Bordeaux bike tour
Embark on a luxurious, self-guided bike tour where I handle the details, and you enjoy the ride.
From, $ 2,750 – $ 3,970
Choice of Casual or Premium Hotels
* Price in USD per person based on double occupancy.
Map of the itinerary
Start : St Emilion – End : Brive la Gaillarde
6 Days
Level 3
May - Sept
Tour Overview
Bordeaux isn’t just about Grand Cru wines and grand châteaux—it’s about the passion behind every bottle. In Saint-Émilion, limestone caves hold aging barrels beneath medieval streets. Pomerol may be home to some of the world’s most sought-after Merlots, but its charm lies in its unpretentious, family-run estates. The Médoc, with its Cabernet-dominant reds, stretches along the Gironde, where vineyard-lined roads lead to the legendary estates of Margaux. Meanwhile, Entre-Deux-Mers is where locals escape for a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, best enjoyed on a sunny terrace overlooking rolling vineyards.
Cycling the Bordeaux wine route puts you at the heart of the region’s winemaking heritage. On this bike tour, you will pedal through rolling vineyards and charming villages, passing some of its most renowned estates.
Day 1 Highlights
- Start the week in UNESCO-listed medieval village of St Emilion known for Grand Cru wines, underground cellars, and historic vineyards.
- Cross into Pomerol, a small yet elite wine region known for Merlot-dominant Grand Cru wines.
- Cycle past Château Cheval Blanc, straddling the Saint-Émilion border, and experience the transition from limestone to Pomerol’s clay-rich terroirs.
- During a guided tour and tasting at Château Soutard, a Grand Cru Classé estate, learn bout terroir, barrel aging, and Saint-Émilion’s winemaking legacy.
Day 2 Highlights
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Tour the monolithic church of St Emilion an underground church carved in the 12 th century under what is today the town.
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Discover Entre-Deux-Mers, a scenic region between the Garonne and Dordogne, known for its crisp Sauvignon Blancs.
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Explore Castillon-la-Bataille, famous for the decisive 1453 battle marking the end of the Hundred Years’ War.
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Stop for an unforgettable Grand Cru tasting at Château Tour Saint Christophe, where vineyards cling to limestone terraces.
Day 3 Highlights
- Start riding from Domme, featuring one of the most beautiful views on the Dordogne valley from le belvedere de la barre. From there you can see the château de Montfort , the villages of de La Roque-Gageac, Beynac-et-Cazenac, classied as some fo the most beautiful villages in France and the magnificient Jardins de Marqueyssac.
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In la Roque-Gageac admire the gabare navigating on the Dordogne river and go explore the exotic garden filled with palm trees, banana trees and orange trees.
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Discover the Château de Beynac, a 12th-century castle perched on a limestone cliff, dominating the town and the north bank of the Dordogne River. It’s associated with King Richard I “the Lionheart” and Simon de Montfort.
Day 4 Highlights
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Cycle to les Ezyiers de taillac, a town in the heart of the vezere valley which is often refereed as the “capital of prehistory”.
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Take a tour of the abri du cap blanc, a Unesco world heritage site with a frieze dating back to 15 000 year ago featuring horses and bisons.
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If you happen to be there on a tuesday don’t miss out on the market of le Bugue one of most lively market of the Perigord noir.
Day 5 Highlights
- Tour the 14 th century windmill “Moulin de Cougnaguet” built on the Ouysee river.
- Stroll through the cliff town of Rocamadour, a pilgrimage site situated 120 meters above the alzou canyon and famous for the Black Madonna linked to many miracles since the 12 th century.
Premium Hotels
Hotel de Pavie (St Emilion)
Located in the heart of St is a 200 year old stone building, set on 14th century foundations. The hotel has been faithfully restored to its 18th century origins with a terrace that offers a wonderful view. The decor is an extravaganza masterminded by Alberto Pinto, decorator to the rich and famous
Le vieux logis (Trémolat)
Build in the 16th century this former “priory” has been turned into a beautiful Relais Chateaux hotel. Every room is uniquely decorated with rustic country furniture making it an irresistibly charming address. The hotel also features a delicious restaurant (located in the old tobacco drying barn) as well as lovely gardens and an outdoor pool which are the perfect place to kick back and relax after a day of riding.
Chateau de la Treyne
Certainly the most spectacular château-hotel in Dordogne, this Relais & Châteaux overlooks the Dordogne and blends the authenticity of the past with the comfort and quality. Built in the 13th century, la Treyne was nearly destroyed in the 16th-century Wars of Religion but happily reconstructed under Louis XIII. Today the Great Lounge restaurant is a symphony of chandeliers, oak panels, and Louis XIII chairs. Guest rooms are stylish, ranging from the Prison Doreé, or “Golden Prison” (set atop the castle tower, replete with centuries-old stone walls and panoramic views) to the hyper-charming “Soleil Levant” (the former chapel, now glowing in historic limes and yellow).
Casual Hotels
Le logis des remparts
The Hôtel des Remparts is located in the heart of the medieval town of Saint-Émilion. It boasts a magnificent park with a swimming pool, overlooking the village ramparts.
La metairie
Le Pont de L’Ouysse
What’s included
Included
- 5 nights in luxury hotels
- 1 st day lunch
- Daily breakfast
- Curated restaurant list for lunch and dinner
- Luggage and trip transfers
- Pre-booked activities (e.g., wine tasting)
- GPS-guided biking routes (5 days)
- Bike rental with essentials
- Detailed roadbook with POIs
- Pre-trip hotel recommendations
Not included
- Transportation to and from the trip starting point
- Lodging before and after the trip
- Personal expenses
- Drinks or extras at the hotels
- Travel insurance