Two cyclists with helmets riding on a paved coastal path near Arcachon. Pine trees and wooden fence line the route with ocean visible in background.

Historic stone bridge crossing the Garonne River in Bordeaux with classical French architecture lining the waterfront at sunset.

Traditional wooden fishing huts on stilts extending over turquoise water along the French Atlantic coast, with rocky shoreline in foreground.

Cyclist riding across stone plaza in Bordeaux with historic Place de la Bourse buildings in golden evening light behind him.

Itinerary

Travel to Bordeaux on your own. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bordeaux by taking a walk along the Garonne riverfront, strolling through the lively St. Pierre district, or browsing the shops in the Chartrons district.

On the first leg of the bike ride, you’ll pass through countless vineyards and ride past one of France’s most famous wineries: Château Margaux. Take your time and take the opportunity to sample a glass or two of wine at one of the many wineries. Enjoy the vineyards one last time before reaching Lacanau-Océan on the bike path; here, you’ll cycle through the pine trees of France’s largest forest, the Landes Forest, and then arrive at your hotel.

Follow the coastline to Arcachon and once again enjoy the pine forests that alternate with fine sand dunes. A stop at one of the beaches is highly recommended. In Cap Ferret, take the ferry to Arcachon, where you’ll spend the night.

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.

Map of French Atlantic coast from Bordeaux to Biarritz showing cycling route with red dots marking cities including Lacanau, Arcachon, Mimizan.

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!