SELF-GUIDED bordeaux: a short escape in the bordeaux wine region - 4 NIGHTS/5 DAYS
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Self-guided bicycle trip:
Start any day March through November.

4 nights/6 days

Daily mileage varies from 18 km to 52 km (15 to 33 miles) on easy terrain.

Trip starts from and ends in Bordeaux

Accommodations in 3-star guesthouses and hotel.

From 425 Euros per person based on double occupancy.

Your ride back is mostly done on a bike-only road.
Bordeaux:  cycling at its best

The following is an ideal introduction to the wine-making region of Bordeaux.  Laced with an extensive network of stress-free, car-free bikeways, it is a perfect area for all types of riders, including novice riders and families.

It will take you through the peaceful area known as the Entre-Deux-Mers and through the    UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saint-Emilion, one of the world’s best known wine-making villages.  If your time allows it, we can extend your stay with a few extra days in the town of Bordeaux and a loop in the Medoc region. This is a wonderful short escape, just a hop away from major European cities.

Note that we also offer an extraordinary guided tour for groups of 6 with stays on exclusive wine estates.

 

This is a truly lovely trip highligting the best of an unforgettable region.

 

 
Itinerary:
 

Day 1:  Arrival in Bordeaux
Arrive in Bordeaux at the time of your choice.  Your hotel is a 3-star property “of character,” a few steps from the train station making it a top choice if you wish to hop on a train and discover the Medoc region (we can provide you with suggested routes).  If you wish to experience the local gastronomy, you’ll find some remarkable restaurants a short walk away from your hotel. 

 

Day 2:  Bordeaux – Saint-Brice (approximately 25 km or 15 miles)
In the morning, we’ll pick you up and transfer you to Créon in the heart of the wine-making area of the Entre-Deux-Mers.  This is where you’ll receive your bike and all necessary materials.  You’ll hop on your bike and cycle to your place of stay in the tiny village of Saint-Brice (population: 280).    Most of the ride takes place on the traffic-free bikeway “Piste Lapebie.”  Meanwhile, your luggage will be delivered to your guesthouse.  Dinner will take place at your guesthouse

 

Day 3:  Saint-Brice – Courpiac (approximately 52.5 km or 33 miles)
From tiny St. Brice, you’ll ride to the tinier village of Courpaic (102 inhabitants!), this is a ride that will take you on very quiet roads through the vineyards of the “Entre-deux-Mers.”  Lightly inhabited, with very little traffic, this area is ideal for cycling.  The downside of this zen-like environment is that you won’t find many places to refill for water or buy food.  We highly recommend you ask your host to prepare a picnic basket which you can enjoy roadside halfway through your ride.  Be assured it will not be difficult to find a quiet picnic spot.   The small village of Courpiac (102 inhabitants!) will be your home of the night. 

 

Day 4:  Loop from Courpiac through Saint-Emilion (50.2 km or 32 miles)
This loop will take you up north across the Dordogne river to the world-renown hilltop village of Saint-Emilion.  There you can lunch outside enjoying the sites and stores of its wonderful historic center.  The way back will be done following tiny roads through rural countryside amidst grazing cows…  None of our other trips will transport you this far from civilization and all its “benefits:”  noise, pollution, and traffic.  A dinner of authentic fare will conclude this memorable day.

 

Day 5:  Ride to Créon – Transfer to Bordeaux (18 km or 11 miles)
After breakfast, depart Courpiac at the time of your choice.  Your short ride to Créon will take place on the traffic-free bikeway through the medieval abbey of La Sauve Majeure, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.   From Créon, we will transfer you back to Bordeaux.

 

 

Pricing: Your trip has been priced at 425 euros per person sharing a double. Single supplement is 215 euros.

This price includes:

  • 4 nights in a 3-star hotel and 2 guesthouses
  • Daily breakfast
  • 3 dinners
  • Marked maps and/or cue sheets
  • Route notes
  • Tourist information
  • Assistance if necessary
  • All tax and service charges

This price does not include:

  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Travel insurance
  • Bicycle rentals. Hybrids are available at the rate of 60 euros per bike
 

 
For further information or reservations:Please book it online or contact us at your earliest convenience as this trip is subject to hotel availability. Our e-mail address: info@cyclomundo.com
 
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