2-Day Bordeaux Bike Tour – Gravel & E-Bike Experience
Explore Bordeaux & Saint-Emilion in 2 Days by Gravel Bike or E-Bike
This two-day gravel cycling trip invites you to explore one of France's most iconic wine regions: Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion.
As the kilometers roll by, you'll discover a mosaic of landscapes blending rivers, historic villages, prestigious vineyards, and unspoiled countryside. This trip has been designed to offer an authentic immersion in the art of living in Southwest France, combining heritage, nature, and gastronomy.
Accompanied by Edwin, your guide, you'll ride on carefully selected routes, alternating between cycle paths, quiet roads, and gravel tracks to fully enjoy the scenery and the pleasure of cycling.
Between gourmet breaks, villages steeped in history and classified vineyards, this
stay promises a convivial and memorable experience in the heart of one of the most
beautiful wine regions in the world.
What to expect
Day 1 - From Bordeaux to Saint-Emilion
The trip begins in the heart of Bordeaux, in the friendly atmosphere of Cadre
Café Vélo, the ideal starting point for a cycling adventure.
After a presentation of the program and a quick briefing on the route, you gradually leave the city behind and head into the Bordeaux countryside. The landscapes change rapidly: the banks of the Garonne give way to peaceful villages and the first rows of vineyards.
The route follows varied and pleasant gravel paths,allowing you to discover a more intimate side of the Bordeaux region. Throughout the day, your guide will share historical anecdotes, local culture, and secrets of the vineyard landscapes.
Halfway through, a friendly break awaits you with a French-style picnic, featuring local products. This delicious moment will be an opportunity to fully enjoy the tranquility of the countryside. In the afternoon, the route continues through the rolling landscapes of the Entre-Deux-Mers region before gradually reaching the prestigious vineyards of Saint-Émilion.
Arriving in this medieval village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, marks a highlight of the trip. You can enjoy the unique atmosphere of its cobbled streets and iconic vineyards.
Overnight stay in Saint-Émilion.
Dinner at a local restaurant
Day 2 - The great vineyards of Saint-Émilion
This second day immerses you in the heart of the Saint-Émilion wine region, one of the most prestigious areas of the Bordeaux wine region.
From the medieval village, the route takes you through the vineyards surrounding the town. The roads wind between wine châteaux, windmills, and vine-covered hills, offering exceptional panoramic views of this landscape shaped by human hands for centuries.
Throughout the day, you will pass through several villages steeped in history:
- Saint-Hippolyte
- Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse
- Saint-Philippe-d’Aiguilhe
- Puisseguin
These lands still bear the imprint of Roman occupation, as evidenced by numerous churches and ancient monuments. Between heritage, nature, and prestigious vineyards, this route reveals an authentic and often overlooked side of the region.
A picnic lunch is planned halfway through the journey to fully enjoy the serenity of the landscapes.
At the end of the day, return to Saint-Émilion, then transfer by train to Bordeaux.
The adventure will conclude at Cadre Café Vélo, where you'll find yourself back at the starting point of this trip.
Included
- Accompaniment by an experienced guide
- Carefully designed itineraries to discover the most beautiful landscapes of the regions traversed (you will receive the itinerary a few days before your trip)
- Mechanical assistance for your bicycles during your stay
- Picnic lunch on Day 1
- A digital booklet with our recommendations to help you prepare for your cycling experience
Not included
- One night's accommodation with breakfast
- Dinner on Day 1
- The picnic lunch on Day 2
- The train ticket for the return trip to Bordeaux
- Personal insurance
- Anything not mentioned under "Included"
Personalize this cycling experience
Guided - SElf-guided -bike rental - Logistic support
6 good raisons to live a bike experience with Gravel Explore
- We are a Bordeaux based company, we carefully-select the most authentic routes.
- We take you to the non commercial and authentic wineries we love.
- We provide you with recent and high-end bikes.
- We are epicurean adventurers, we share with you the adresses we love.
- Your only concern is to enjoy exceptional routes and magnificent landscapes.
- Sustainability : Low carbon footprint & humanitarian NGO partnership.