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Atlantic | Bordeaux-Biarritz

Idyllic lakes and a wild sea

From Bordeaux, you go up the estuary of the Gironde and cross the vineyards of Bordeaux. You then join the Ocean, the Bay of Arcachon by bike paths. You enjoy the lively resorts (Biscarrosse, Mimizan, Capbreton) and wild beaches, renowned for surfing then arrive in the Basque Country, with the prestigious Biarritz. The extension to Hendaye by the wild ledge offers magnificent views.

Easy to moderate
Bike tours
8 Days / 7 Nights
Self-guided tour

Itinerary

At your arrival, take your time to visit Bordeaux, World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Take a walk along the Garonne docks, meander in the lively streets of St Pierre quarter, bargain-hunt in the Chartrons quarters, have fun on the reflecting water’s mirror of water ...

This first stage leads you across the vines, toward one of the most famous vineyards in France: Château-
Margaux. As far as you leave Bordeaux, you will be surrounded by vineyards. You won’t know where to turn for a
wine tasting or winery visit.

Enjoy the vineyards landscapes for some kilometers before reaching the cycle paths. This will softly lead you,
toward Lacanau-Océan, by the pines of the greatest France forest: the Landes forest. Then reach directly your
hotel where a swimming pool is waiting for you.

Follow the Ocean until Arcachon. This stage is a subtle mix of pines and fines sands’ dunes. Leave your bikes,
wherever you wish, to enjoy the beaches. Arriving at the Cap Ferret, take the ferry, with your bikes, to reach
Arcachon. The hotel will welcome you, not far from the beaches, to have fun in the Bay waves!

Take advantage of this small stage to appreciate the discovery of a must: the Pilat Dune. You will be rewarded
with the ascent: at the top you will enjoy a panoramic view, impregnable on the Ocean and the Bay of Arcachon.

The course now distances itself from the ocean and the Vélodyssée makes you discover the interior of the Landes and its ponds. The more sinuous and more hilly route winds between the dunes and the big lakes (Biscarrosse, Parentis, Aureilhan) to arrive at the seaside resort of Mimizan-Plage, animated and charming with its Belle - Epoque villas.

The Vélodyssée finds a peaceful route along the coast, in the heart of the pine forest. Contis les Bains is an ideal
first stop. A small unusual detour for a superb point of view? the visit of the lighthouse of Contis with the ascent of its 183 steps. After Saint Girons Plage, the route slowly departs from the ocean by a cycle path that alternates
between forest and small roads. Leon lake invites you to swim before returning to the coast and reach Vieux
Boucau, original with its marine lake.

A great last stage in apotheosis with a beautiful bike path that leaves the Landes to get where the surf is king.
You ride along the longest sandy beach in Europe to the famous resorts of Hossegor and Capbreton. Here, do
not miss the inevitable walk on the Estacade, a wooden pier built by Napoleon III in the 19th century.

After breakfast, individual departure or start of your extension.

Tour character

Easy to moderate

You cycle on small and low-traffic farm tracks and side roads. Some short connecting sections are also on ‘busier’ roads. The daily stages lead through mostly flat to slightly hilly terrain. A cycle tour that guarantees a varied holiday with a normal level of fitness.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & extras

Services

Included

  • Overnight stays in the selected category
  • breakfast
  • Luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20kg)
  • Detailed travel documents 1 x per room (DE, EN, FR)
  • 1 ferry trip to Arcachon
  • Tourist tax
  • Service hotline

Excluded

  • Arrival and departure
  • parking fees
  • Spa and local taxes where applicable
  • transfers
  • Optional sightseeing
  • travel insurance
  • Expenses for personal use
Extras

Arrival

  • From Paris: Montparnasse train station >> Bordeaux St Jean train station (about 2h10 by TGV train).
  • Return transfer to Bordeaux: Biarritz train station >> Bordeaux St Jean train station (about 2h by train or TGV train).
  • Return transfer to Paris: Gare de Biarritz train station >> Paris Montparnasse train station (about 4h15 by TGV train).
Hotels

Cat. A: You will spend the night in well-kept, typical 3- and 4-star hotels. All rooms have a shower/WC or bath/WC.

Cat. B: You will spend the night in well-kept, typical local hotels in the 2- and 3-star category. All rooms have a shower/WC or bath/WC.

 

Further information

Further important information in accordance with the "Pauschalreisegesetz" (Package Travel Act) can be found here!

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