations allow for exploration of Sauternais and Saint-Emilion. The tour includes luggage transfers at every step, route notes and maps (in French or English), 11 nights with breakfast in 3* and/or 4* hotels and charming guesthouses (with options for 1 or 2 hotel 2*), 2 dinners (drinks not included), and 24/7 telephone assistance. It also includes the Arcachon bay crossing by boat (option via Arcachon) and two crossings of the Gironde estuary by boat (in Le Verdon and in Blaye). The tour is designed for daily departures from April to October, with a minimum of 2 people. Optional GPS application for smartphone is available for 7 EUR. Specifics are provided for bringing E-Bikes, requiring them to weigh less than 25kg without the battery, and the battery must be removable.
Arrive in Bordeaux « Unesco World Heritage Site »
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From Bordeaux to the « Entre-Deux- Mers »
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From Sauveterre de Guyenne to Bazas
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Direction The Landes de Gascogne Regional Nature Park
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Towards the Arcachon Bay
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From the Arcachon Bay to Lacanau
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The Great Medoc Lakes from Lacanau to Montalivet
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From Montalivet to Royan
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From Royan to Mortagne
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From Mortagne to Blaye
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From Blaye to Bordeaux
End of Tour
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