Vélodyssée - from Bordeaux to Arcachon

by French Bike Tours
Region
Pyrenees
Duration
5 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

This cycling route from Bordeaux is a tribute to the Atlantic coast. Through Lacanau and its waves, the calm waters of Lake Hourtin , then the Cap Ferret with its oyster-farming villages, each stage reveals a unique facet of the Gironde coastline. Crossing the bay by boat to Arcachon offers a spectacular entry to the final part of the journey: the loop to the majestic Dune du Pilat , a true mountain of sand towering over the ocean. Following safe, mostly traffic-free cycle paths, this route blends wild nature, local delicacies, and the South-West 's art of living, for a sea-breeze-filled adventure at the rhythm of the pedals.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival Bordeaux

Arrival Bordeaux

Day 2: Bordeaux - Lacanau

67 km 696 m

D2

Bordeaux - Lacanau

Day 3: Lacanau - Arcachon

46 km 104 m

D1

Lacanau - Arcachon

Day 4: Roundtrip Arcachon - Dune du Pyla

25 km 109 m

D1

Roundtrip Arcachon - Dune du Pyla

Day 5: End in Arcachon

End in Arcachon

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Mechanical support

About the Pyrenees

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