Cycle Bordeaux to Biarritz

Cycle Bordeaux to Biarritz

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable cycling adventure from Bordeaux to Biarritz, exploring the stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage of the Aquitaine region. Pedal along the Atlantic coastline, discovering salt marshes, sand dunes, pine forests, and expansive beaches. Enjoy the vibrant bars and restaurants along the way and experience warm hospitality each evening at charming hotels or B&Bs. This self-guided tour includes a rental bike, luggage transfer, route notes, maps, and an emergency hotline. Highlights include the Green Way to Lacanau, the wild beaches of Arcachon, the Great Dune of Pyla, and the scenic paths through Landes Forest. Conclude your journey in the renowned seaside resort of Biarritz, known for its beautiful beaches, surfing, and lively nightlife. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Exploring the natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage of the region

  • Cycling along the Atlantic coastline of Aquitaine

  • Discovering the salt marshes, sand dunes, pine forests and large beaches en route

  • Enjoying the bars and restaurants along the way

  • Arriving in Bordeaux, renowned for wine and architecture

  • Cycling through the Landes Forest to Biscarrosse

  • Visiting the Great Dune of Pyla, the highest in Europe

  • Reaching the seaside resort of Biarritz in Basque country

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Bordeaux, Renowned For Wine And Architecture

Location: Bordeaux

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Make your own arrival to Bordeaux, then make your way to your hotel where you'll receive your information packs and bikes. Known as ‘Burdigala’ in ancient Rome, Bordeaux is inseparable from its renowned vineyards and has beautiful architecture made from local stone. The Garonne River, at the the heart of the city, welcomes walkers along its banks and offers boat excursions. Capital of wine, Bordeaux is endowed with a rich history and architecture. ...more ...less

Day 2 : Cycle Along The Green Way To Lacanau (64Km/40Mi)

Location: Lacanau-Ocean

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your cycling holiday in Aquitaine takes you from Bordeaux, the capital of wine, to the seaside town of Lacanau-Ocean. Take the Green Way, a cycle path that follows a former railway track. It's a beautiful ride, easy and safe - mostly on cycle paths and occasionally on small paths or forest trails - passing along pine forest where you'll hear the song of cicadas. Lacanau-Ocean, in the middle of the Medoc-Ocean region, is known for its long ocean beaches sheltered by dunes and forests, its lakes and its unspoiled natural areas. It is also known for its surfing spots. The town's early 20th century villas bear witness to a rich past.Ascent: 60m/196ft

Day 3 : Along The Wild, Wide Beaches Of The Aquitaine Coast To Arcachon (47Km/29Mi)

Location: Arcachon

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Join the Velodyssee from Lacanau-Ocean, cycling between dunes and forests. The cycle path leads you to discover the widest wild beaches of the Aquitaine coast including the 13km long Porge Ocean beach. To fully enjoy the scenery, you should leave the cycle path from time to time. You'll never be far from the shore as you cycle through beautiful scenery to the Bay of Arcachon. Enjoy and finish your day cycling through typical oyster villages then take the ferry to the seaside town of Arcachon.Ascent: 50m/164ft

Day 4 : Cycle Under The Pines Of The Landes Forest To Biscarrosse (30-40Km/18.5-25Mi)

Location: Biscarrosse

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you cycle towards the 'Great Dune of Pyla', the highest in Europe, where you really must reach the summit (on foot!) to appreciate the surrounding beauty. Continue under the pines of the Landes forest, which offers a heady mix of ocean, lakes and forest. The Velodyssey takes you to Biscarrosse, to end your day in the Landes area. Known for its waves and relaxed seaside feel, Biscarrosse beach has a lovely revitalising ambience.Ascent: 100m/328ft

Day 5 : Detour Inland Via Lakes And Forests, Return To The Ocean At Mimizan Beach (52Km/32.5Mi)

Location: Mimizan

Accommodation Name: charming 2 star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

The Velodyssee leaves the coast today, making a wide detour inland, where the blue of the vast lakes replaces that of the sea. Discover Lake Cazaux and Sanguinet, the second largest lake in France covering 5800 hectares: it is a little paradise and is surrounded by greenery and pines. Continue alongside Lake Biscarrosse and Parentis before the path takes you between small lake ports and intimate lakes through the forest to rejoin the ocean at Mimizan beach. Mimizan was developed during the Belle Epoque, when sea bathing became fashionable with the wealthy, along the railway line which is no longer there. Ascent: 115m/377ft

Day 6 : Cycle Through Pine Forest And Past Beaches To The Heart Of The Landes (55Km/34Mi)

Location: Landes

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leave the lovely seaside town of Mimizan beach and return to the Velodyssee. This is a very pleasant stage, it's quiet and calm as you cycle through pine-scented forests. Enjoy the nearby ocean beaches by leaving the track from time to time. Discover 'Contis' and 'St Girons' ocean beaches and the beaches on Lake Leon. Finish your cycling day in either Moliets or Messanges, attractive seaside towns in the Landes department.Ascent: 130m/426ft

Day 7 : To Basque Country And The Seaside Resort Of Biarritz (69Km/43Mi)

Location: Biarritz

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

The last stage of your cycling holiday sees you leaving the Landes. The cycle path leads you once more into the heart of the forest before you reach the seaside towns of Hossegor and Cap Breton. Enjoy the wide beaches before cycling through more urban areas as you approach Boucau. This is Basque country. Follow the cycle path through its capital, Bayonne and continue to the renowned seaside town of Biarritz. With beautiful ocean beaches, surfing, thalassotherapy and golf courses by day, and great restaurants, bars and nightlife, Biarritz is famous worldwide.Ascent: 120m/393ft

Day 8 : Trip Concludes

Location: Biarritz

Meals Included: Breakfast

The trip concludes after breakfast.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    7 nights in a combination of charming B&Bs and 2-3 star hotels

  • 7 breakfasts – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea and juices.

  • 7 nights in a combination of mainly 3-4 star hotels, with 1 night in a 2 star hotel on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

  • Rental bike equipped with helmet, lock, repair kit and handlebar bag (e-bike available on request - supplement applies)

  • Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg + 1 small daypack, supplement applies for excess

  • Information pack including route notes and maps per room booked plus smartphone GPS Application

  • Arcachon bay crossing by boat

  • Emergency hotline

  • Travel to Bordeaux and from Biarritz

  • Meals not listed as included, drinks

  • Travel insurance - mandatory

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What's Not Included

  • Travel to Bordeaux and from Biarritz

    Travel to Bordeaux and from Biarritz is not included.

  • Meals not listed as included

    Meals not listed as included and drinks are not provided.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is mandatory and not included.

  • E-bike hire

    E-bike hire is available but a supplement applies.

  • Bike theft insurance

    Bike theft insurance is not included; contact for details.

  • Guide

    This is a self-guided cycling holiday; no guide is provided.

  • Single room supplement

    A supplement will apply if you book a single room.

  • Entrance fees

    Entrance fees not listed as included are not covered.

  • Transfers

    Transfers not listed as included are not provided.

  • Transfers by taxi or public transport

    Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage are not included.

  • Excess luggage

    Excess luggage is not included; a supplement applies.

  • Hotel taxes

    Hotel taxes, if applicable, are payable directly to the hotel.

  • Handlebar phone holder

    If you plan to use the navigational app, we suggest bringing a handlebar phone holder.

  • Items of a personal nature

    Items of a personal nature are not included.

  • Lunches and dinners

    Lunches and dinners daily and all beverages are not included.

  • Entrance fees to attractions

    Entrance fees to museums, chateaux, parks, sites, and wine tastings are not included.

  • Tour guide

    A tour guide is not included as this is a self-guided trip.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Grading

GRADE 2 - Daily cycling distances from 30 to 69km/18.5 to 43mi over relatively flat terrain. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. It is considered suitable for cyclists with a good level of fitness. The journey alternates between flat roads alongside streams and vineyards and following bicycle paths along the coast and through forests. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be worn. ...more ...less

Mode of Transport

Travel includes rental bikes equipped with helmet, lock, repair kit, and handlebar bag. Luggage transfer is provided, and an Arcachon bay crossing by boat is included.

Accommodation

7 nights in 2-3 star hotels
During the trip you will be accommodated in mainly 3 & 4 star hotels on a twin share basis with 1 night in 2 star accommodation. In peak season day 4 may also be in a 2 star hotel when one night stays are not permitted at our standard hotel.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    You will stay in a combination of mainly 3-4 star hotels, with 1 or 2 nights in 2-star hotels, all on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities.

  • Is this tour suitable for beginner cyclists?

    The tour is graded as introductory to moderate, with daily cycling distances ranging from 30 to 69 km over relatively flat terrain. It is suitable for cyclists with a good level of fitness.

  • What kind of bike will be provided?

    A rental bike equipped with a helmet, lock, repair kit, and handlebar bag will be provided. An e-bike is available on request for an additional supplement.

  • Will my luggage be transported during the tour?

    Yes, luggage transfer is included, with a maximum of one piece weighing up to 20 kg plus one small daypack. A supplement applies for excess luggage.

  • What should I carry with me during the cycling day?

    You should carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone, and water. A small daypack that can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

  • Is travel insurance required for this tour?

    Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for this tour.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    The tour includes 7 continental breakfasts. Lunches, dinners, and all beverages are not included.

  • Is there an emergency contact available during the tour?

    Yes, an emergency hotline is available during the tour.

  • What happens if I need to skip a stage of the tour?

    Transfers by taxi or public transport are available if you need to skip a stage, but these are not included in the tour package.

  • Is this a guided tour?

    No, this is a self-guided cycling holiday. You will receive an information pack including route notes and maps, as well as access to a smartphone GPS application.

  • How fit do I have to be?

    Our adventures are first and foremost holidays and can be undertaken by anyone in a reasonable state of health and fitness - however, please carefully read our Terms & Conditions when booking and view the trip grading. We rank our trips according to our honest Trip Grading System. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with our grading system by reading our detailed trip notes (which you can order through this site) and to speak with us about the physical requirements of your chosen trip.

  • What happens if something goes wrong?

    On our guided tours, you travel in small groups with a local multi-lingual guide whose knowledge of the terrain, flora, fauna and history of the region is exemplary. Our self guided tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace - but they're not unsupported. We provide detailed route notes and maps and our local partners are on hand throughout the day in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. All we request is that you select a program that matches your level of fitness to ensure that you have a comfortable experience.

  • I'm travelling solo on a self-guided trip. Do I pay the single supplement or the single traveller surcharge?

    Most of our self guided trips are priced based on twinshare. If you are travelling solo the single traveller surcharge will apply. The single supplement would apply if you were travelling in a party with others and you had chosen to book a single room. You would never pay a single traveller surcharge and a single supplement.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

S. Chisnall(Woodbridge, United Kingdom)  

Cycle Bordeaux to Biarritz

17 Oct 2023

Wonderful trip along an amazing bike path. E-bikes were excellent and recommended for casual cyclists. Hotels were mostly good. One negative was the difficulty finding places to stop en route but we were out of holiday season.

G. Mann(Corlette, Australia)  

Cycle Bordeaux to Biarritz

17 May 2024

Such a wonderful challenge. The combination of detailed written instructions, the Roadmap App and the top class bikes made this a memorable experience. Ready now for our next one!

P. Champion(Drysdale, Australia)  

Cycle Bordeaux to Biarritz

27 Jun 2023

Well organised trip. Very good bikes and the GPS tracker was very good. The hotels were much better than expected, especially in Biarritz and in Bordeaux.

C. Blundy(Stanwell Park, Australia)  

Cycle Bordeaux to Biarritz

29 Jun 2023

Thank you for such a well organised trip. The bikes were good and very fit for purpose. The app for the route was fabulous and never let us down.The hotels were all fine and at the level of accommodation that was stated. Our luggage was always there at the hotels when we arrived. It was tremendous to be able to ride so far on almost exclusively bike tracks that were separate from the road. ...more ...less

J. Walker(Nelson Bay, Australia)  

Cycle Bordeaux to Biarritz

21 May 2024

Great way to experience French culture off the beaten track!

J. Pipe(Somersham, United Kingdom)  

Cycle Bordeaux to Biarritz

17 Oct 2023

Lovely cycle route on excellent cycle tracks. Bikes superb. Accommodation in great locations.

D. Giles(Auckland, New Zealand)  

Cycle Bordeaux to Biarritz

24 Aug 2017

First time UTracks users. Non bikers so decided to use electric bikes. Slightly nervous about distances and whole concept. The starting point Bordeaux was stunning and amazing place to start the ride. We visited places we would never have thought of staying at and were fantastic. As first time bikers electric bikes perfect as we could enjoy destinations without being too tired. Experience of a lifetime, well worth the money, and to finish in Biarittz was just perfect. ...more ...less

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of utracks charges.

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    At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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Cycle Bordeaux to Biarritz

8 Days Starting in Bordeaux, France and ending in Biarritz, France

Visiting: Bordeaux, Lacanau-Ocean, Arcachon, Biscarrosse, Mimizan, Landes, Biarritz

Tour operator:

UTracks

Tour code:

BBZ

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

introductory to moderate

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Active

Activities:

Cycling, Walking

From: $1920 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 22-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

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