Bordeaux Vineyard Cycle

What's Included

• Accommodation
  6 nights in a combination of guesthouses and 3 star hotels

• 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea and juices, dinner is usually 3 courses with regional specialties featured

• 6 nights in a combination of charming guesthouses and 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (option to upgrade to 4 star hotel St Emilion available - supplement applies)

• Rental bike equipped with helmet, lock, repair kit, panniers and handlebar bag (electric bike available on request - a supplement applies)

• Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg + 1 small daypack, supplement applies for excess

• Information pack including route notes and maps per room booked plus smartphone GPS App

• Taxi transfer from Bordeaux station or airport to Pauillac on day 1

• The ferry crossing from Lamarque

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to and from Bordeaux

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• E-bike hire, supplement applies

• Bike theft insurance, contact for details

• Guide - this is a self guided cycling holiday

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Entrance fees not listed as included

• Transfers not listed as included

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

• Excess luggage

• Handlebar phone holder – to follow the route easier using the app

• Hotel taxes if applicable – payable directly to the hotel

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Lunches daily, dinners in St Emilion and Bordeaux and drinks

• Tour guide - this is a self guided trip

• Travel insurance

• We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder to best use the GPS app

• Bike insurance - available to purchase (see rates)

• Lunches daily, most dinners and drinks

• excess luggage - supplement applies. Please ensure that you pay the excess luggage fee in advance to avoid further costs

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Grading

The cycling is introductory to moderate (2) grade with daily cycling distances from 20 to 53 km (12.5 to 33mi) which should take between 3-6 hours. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. It is considered suitable for cyclists with a good level of fitness. The journey alternates between following bicycle paths through forests and flat roads alongside streams and vineyards. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be worn. You need only carry your camera and water bottle etc as your luggage is transported for you between hotels.