This tour along the Atlantic coast cycle route from Arcachon to Biarritz is an easy ride except for a short stretch after Biscarrosse, where you bike softly up and down the dunes. You start your tour in the beautiful town of Arcachon. From there, you head towards the highest dune in Europe, the Pilat dune and follow further the Southern part of the cycle route named Velodyssey.
During this cycling holiday, you will ride through the pine forest in a quiet atmosphere filled with the fresh scent of the different species of trees growing there. You will ride across nice villages, typically just a few steps away from a lake, and can stop at any moment on the long beaches of the Atlantic.
The final stretch takes you along the Basque coast, first to Bayonne and then to Biarritz, the famous seaside town of the Basque country.
Cycling along the Atlantic is a relaxing activity in the nature and on the seaside, an ideal combination for a good holiday.
Bordeaux & Atlantic Coast
The Atlantic coast cycle route from Arcachon to Biarritz
On this tour along the Atlantic coast cycle route, you will ride through the odorant pine forests of the South West of France and admire the wonderful landscapes of the Basque coast.
Reference
VO0803
- Itinerant trip
- 8 days
- Easy
- April to November
- Minimum age 7 years
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Prices
685€ / pers.
- Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Bikes, luggage and documents
- a touring bike adjusted to your size or a tandem
- equipped : front rack pack with an integrated file compartment, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.
- We transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next using a private vehicle.
- Your luggage is directly delivered in your accommodation before you arrive.
- We provide a saddlebag for the things you shall need during the day.
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- Practical information
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By plane: fly to Bordeaux Mérignac then train to Arcachon.
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By train: go from Paris Montparnasse to Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station (2h) then take a train to Arcachon (50 mn). To plan your trip www.trainline.eu
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Bikes
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
Electric bikes are also available for adults (+1m55).
Luggage
Our services include luggage transport in order to let you enjoy your trip comfortably and without stress :
Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.
Travel documents
A cycling holiday is the best way to explore a region and discover its culture, landscapes and local traditions.
Your tour is self-guided to give you the freedom to ride at your own pace. You will be provided all the information you need to enjoy peacefully the itinerary and its interesting sites.
You will have in your travel documents maps of the itinerary (A4 format) that we drew at the easiest scale to follow for a bicycle rider.
Example of a map
GPS tracks
For this trip, we also provide the GPS tracks on demand in the .gpx format at no extra cost.
To get to departure point:
Parking
Meeting time:
Parking
If you drive to Arcachon, you can park your car in the surrounding streets near your accomodation where parking is free.
You take the regional train back to your departure point. Regional trains are without reservation and take bikes without extra charge. You buy your ticket yourself at the train station. You
will find the timetable of the day in your travel documents.
Meeting time:
The first day is an arrival day without cycling. You arrive whenever you want depending on from where you come. Please note that rooms are usually available in the middle of the afternoon depending on your accommodation. We thank you to advise us if you plan to arrive late.
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