Cycling on the Arcachon basin, an invigorating trip
Spend 3 days cycling in and around Arcachon bay : enjoy the oyster-farming village of Gujan Mestras, the wide sand beaches, the great dune of Pilat or the fragrant pine forest.
- Atlantic Coast
- 3 day(s)
- Easy
- ~ 47 km/day
- Centre based
3 days of cycling excursions around Arcachon and the Atlantic beaches
The cycling paths in Arcachon Bay provide you with a great choice of nice destinations in the area: the oyster-farming village of Gujan Mestras, the wide sandy beaches, the great dune of Pilat or the fragrant pine forests next to the dunes.
The Arcachon bateliers sail between Arcachon and Cap Ferret, where you can wander to see the oyster-fishing huts in their lively and contrasted colors and the awesome view on the bay. In the culture field, do not miss "la Ville d'Hiver" in Arcachon (a winter town with magnificent villas, where rich french citizens spent their winters in the 19th century) and admire the typical architecture.Program
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 27 km
Change your point of view by crossing the Arcachon Bay by boat (tickets included) and discover Cap Ferret. Enjoy the magnificent view it offers over the Arcachon Bay and the Dune of Pilat. You take cycle paths, uncrowded roads and small but decent dirt roads.
Accommodation
Information
Start of the trip
Your bicycles will be available the day you arrive from 9h30 in the bicycle rental agency close to your accommodation.
To get to the departure point
By plane: flights to Bordeaux-Mérignac, then a regional train to Arcachon (about 50 min.).
By train: Train to Bordeaux Saint-Jean (TGV from Paris) and then switch to a regional train to Arcachon. To plan your trip : https://www.thetrainline.com
Car park
If you drive to Arcachon, you can park your car at your hotel where parking is free (not bookable places) or in the surrounding streets near the Place de Verdun, very safe because the police station is located around the corner.
- Atlantic Coast
- 3 day(s)
- Easy
- ~ 47 km/day
- Centre based
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- Atlantic Coast
- Easy
- ~ 47 km/day
- Centre based