4 days from Bordeaux to Arcachon along the Atlantic coast

4 days from Bordeaux to Arcachon along the Atlantic coast

4.2/5 on 5 Reviews

A biking tour that makes the most of Gironde's cycling paths from Bordeaux to Arcachon, underneath great pine trees, protected by the dunes. This is a perfect family bicycle holiday on one of the most beautiful (and safest!) bike paths in France.

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Ref: A0401CO

Atlantic Coast
4 day(s)
Easy
~ 52 km/day
Itinerant

When travelling?

May / June and September

Minimum age

1 y/o

Related categories:

Seaside

A family cycling holiday from Bordeaux to the Arcachon basin along the Atlantic coast.

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Program

Day 01

Bordeaux – Saint Médard en Jalles

25 km

Today is a short stage which allows you to discover Bordeaux before leaving.

You leave the dynamic city of Bordeaux along the banks of the Garonne and then cycling through Bordeaux residential areas before reaching the Bordeaux-Lacanau bike path which is flat and well-paved. End the day with a refreshing swim in the hotel pool.

Day 02

Bordeaux – Saint Médard en Jalles

25 km

Today is a short stage which allows you to discover Bordeaux before leaving.

Day 03

Lacanau – Arcachon

44 km
+ 48 m

Cycle along the coast on the Landes bicycle path. You can stop as many times as you like to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean and the beaches. Cap-Ferret will offer you a stunning view at the end of the day on the Pilat dune, the largest dune in Europe. Take the ferry to Arcachon and admire the bay from a maritime perspective.

Visit the city at leisure.

Day 04

Arcachon – Round tour to the dune of Pilat

26 km
+ 160 m

Cycle along the coast and the dunes, enjoy the sea and the iodized air. Admire the panorama from the dune of Pilat, the highest dune of Europe.

Proposed excursion: the oyster ports and the Leyre delta

41 km
+ 32 m

Meet the oyster farmers in Gujan Mestras and taste oysters fresh from the lagoon.
The Leyre delta is a nature reserve where you can observe many species of birds at the ornithological park of Le Teich. Learn more about the local fauna and flora. You can also choose to canoe down this charming river, the Leyre.

Arcachon – Round trip to the Lake of Cazaux

47 km
+ 70 m

You leave Arcachon with a distant view of the Dune du Pilat, which you leave on your right hand side. You cross a beautiful pine forest on a small hilly country road until you reach the immense lagoon of Cazaux, which will surprise you by its size. You come back to Arcachon by taking a cycle track. The return is very flat.

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Accommodation

Comfort

Well-located stops along our cycling routes, combining comfort and quality, secure bike storage, local tips, and a friendly atmosphere.

Breakfast
2/3 stars

*Typical example of accommodation corresponding to the proposed category. These photographs are for illustrative purposes only.

Equipment

For this trip, bicycles are equipped with 2 waterproof saddle bags with a 10 to 20 L capacity each to carry your luggage. Do not forget to put your items in a soft travel bag to be able to place it easily in your saddle bags.

For more comfort, you can choose to add luggage transport in your booking:

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'll need during the day (included in your bike rental).
We advise you to take an extra set of clothes with you if you expect to arrive before 5 p.m. at your accommodation.

Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.

On your arrival day, we provide you with:

a touring bike adjusted to your size ;

equipment: a front panier, a saddlebag (or two if luggage transport is not included), a helmet (on demand), complete repair toolkit.

We also offer on this trip :

electric assisted bikes for adults (+1m55) ;
children's bikes / equipment depending on their sizes.

You can of course also bring your own bikes, in which case a discount will be applied.

For this trip, you can also use our smartphone app featuring GPS guidance (without extra fee). You will find in the app all the information given in the map and step-by-step roadbooks. You will be located on the itinerary with the GPS device of your phone. The route and directions to follow will be both viewable on the screen of your phone and announced aloud. As you ride along the itinerary, you will be given information about visits, restaurants, services and useful alerts on the way. -> You need to have a smartphone and download Le Velo voyageur app on your Apple or Android store before the trip. All details regarding the download and use of the app will be given after we have confirmed the booking and the balance is paid. Once the trip is downloaded, the GPS guidance can be used off-line.

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 with all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests. We can send printed travel documents (extra cost of €15 for printing and postage, in France only), which include:

a roadbook with maps that we drew at the easiest scale to follow on a bike;
a roadbook with step-by-step description giving the direction to follow at each intersection and highlighting the points of interest.

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Information

Start of the trip

Your first day is a cycling stage. Your bikes will be available from 9.30 a.m. at the bicycle rental agency. If you have chosen the luggage transport option, you must drop them off at the rental agency before 9.30 a.m. Please take this into account when planning your holiday.

To get to the departure point

By plane: flight to Bordeaux-Mérignac and then a shuttle to the city center.

By train: you travel to Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station. To plan your trip : https://www.thetrainline.com

Car park

If you drive to Bordeaux, you can park your car in a secured car park located in the city center, close to the bicycle rental agency and the train station. This parking is secured and open from 5 to 1 a.m. It is accessbile for vehicules up to 1m90 high. To find a parking spot : https://www.parkopedia.com

To return to the starting point

Train: Regional trains take you back to your starting point if you wish. They are accessible without booking in advance and bicycles are free (if you are traveling with your own bicycles). You buy your ticket on the spot or online. The travel duration is about 50 minutes. To plan your trip : https://www.thetrainline.com.

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Ref: A0401CO

Atlantic Coast
4 day(s)
Easy
~ 52 km/day
Itinerant

When travelling?

May / June and September

Minimum age

1 y/o

Related categories:

Seaside

Tried and tested stays!

Experience
15 years' experience in cycling to advise and satisfy you
Tested & Approved
The whole team goes out into the field to design the itineraries and select the best partners (accommodation, bikes, etc.).
Quality of service
A dedicated customer service team available and ready to listen, from the moment you book until you return from your holiday.
Secure payment
Individual or fractional payment by secure means via our website

They've just returned from their travels!

The 12/09/2023

5/5

« Great peddling adventure! »

Velo Voyageur did not disappoint. We had an active, fabulous holiday with their 4-day excursion from Bordeaux to Arcachon. Nicely paced, lots of flat riding, and some beautiful pine forests - well-appointed hotels, pools at nearly every destination to relax and recuperate - a dream holiday. We'd do it again! Thank you!

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Geralyn.

The 30/07/2023

5/5

« vers l'atlantique »

Nous avons passé des journées plein de lumière, des odeurs et de l'esprit de la liberté en route avec les vélos. À travers les pinèdes sans but, le chant des cigales dans les oreilles, le soleil sur le nez, l'aventure dans le coeur - tout simplement merveilleux. Et puis l'arrivé au bord de l'atlantique - rien entre nous et l'Amérique que l'océan! Un grand merci à Vélo voyageur!

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Elisabeth.

The 28/06/2023

3/5

« Bordeaux trip »

We really enjoyed the ride between Bordeaux and Archachon. The bikes were excellent, and the route was scenic and easy to navigate using the app. However, the luggage service was poor, and they need to get a new provider. Our luggage arrived late on two of the three hotels, and had to change our dinner plans as a result. Communication around this also left a lot to be desired.

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Tim.

The 17/10/2021

3/5

« Better bike »

The trip was pretty, the accommodations comfortable but the bike was heavy, uncomfortable and lacked a bike trip meter. This was especially hard because I was carrying all my gear since I couldn't afford the luggage shuttle as I would be charged the price for two people.

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Diana.

The 18/06/2017

5/5

« Gemütlicher Urlaub »

Gemütliche Velo Reise. Sehr ruhige Gegend. Wir haben viel Sonne gehabt und konnten unterwegs die lehre Strände genießen und Baden und den Duft der Pinien Wälder einatmen.

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Katja.