Cycling the Vineyards of Bordeaux

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8 Days & 7 Nights

Cycling the Vineyards of Bordeaux

  • Explore the bustling historic city of Bordeaux
  • The elegant wine villages of Saint-Émilion and Sauternes
  • Indulge in world-famous wines and delicious cuisine
  • Ride through peaceful countryside and vineyards
  • Uncover the complex history of Cadillac's château
Cycle through Bordeaux's prestigious vineyards, enjoying the region's world-renowned Grand Crus wines and fine gastronomy. Ride on peaceful country roads and old railway lines that take you through pretty countryside and wine estates, passing charming villages and medieval walled towns with their castles and citadels. Starting in Bordeaux, leave the city on cycle paths alongside the Garonne River, passing through Haut-Medoc and Margaux to reach Blaye. Continue to Saint-Émilion, with more than 800 wine producers and an endless landscape of vineyards, some dating back to the Roman times. Have time to explore and taste the wines here before cycling through farmland and fertile plains to Cadillac and Sauternes, the home of sweet white wine. Return to the bustling city of Bordeaux and toast the end of your ride in one of the city's many historic squares.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Bordeaux Day 2 Ride from Bordeaux to Blaye 31 miles / 50 km Day 3 Ride from Blaye to Saint-Emilion 40 miles / 65 km Day 4 Optional loop ride through the vineyards 10 miles / 16 km Day 5 Ride from Saint-Emilion to Cadillac 34 miles / 54 km Day 6 Optional loop ride to Sauternes 30 miles / 48 km Day 7 Ride from Cadillac to Bordeaux 30 miles / 48 km Day 8 Departure
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