Bordeaux & Dordogne Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Bordeaux & Dordogne Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Oct 2025: Apr-Oct

From $5,699 - $6,499 /person

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 the scenic region of Bordeaux, with the World Heritage site of St-Émilion. A grapevine-laden land graced with superb routes, noble châteaux and world-famous vineyards.

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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
France Bordeaux & Dordogne Bike Tour map

France

Start/End Bordeaux

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

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.

Accommodations
Le Vieux Logis

(2 nights)

Nights 1-2

Le Vieux Logis
Trémolat
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)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 3

Description

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 Monbazillac, a regional white wine famous since the 17th century • Tonight another outstanding dining experience awaits.

Accommodations

Night 3

Château des Vigiers
Monestier
Premiere Hotel

Settle into this 16-century grand château on the Bordeaux Route des Vins, nestled amid vineyards and with a restaurant that boasts a Michelin star. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

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.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Hôtel de Pavie
St-Émilion
Premiere Hotel

Set in the heart of a medieval village, this exceptional and unique hotel, home to a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, exudes refinement and discreet luxury. A Relais & Châteaux member.  

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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From $5,699 /person

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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

Le Vieux Logis
Trémolat

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

Château des Vigiers
Monestier

Premiere Hotel

Settle into this 16-century grand château on the Bordeaux Route des Vins, nestled amid vineyards and with a restaurant that boasts a Michelin star. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa)

Nights 4-5

Hôtel de Pavie
St-Émilion

Premiere Hotel

Set in the heart of a medieval village, this exceptional and unique hotel, home to a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, exudes refinement and discreet luxury. A Relais & Châteaux member.  

From $5,699 /person

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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.

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Redesigned for 2024
  • Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

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
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

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
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
  • $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.

From $5,699 /person

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Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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