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You might want to enter the old city section by riding along the quays of the Garonne. The Bordeaux quayside is one of the most magnificent waterfronts in the world. Bordeaux was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2007 because of the beautiful 18th century facades and outstanding buldings. Discover the banks of the Garonne River and check out the buildings made with white chiseled stone.
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Day 2 |
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Leave the city on the Bordeaux-Lacanau biking path which is flat and well-paved. Ride past bubbling streams, and idyllic natural beauty. End the day with a refreshing swim in the hotel pool.
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Day 3 |
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Today is a perfect bike riding day as you follow the cycling path to the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way you’ll pedal through a cool, pine forests until you reach Lacanau. This popular seaside resort offers long, sandy beaches plus a chance to go surfing!
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Day 4 |
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Today’s route takes you along the coastline as you pedal on the bike path along the Atlantic Ocean of the shores of Lake Lacanau. Take time for a swim in the ocean or just relax on the beach. If you like, visit the Pond of Cousseau nature preserve. You’ll discover a variety of landscapes ranging from dunes, ponds, swamps and small forests along with various flora and birds.
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Day 5 |
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Ride alors the coastline on the designated bicycle path. Here’s your chance for a unique ride as you get up close to the tallest sand dune in France, the Dne of Pyla. At the end of the ride, Cap-Ferret gives you amazing views of the Great Dune of Pyla. This giant dune is sometimes called "The Sahara of France" because of its four different sand formations. There’s time to sun bathe or swim while experiencing the fresh salt air. Take the boat to Arcachon and enjoy the view of the coastline from a different perspective.
Boat trip from Cap Ferret to Arcachon. Approximately 1 hour, included in tour
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Boat trip from Cap Ferret to Arcachon
1h
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Included
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Day 6 |
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Suggested day trip : oyster-farming villages and the Leyre delta
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Suggested day trip : oyster-farming villages and the Leyre delta
Learn about oyster farming from dedicated oyster farmers in Gujan Mestras and sample the freshest oysters you’ll ever taste! The Leyre Delta is where fresh waters of the river and the salty waters of the ocean meet. You can go bird watching or rent a canoe or kayak and explore the area or water.
Oyster museum (Maison de l’huître) Approximately 1 hour, included in tour. The museum visit is partly guided.
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Oyster museum (Maison de l’huître)
1h
The visit is partly guided.
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Included
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Day 7 |
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To the Great Dune of Pilat and the ocean
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To the Great Dune of Pilat and the ocean
On this route, you’ll ride along the coastline and dunes towards the Dune of Pilat. Take time to sunbath on the beach or enjoy a dip in the ocean water.
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Bikes
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
- a touring bike adjusted to your size or a tandem
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equipped : front rack pack with an integrated file compartment, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children :
baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
Electric bikes are also available for adults (+1m55).
You can of course also bring your own bikes, in this case a reduction will be applied (see the Tarif tab)
Luggage
Our services include luggage transport in order to let you enjoy your trip comfortably and without stress :
- We transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next using a private vehicle.
- Your luggage is directly delivered in your accommodation before you arrive.
- We provide a saddlebag for the things you shall need during the day.
Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.
If you expect to arrive at the next accommodation before 5 p.m., we recommend that you take an extra set of clothes with you in your bicycle bag.
Travel documents
A cycling holiday is the best way to explore a region and discover its culture, landscapes and local traditions.
Your tour is self-guided to give you the freedom to ride at your own pace. You will be provided all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests.
We can provide you with travel documents in paper format (for a supplement of €15 for printing and postage), which include:
- a roadbook with maps that we drew at the easiest scale to follow on a bike
- a roadbook with step-by-step description giving the direction to follow at each intersection and highlighting the points of interest
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Example of a map and of a step-by-step description
Our GPS App
For this trip, you can also use our smartphone app featuring GPS guidance (without extra fee).
You will find in the app all the information given in the map and step-by-step roadbooks. You will be located on the itinerary with the GPS device of your phone. The route and directions to
follow will be both viewable on the screen of your phone and announced aloud. As you ride along the itinerary, you will be given information about visits, restaurants, services and
useful alerts on the way.
-> You need to have a smartphone and download Le Velo Voyageur app on your Apple or Android store before the trip. All details concerning the downloading and the use of the application will
be given after we have confirmed the booking and the balance is paid. Once the trip is downloaded, the GPS guidance can be used off-line.