Dordogne & Bordeaux Biking
- A perfect duo: the Dordogne's colorful history and Bordeaux's renowned viticulture
- Prehistoric cave paintings at Font-de-Gaume
- Private wine tastings with local experts
- Pedal by world-famous Bordeaux Grand Cru vineyards
- St-Émilion, whose history dates back to the 2nd century
Through Prehistory to the Great Wine Estates
High rocky outcrops riddled with caves. Dense oak forests. Rivers meandering beneath limestone cliffs. The Dordogne's distinctive beauty has inspired people for 14,000 years. The Cro-Magnons painted in caves. Their descendants erected splendid fortresses and hilltop bastides. It's yours to discover on two wheels. In neighboring Bordeaux, find the down-to-earth appeal of medieval villages and fertile vineyards ideally juxtaposed with our lavish hotels and tastings of world-famous wines. Spend perfect days riding and drinking in everything that is Dordogne and Bordeaux.
Days 1-2 Peaceful rides on country roads past walnut groves, tobacco fields and timeless villages 
Explore the quintessential French village of Tremolat 
Ride along the Dordogne River Valley into the Vezere Valley Visit Eyzies de Tayac, nicknamed the "Capital of Prehistory" and view the Grotte de Font de Gaume, a grotto that contains spectacular cave paintings.
Day 3 Relish the stunning scenery and fertile landscape that surround the city of Bergerac Enjoy a Pergordian feast in a lovely garden setting at a hilltop bed and breakfast Le Quayre Spin past row uopn row of maturing grapes in the region known for producing some of France's most beloved reds, roses and whites.
Day 4 A perfect duo: the Dordogne's colorful history and Bordeaux's renowned viticulture After spinning out of the wooded Dordogne River Valley and into the vineyard-laced Bordeaux region, admire stunning mosaic-tiled floors at the Gallo-Roman ruins in Montcaret An oenologist at the Vignobles & Châteaux wine school offers an initiation into tasting; you'll learn how to recognize Bordeaux vintages by color, smell and taste.
Days 5-6 Exclusive tour and dégustation with a local expert at a premier Grand Cru château Bike undulating terrain past centuries-old churches, inviting hamlets and famous vineyards Stroll through the World Heritage site of St-Émilion and sample the macaroons of Madame Blanchez - a local speciality produced in this region since the 1600's.
Guests Reviews About This Trip
This was my first premiere trip and it was amazing. I consider it one of life's greatest experiences. The mix of superb leaders, great cycling, fascinating excursions, and exceptional food, wine and accommodations made this trip a once in a lifetime experience.
The trip exceeded my expectations in so many ways. The bicycle routes were fantastic: true "back roads" of France. What a wonderful way to see the countryside. We never could have had that experience in any other sort of vacation environment.- Indianapolis, IN
This was a fabulous trip and the guides were the BEST we've ever had. They both were exceptional. This trip exceeded our expectations!!!!! We are planning our next trip already!!!!- Sun Valley,ID
Premiere Inns
Le Vieux Logis
Trémolat (2 nights) This enchanting manor house-hotel with idyllic gardens was a priory in the 1500s. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool)
Château des Vigiers
Monestier (1 night) This grand château, set on the Bordeaux Route des Vins amid vineyards and a golf course, dates back to 1597. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa, tennis, golf)
Hostellerie de Plaisance
St-émilion (2 nights) In the heart of a medieval village, an exceptional hotel that exudes refinement and discreet luxury, with a Michelin-starred restaurant. A Relais & Châteaux member.
Burgundy Biking
Legendary Vineyards & L'Art de Vivre
Classic:
Singles+Solos:
Loire Valley Biking
Among the Grand Chateaux
Classic:
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Provence Biking
From Cotes du Rhone Vineyards to the Ochre-Kissed Luberon
Classic:
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This Trip Is Rated Level 2-4
Routes 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 | Road Bike Average | Mountain Bike Average* | Walk & Hike Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 miles | 10-15 miles | 2-5 miles |
| Level 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 16-20 miles | 5-7 miles |
| Level 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 21-25 miles | 7-9 miles |
| Level 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 26-30 miles | 9-11 miles |
| Level 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 31+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
*Mountain bikes are used in locations where the best riding is on a combination of dirt and paved roads. View trip locations
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Level 2 2 Route Options Available
- 13, 21 miles
- 300 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Levels 2 to 4 3 Route Options Available
- 22, 39, 48 miles
- 800 - 1970 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Levels 2 to 4 3 Route Options Available
- 24, 42, 49 miles
- 1240 - 1680 feet elevation gain
Day 4
- Levels 2 to 3 3 Route Options Available
- 17, 24, 40 miles
- 800 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
- Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
- 17, 36, 49 miles
- 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Level 2 1 Route Option Available
- 11 miles
- 500 feet elevation gain
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