From the vineyards of Bordeaux to the castles of Dordogne
From Bordeaux to Sarlat by bike
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Highlights
Bordeaux, wine capital, lively metropolis
Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, world capital of prehistory
Sarlat, a true architectural gem
From Bordeaux to Sarlat via Bergerac, enjoy the best of the French South West!
Cycling through some of the most prestigious vineyards and the magnificent valleys of the rivers Dordogne and Vézère.
Discover Bordeaux and Dordogne by bike
Admire magnificent landscapes by browsing the great wines of Bordeaux and St Emilion before being greeted by Périgord. The Dordogne Valley offers rich and tasty regional cuisine, enchanting castles, peaceful and flowery villages, green countrysides and beautiful and constantly changing landscapes.
At the meanders of the Dordogne and the Vézère, you are rewarded by superb views: the “cingles” (meanders) formed by the rivers, a medieval castle overlooking a valley, a manor house surrounded by walnut trees to the charming medieval town of Sarlat .
Fit From BORDEAUX to SAINT-EMILION 59km 384m 
You leave the regional capital on a bicycle lane that takes you into the Bordeaux countryside to the charming little walled city of Creon. Continue your ride by admiring the site and the Romanesque pillars of the La Sauve-Majeure Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a few kilometers, you are in the middle of vineyards, as far as the eye can see, that stay with you all the way to Saint Emilion.
From SAINT-EMILION to SAINTE-RADEGONDE 32km 289m
Through small roads, between vineyards and prestigious castles, you leave Saint-Emilion to reach leisurely the banks of the Dordogne.
- For a few more km 66km 471m
The long version of this route takes you through the Pomerol vineyard at the start of the route.
From SAINTE-RADEGONDE to BERGERAC 55km 190m
At the bastide (fortified town) of Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, you are at the gateway of Périgord. You then leave the terroirs of the appellation Bordeaux and Bordeaux Superiors to join the AOP Monbazillac apellation, the pride of the region! This sweet white wine, rich or mellow, goes perfectly with aperitif, blue cheese and foie gras. No doubt you will find it on your table tonight!
To finish your route you cross the Dordogne to reach Bergerac, the city of Cyrano.
From BERGERAC to LE BUGUE 53km 688m
Day of the rivers. Leave Bergerac in the morning to stroll along small roads lost in the middle of forests and meadows. You undulate in these fresh landscapes, crossing authentic Perigord villages huddled around their often fortified steeples. After a few spins of the wheels, you arrive on the “cingles”, This is the name we give to the meanders of the Dordogne. Your day becomes more sporty but you are rewarded by magnificent views and you can swim at the confluence of Vézère and Dordogne in Limeuil, one of the most beautiful villages in France.
From LE BUGUE to SARLAT LA CANEDA 38km 580m
A day through mountains and valleys. After a few kilometers, you arrive at Eyzies-de-Tayac, the world capital of prehistory, city of Cro-Magnon, you can surely see him near his cave! After greeting him, you pedal in cool valleys along the wild rivers of the region where trout like to rest. You ride to through pretty villages with flagstone roofs to reach Sarlat, a medieval jewel.
- For a few more km 55km 928m
This long version allows you to reach the village of Sireuil and Tamniès. You have the possibility to visit the Château de Commarque (1.5 km from your route)
FROM SARLAT LA CANEDA, DOMME LOOP 40km 786m
A loop to discover the Monfort cingle (meander) and its castle, and the fortified town of Domme, medieval town perched at 300 m altitude above the river. Make some time to stroll through Sarlat and lose yourself in its charming streets and squares.
SARLAT LA CANEDA
End of the stay after your breakfast. Have a safe trip back !
Comfort Range
Our quality standard at Abicyclette. This type of accommodation includes 2 and 3 stars hotels. Depending on the itinerary, you might spend some nights in approved guesthouses. You enjoy a double bedroom with private bathroom and toilet and adapted welcome for you and your bikes.
Starting from 1210€/participant in Self Guided option | See detailed prices
Essential Range
You want to enjoy your itinerary without anything fancy. Our ”essential” range offers a simple accommodation for a good night’s rest in a simple hotel, guesthouse, rest house or hostel.
Quote on request | Contact us
Privilege Range
Opt for total comfort in charming 3 and 4 star hotels which offer all the services you need and a special welcome for you and your bikes.
Quote on request | Contact us
Price includes
- Accommodation: 7 nights in a Double room
- 7 breakfasts
- 2 dinners
- Luggage transfer
- Phone assistance 24/7
- Access to our exclusive travel application to follow your route, inform you about places of interest, restaurants, facilitate your assistance in case of emergency, find all your travel documents and our practical advice.
- Application fee
- Taxes
- The itinerary trackable on the following supports:
- Loan of a Bicycle GPS uploaded with full itinerary of the trip
- Topo maps
- Cycling practical guide including restaurant recommendations for lunch & dinner
- Jour 1 : A personalized greeting with our team at the beginning of the trip to receive your travel documents
Price does not include
- bike rental (see option)
- Breakfast on day 1
- Lunches
- Dinners not included in "Price includes"
- Drinks, visits & other personal expenses
Homemade and fully tested itineraries
- Routes selected for their cycling and touristic interest entirely tested and away from traffic
- Accomodations selected for their hospitality, atmosphere, services and quality meals
- A flexible organisation to suit you needs and wishes: You choose the date you want to you leave on! We check the availability of each accomodation to make sure it is possible.
Close assistance
- One of our guides greets you on your first day. He will hand out all the needed documents for the trip (hotel vouchers, maps of the area,GPS, practical guide), get you settled on your bikes (for rental bikes).
- Phone assistance, you can reach the Abicyclette team whenever you need
- A Luggage transfer service which respects your hours of rest (we pick them up after 10:00 and deliver them before 16:00)
Follow your itinerary anyway you like – modern, practical, traditional
- We loan you a GPS so that you can easily follow your itinerary without having to look for your way around (bike support included)
- A practical cycling guide with all the useful information (addresses, highlights for the day, topo maps, and touristic information)
You can also
- Rent a high end quality bike for real comfort, cycling pleasure and reliability a long trip requires.
- Suscribe to a Cancelation or Multi Risk insurance policy which cover you in case something unexpected comes up.
On our guided tours (for groups on demand), we accompany you every step of the way
- One of our state qualified instructor and professional cycling guide accompanies you every step of the way
- Full board (all meals covered unless asked otherwise)
- A picnic buffet set up for lunch with a wide choice of fresh and local produce
We offer a high-end bike rental service. Our bikes are suited for road and gravel road long-distance cycling. Fully equipped and highly reliable, they are faithful travel companions.
Touring Bike (woman)Equipped with reliable and lightweight components to offer you a carefree stay. Supplied equipment per bike
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Touring Bike (man)Equipped with reliable and lightweight components to offer you a carefree stay. Supplied equipment per bike
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EbikeIt will allow all terrain and distances to be considered serenely, thanks to their natural and progressive assistance as well as their generous autonomy. Supplied equipment per bike
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Children's BikeSupplied equipment per bike
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Getting here
Departure city : BORDEAUX
Coming by car
- at 5h45 from PARIS
- at 3h30 from NANTES
- at 5h30 from LYON
Parking*
- Parking Paludate – BORDEAUX
- Parking Gare Saint Jean – BORDEAUX
- Parking Grands Hommes – BORDEAUX
- Parking Gambetta – BORDEAUX
- Q-Park Clémenceau Auditorium – BORDEAUX
Coming by train
- Bordeaux train station - 2h15 from Paris
Coming by plane
- Bordeaux airport
Arrival city : SARLAT LA CANEDA
Coming by car
- at 5h30 from PARIS
- at 2h15 from BORDEAUX
- at 4h15 from LYON
Coming by train
- Sarlat train station - 4h45 from Paris
Coming by plane
- Bordeaux airport
* Abicyclette Voyages accompanies you on demand, including transportation solutions.
How to get back to the starting point
- By train from Sarlat to Bordeaux in 2H20 (hotline)
- Private shuttle: see detailed fares or contact us
Recommended equipment
Bike
- Trekking or hybrid bike
- 21 to 30 speeds
- 26 or 28 inch (700) wheels
Clothing and equipment
- Helmet (included with the rental)
- Clothing suitable for cycling
- Warm jacket (eg fleece)
- Rain proof jacket
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- 1 pair of cycling shoes
- 1 small backpack or panniers
- 1 or 2 water flasks (included with the rental)
- 1 lock (included with the rental)
- Our reccomendation for optimal comfort:
- 1 pair of gloves
- 1 special pair of pants (shammy leather)
- 1 night see fluorescent vest
Bike maintenance
- Emergency repair kit: 2 or 3 tubes, patches, pump, tire levers, multi-tools
- Daily use kit: cloth, brake pads, oil
Other
- Suitcase for transporting personal effects in luggage transfers (limited to one per person)
- Change of clothes for the evening
- Warm jacket for the evenings
- Set of toiletries
- Mobile phone and charger
Duration 8 days and 7 nights
Level Fit
Departure date From April 1st to October 31st
Themes Monuments & Castles
Fine wine & Dining
Electric bike trips
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Personalized service 
Expert , 
Aventure
Easy
BORDEAUX
Arrive to Bordeaux on your own.
Meeting with our local guide
Before your first ride, we invite you to meet one of our guides, at your place of departure. A time of exchange, a privileged moment to give you our last practical tips, must-see places and experiences, to answer all your questions, take care of your bike fitting to begin your trip.