Bordeaux Gravel Bike Tour

EXPLORE THE BORDEAUX REGION BY GRAVEL BIKE, CYCLE THROUGH STEEMED VINEYARDS AND PICTURESQUE VILLAGES

6 Days

5 Nights

Guided tour

Difficulty 2/4

4 stages

Fair trade

July 6 to 11, 2025
August 3 to 8, 2025
September 14 to 19, 2025

From 1489€

Would you like to experience this Gravel Bike Tour in its self-guided version ? 

 

It's possible !

 

Travel guide in hand, GPS installed on your Gravel bike, you ride and we take care of everything!

 

From 970€ 

This 4-stage journey has been specially designed for epicureans and lovers of Gravel bike adventures!

Discover this playground as few have the chance to do: in an authentic, peaceful and immersive way.

The terrain, alternating gravel, small roads and technical passages, guarantees a sporting experience that is both stimulating and memorable.

Tour highlights

  • Exploration of the prestigious Bordeaux appellations: Pessac Léognan, Saint-Émilion, Sauternes, Médoc, and many others.
  • Exclusive tours following the secret paths of the Gironde.
  • Departure and arrival in the heart of Bordeaux.
  • Private tastings in exceptional estates.
  • Carefully selected comfortable accommodations.

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Welcome to Bordeaux

  • Your guides will greet you in the heart of Bordeaux. Let's install yourself in a cozy hotel we have carefully-selected for you.
  • Safety review and bike fitting
  • Place to our first of many memorable dinner together

 

DAY 2

Stage 1 : Bordeaux - Langon (56 Miles & 1312 Ft Elevation)

Gentle departure through parks and gardens, where the first vineyards are revealed. The beginning of the route highlights the architectural and historical heritage of the region.

After crossing the mythical estates of Pessac-Léognan, you will ride through the magnificent forests of Gascony, with white sand tracks and wooded paths.

Before reaching Langon on the banks of the Garonne, a specially selected château will open its doors to immerse you in the world of Graves and Sauternes wines.

 

DAY 3

Stage 2 : Langon - Saint-Émilion (46 Miles & 1968 Ft Elevation)

Head towards the picturesque city of Saint-Émilion through the incredible natural region of Entre-Deux-Mers on a winding and technical route that promises a real Gravel adventure.

The path is dotted with castles and magnificent stones, with a sometimes medieval atmosphere in Saint-Macaire or La Sauve.

You will also cross the Dordogne before entering Saint-Émilion where the hills are dressed in a bright green shaped by the world-renowned wine estates.

 

DAY 4

Stage 3 : Saint-Émilion - Blaye (40 Miles & 1640 Ft Elevation)

Head to Blaye and the majestic Vauban Citadel. The Fronsadais hillsides and the sublime Gironde cornice will offer you breathtaking panoramas.

Between picturesque villages, caves and troglodyte buildings, the landscape promises to be very varied and the route promises to be fun!

 

DAY 5

Stage 4 : Blaye - Bordeaux (62 Miles & 980 Ft Elevation)

Start this last stage with an original experience: cross the Gironde by "bac", a local boat that will drop you off on the left bank for a remarkable change of scenery.

Welcome to the Médoc!

On the way down, head north towards Pauillac and Saint-Estèphe along the estuary, passing by the spectacular Château Cos d'Estournel.

The route towards Bordeaux will take you through preserved natural areas on the outskirts of the city.

It is impossible to leave the Médoc without having tasted its exceptional wines! For this, we have found for you an atypical estate classified as Cru Bourgeois; where the terroir offers prestigious wines with unique notes.

 

DAY 6 - Au revoir

Enjoy a last friendly breakfast while sharing a quality time with your adventures companions.

 

Option : Extend the experience with a visit to the historic center of Bordeaux.

Inclusions

  • 5 nights half-board in a *** hotel or guesthouse
  • Mid-stage snack
  • Liquid and solid refreshments
  • Welcome pack for each participant
    4 Gravel outings guided by a professional
  • 4 themed visits (estate with tasting, historical or cultural heritage, natural area, etc.)
  • Luggage transfer
  • Support vehicle
  • GPX tracks and detailed digital Road Book
  • Hotel transfer from Bordeaux airport or train station

Guaranteed departure from 6 people

Based on double or twin room

 

Not included

  • Flights and transport to Bordeaux
  • Restaurant formula at lunchtime
  • Personal expenses (tourism excluding thematic visits, drinks excluding formula, etc.)
  • Cancellation and multi-risk insurance: see options

 

Options

  • Gravel bike rental: from €150
  • Additional nights before or after the stay (subject to availability)
  • Single room supplement: €300
  • *INDIVIDUAL insurance: Cancellation €70 / Multi-risk €95 (cancellation included)
  • *GROUP insurance: on quote according to total amount and number of people

 

* It is strongly recommended to take out cancellation and/or multi-risk insurance through Gravel Explore and its partner or by your own means (special travel insurance).

want to write to us ?
we will be happy to hear from you

+33 7 69 39 61 95 - hello@gravelexplore.com

6 good raisons to live a bike experience with Gravel Explore

  • We are a Bordeaux based company, we carefully-select the most authentic routes.
Gravel Explore
  • 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.

Nous sommes à ton écoute : +33 7 69 39 61 95 - hello@gravelexplore.com

 

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