The Vélodyssée by bike, from Bordeaux to Biarritz

Arrival in Bordeaux

Arrival at our charming B&B, ideally located near the St Jean de Bordeaux train station or the city center. Your host will be able to advise you on your visits, activities and restaurants not to be missed. Your bike will be available from 7pm for an evening ride.

Night in Bordeaux.

Distance cycled : 68km

Get on your bike and let's go for an adventure! When you leave the wine city of Bordeaux, you will find yourself in the middle of nature, surrounded by vineyards full of history. You will enjoy the first moments on the forest paths that this region offers. And what could be better than to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean for some water activities.

Night in Lacanau Océan.


Suggestion 1 : Stopover in Margaux

Visit of the vineyards and castles of the region (see options in the price tab).

Distance cycled : 52km

A second cycling day in the fresh air of the Gironde where you can notice the change of landscape is then noticed: from the vineyards to the pines, there is only a few pedal strokes. But these conifers do not only hide an extraordinary fauna, they also reveal invigorating panoramas.
The day will end with a ferry crossing of this mythical basin.
Once you arrive in Arcachon, you will be seduced by these typical oyster villages steeped in the history of this territory.

Night in Arcachon.

Distance cycled : 30km

After a peaceful night, you take the path towards the sun and the beaches of Biscarrosse. We advise you, the unmissable Dune du Pilat and the surrounding ocean beaches which will offer you beautiful encounters between storks and herons. If you want to take advantage of the beaches to make a stopover or try water sports, the beach of La Salie is ideal for its fine sand and its facilities for gliding.

Night at Biscarrosse.

Distance cycled : 40km

After having cycled along the Atlantic beaches, you are now in the shade of the Landes pines ready for a peaceful escapade to meet the old oil wells near the Landes town of Parentis-en-Born. What could be better than a pleasant break near the lake of Aureilhan to discover the 300 varieties of flowers and shrubs along the lake. Not far from the paper mills, take the time to discover the coastal resort of Mimizan, your arrival point : either along the ocean shore, famous for its spirit of board sports, or inland, with its more rural and natural atmosphere.

Night in Mimizan.


Suggestion 2 : Additional night in Mimizan

Possibility to spend an extra night to enjoy the nautical leisure base and all the activities that it offers. (See options in the price tab).

Distance cycled: 65km

Next stop, Capbreton ! But before that, back to the quietness and the wild landscapes that the Landes forest offers us. However, we recommend you to stop for a while on the beach of Lespecier to enjoy the warm and photogenic setting that it offers. We must also greet the majestic lighthouse of Contis-plage, the biggest of the Landes province. The road continues, passing through Léon, Moliets-et-Maa and Vieux-Boucau, three unavoidable towns that offer you the time to stroll in their authentic and lively streets.
You now arrive in the city where surfing is king and where surfing lovers come to discover the most beautiful waves. Take advantage of the evening to walk along the beach, take pictures of the ocean from the jetty or eat an ice cream!

Night in Capbreton.

Distance cycled : 58km – End of your trip

Last day of your trip in the heart of the Landes before discovering the treasures of the Basque Country. Passing through Bayonne, you will discover the sens of Basque hospitality : between exceptional sites, gastronomy and intangible heritage you will not be disappointed. You will discover the wonderful ecological park of Izadia or the cave of the love chamber and its district for the most curious ones. Just before your arrival point, take the time for a small detour to the Pointe de St-Martin which shelters the cliff of Dout and its lighthouse.

You finally arrive at your destination, in front of you Biarritz, the ocean as far as the eye can see, its Basque houses, its hydrangeas and its palm trees... Of course, what would Biarritz be without the postcard side of the magnificent Rocher de la Vierge? The view from this part of the pier will take your breath away for sure.