Bordeaux & Dordogne Bike Tour
From $5,599 - $6,349 /person
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
Bordeaux & Dordogne Bike Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2024: Apr-Oct
Grand Wine Estates & Michelin Stars
Travel through time across the French countryside by bike. In Dordogne, swans and boats glide along the meandering river as you ride on shore. Quiet hamlets rest among walnut groves. Next there's Bordeaux, with the World Heritage site of St-Émilion. A grapevine-laden land graced with superb routes, noble châteaux and world-famous vineyards.
Highlights
- Embrace the perfect pairing—the Dordogne's rustic countryside and Bordeaux's renowned viticulture
- Savor Michelin-starred meals highlighting the region's bounty and prepared by celebrated chefs
- Bike along the peaceful Dordogne River and past rows of acclaimed Bordeaux Grand Cru vineyards
- Explore St-Émilion, beloved for its extraordinary monolithic cathedral, remarkable landscape and wines
Start/End Bordeaux
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Bike alongside the Dordogne River, passing picturesque medieval villages • Discover the lush flora, vineyards and fields of the Périgord's brilliantly colored agricultural regions • In prehistoric caverns, behold Cro-Magnon cave art depicting mammoths and other animals • Indulge in a Michelin-starred dinner created by distinguished chef Vincent Arnould • Find post-ride repose and top-notch hospitality at our Relais & Châteaux retreat.
Nights 1-2
This enchanting manor house-hotel with idyllic gardens and a Michelin-starred restaurant was a priory in the 1500s. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool)
Day 3
Trace the banks of the Dordogne on one of the most scenic rides of the week • Follow the winding river past farming communities and Bergerac vineyards brimming with ripening fruit • Enjoy splendid valley views while sipping the regional sweet golden-white wine, famous since the 17th century • Tonight another outstanding dining experience awaits.
Night 3
This grand château, set on the Bordeaux Route des Vins amid vineyards, dates back to 1597 and its restaurant boasts a Michelin star. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Take in views of lavish castles and neat vineyards as they appear majestically on the horizon • An oenologist at Vignobles & Châteaux wine school offers an initiation into the art of tasting—you'll learn how to recognize Bordeaux vintages by color, smell and flavor • Stroll through medieval St-Émilion, a beautiful World Heritage site and epicenter of French wines, before a visit to its underground treasures • Take a private tour of one of St-Émilion's Grand Cru wineries and taste their spectacular red blends • Bike magnificent and diverse landscapes, from ocher-hued stone villages to vineyards hugging the curves of the Dordogne • Enjoy a macaron—the sweet and chewy cookies have been produced here since the 1600s • On most departures, make sure to save some room for a two-Michelin-starred dinner paired with superb wines.
Nights 4-5
In the heart of a medieval village, sits an exceptional and unique hotel with a two-Michelin-starred restaurant that exudes refinement and discreet luxury. A Relais & Châteaux member.
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Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
This enchanting manor house-hotel with idyllic gardens and a Michelin-starred restaurant was a priory in the 1500s. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool)
Night 3
Premiere Hotel
This grand château, set on the Bordeaux Route des Vins amid vineyards, dates back to 1597 and its restaurant boasts a Michelin star. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa)
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
In the heart of a medieval village, sits an exceptional and unique hotel with a two-Michelin-starred restaurant that exudes refinement and discreet luxury. A Relais & Châteaux member.
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
- $650 rental fee; subject to availability
- Ride like a pro with the top-of-the-line carbon Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Red ETAP AXS
- Delivering phenomenal acceleration and handling in a light and powerful package
- Built for hard-core riders
- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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