Cycling Through Bordeaux and Its Prestigious Vineyards, France

Things to know

• What's included?

  Included:

  • • 7-day self-guided Bordeaux cycling wine tour
    • Accommodation for 6 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels as well as charming guesthouses
    • 6 breakfasts and 2 dinners
    • Travel book (maps and tourist information)
    • GPS app for a smartphone
    • Luggage transfers
    • One taxi transfer
    • Boat crossing on the Gironde estuary
    • Support every day of the week (between 7:30am and 8pm)

  Add-ons:
  Bike rental (available to add upon checkout)

  • • Touring bike — $170 per person for the whole trip
    • E-bike — $295 per person for the whole trip
    • Gravel bike — $295 per person for the whole trip

  Not included:

  • • Flights to France
    • Lunches and most dinners
    • Drinks
    • Travel and medical insurance — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This self-guided Bordeaux cycling wine tour is easy and beginner-friendly—you can find day-by-day distances in the itinerary. Additionally, your guides offer e-bike rental, which will make the tour even easier!

  As this is a self-guided adventure, you can move at your own pace and stop whenever you want. This is not a race, it’s all about taking in the gorgeous views and enjoying the journey!

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• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Helmet
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Comfortable cycling clothing
    • Lightweight shoes
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Sunhat
    • Emergency kit
    • Spare phone battery
    • Swimsuit
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
    • Headlamp or flashlight
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

  Please note that your luggage may still be on its way by the time you reach your accommodation—it’s best to take spare clothes with you each day in your bike pannier.

• Can I rent a bike?

  Indeed you can! Skip the hassle of bringing your own bike with you and simply rent one with your guides. You can choose between three types of bikes, add your preferred one(s) upon checkout:

  • • Touring bike — $170 per person for the whole trip
    • E-bike — $295 per person for the whole trip
    • Gravel bike — $295 per person for the whole trip
• What is a self-guided tour?

  A self-guided tour is an independent exploration without a formal guide leading the way. Instead of being part of a group with a tour leader, you will navigate the tour yourself, using resources provided by the operator, such as a travel book (containing routes, maps, and tourist information) and a GPS app for a smartphone.

  Your guide will also take care of other parts of the tour, such as support, accommodation, and luggage transfers. They also offer bike rentals to make your journey go as smoothly as possible.

• How do luggage transfers work?

  One of the best things about this self-guided Bordeaux cycling wine tour is that your luggage will be transferred for you—you travel light and enjoy the day’s cycling!

  Every morning, you’ll leave your luggage at the reception desk of your accommodation before departure. After a day of cycling, you’ll get to your accommodation and either pick it up at the reception desk or it will have already been delivered to your room. Please note that if you arrive a bit earlier on some days, your luggage may not already be there.

  Keep your luggage to one suitcase/travel bag (maximum 23 kg) and one carry-on.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this self-guided Bordeaux cycling wine tour, there is no minimum people required—even a solo traveler can sign up for this adventure!
    • There’s no limit to the group size! Your guiding company can seamlessly organize this journey for a group of any size, no matter how large.

  Self-guided Bordeaux cycling wine tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Bordeaux cycling wine tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has cyclists under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Bordeaux cycling wine tour is Pauillac, France. To get there, most people fly into Bordeaux Airport (BOD). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Pauillac—it will take you anywhere between 1 to 2 hours.

  Day 1 is all about arrival (no cycling), so feel free to arrive whenever suits you, but we always recommend arriving on time so you can have a stroll around the town and rest before your adventure begins.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

  Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

  Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits
  You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

  Cancellations
  Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

  Basic

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Super Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.