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  • $4,898 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+$1,650 for sgl. occ.)

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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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TRIP NOTES

All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Libourne, France/Bordeaux, France

Special Interest

Culture & History, Fine Wine & Cuisine, Golf, Romance &/or Honeymoon, Spa

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Among the Great Wine Estates

Whether you’re a collector of wines or new to the pleasures of the vine, it’s easy to be seduced by Bordeaux’s charms. Here the simplicity of fertile vineyards, bucolic medieval villages and Romanesque churches are juxtaposed with the elegant façades and lavish interiors of the region’s finest hotels. Gastronomic pleasures are elevated to high art. And luxurious spas are as noteworthy as the appellation itself. Join Backroads to taste the wine, pedal leisurely from one domain to the next, or just sit back and savor the good life as they do in Bordeaux.

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Days 1-2 monestier

Meet in Libourne, then travel to Château des Vigiers Embark on a ride through the vineyards of Saussignac During a welcome reception, our host shares the history of the castle and introduces us to its wines Indulge in a glass of Monbazillac’s distinctive sweet white wine during a private tour and dégustation at a 16th-century château Feast on regional specialties at a deluxe picnic.

Days 3-4 st-emilion

Follow the languid Dordogne River along quiet country roads Explore Gallo-Roman ruins in Montcaret Pedal to the fortified medieval village of St-Émilion, a World Heritage site Praise the region’s clay terroir over a glass of St-Émilion’s justly coveted reds At the local wine school, Vignobles & Châteaux, enjoy a private introduction to the fundamentals of winemaking and tasting Ride through world-famous vineyards stopping at a Grand Cru Classé winery for a private tour and a formal dégustation  Enjoy a night on the town with an evening walking tour along the cobblestone streets of historic St-Émilion.

Days 5-6 martillac

Meander across the Dordogne Valley and up to the beautiful Entre Deux Mers Plateau, following a scenic bike path that was once a railroad Spoil yourself with innovative and restorative vinotherapy spa treatments at our luxurious resort Explore the wine caves and partake in a private tasting and tour at Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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Guest Trip Reviews

Andrea and I have become Backroads' No. 1 fans! We're just in Paris, having spent a week with your remarkable leaders, and the most memorable visit to the Bordeaux region. Everything was perfect, from the food, to the mix of participants, to the lodging, to the educational component, to the biking, to the biking directions, to the proportion of time on vs. time off the designated itinerary: everything. A special word of thanks to our remarkable Trip Leaders. Really, the three of them were as positive, can-do spirited, knowledgeable, helpful, resourceful and positively "spunky" as anyone could have hoped for. (Where do you find such lovely people?) We will definitely be back, and we will definitely tell all of our friends and colleagues about Backroads. Congratulations on having assembled the perfect blend of people, places and program.
Claude Stern - Palo Alto, CA

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PURE PAMPERING: Premiere Inns

Chateau des Vigiers

Monestier (2 nights): Known locally as "little Versailles," this Small Luxury Hotels of the World-member is decorated with antiques, and has its own vineyard and 27-hole golf course.

Hostellerie de Plaisance

St-émilion (2 nights): Set in the heart of St-Émilion, this charming Relais & Châteaux property, with Michelin-starred dining, overlooks the Dordogne Valley and some of the area’s best-known vineyards.

Les Sources de Caudalie

Martillac (1 night): This enchanting property combines a relaxed feel amid the Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte vineyards, including a pool and first-class spa featuring grape seed–based beauty products and wine-based spa treatments.

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Level 1  2 Route Options Available
  • 9, 15 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • 15, 31, 45 miles
  • 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • 20, 33, 44 miles
  • 1000 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • 20, 40, 52 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 1 to 4  4 Route Options Available
  • 16, 24, 38, 49 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • 11 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles