En route to discover Bordeaux and the surrounding area. More responsible, more fun and more authentic, bike rides are popular with young and old alike.
Bordeaux by bike: tailor your visit
To make the most of Bordeaux, pick up a bicycle and discover the city by pedaling with the wind in your hair. With its 1400 km of cycling paths, including over 330 in Bordeaux, the Bordeaux metropolis is easy and fun to explore by bike.
The Bordeaux Tourist Office has even been designated as a "Accueil Vélo" establishment, which notably guarantees cyclists to be within 5 km of a cycle route or to benefit from information dispensed by advisors. Here’s an overview of the various guided tours in Bordeaux and its surroundings with our partners.
A themed ride with Bordeaux Bike Expérience
Taking a short bike ride is fun. Taking a short bike ride while cultivating and/or dining is even better! Launched by three travelers, Bordeaux Bike Experience has dusted off the concept of "biclou" tours. Several tours have been created, including "Bordeaux essentiel", the "Grand Tour" and the "The Tour where you are the hero", which allows you to design your own tour - led by a guide - choosing a story or image at each stop. The creators' aim? To present Bordeaux differently and involve local players, between wine tastings and lunch breaks, city-center pavements and Saint-Emilion vineyards! Experience unusual tours of 15 to 25 km in the company of exciting guides who will reveal everything about the region in French, English or Spanish.
Bordeaux Bike Experience
Bordeaux Bike Tour: day and night
Happy to get you out on bike paths early in the morning, Bordeaux Bike Tours offers tours in French or English… by night! This is your chance to access places typically less bike-friendly, like the famous Rue Sainte Catherine, Europe’s longest pedestrian street, swarmed by pedestrians during the day. Passionate about Bordeaux, the guide leads cycling enthusiasts on three distinct bike routes, suitable for all ages and catering to wine connoisseurs, architecture lovers, and nature admirers alike.
For adventurous cyclists: Gravel Explore
Gravel riding, which combines tarred roads and dirt tracks, lets you discover varied landscapes while enjoying unique freedom of movement. Gravel Explore offers adventures for everyone:a tour of the Gironde, a day in Saint-Emilion, a weekend in the Dordogne or an afternoon in the heart of Bordeaux.... In a group or on a tailor-made basis, you'll explore a fascinating diversity of landscapes in complete safety. Committed to a sustainable approach, the company uses bicycles as a low-carbon means of transport, supports humanitarian actions in France and abroad, and works with local service providers. Here's an outdoor activity that's low in carbon emissions and rich in sensations and memories.
Bordeaux à vélo - Smart guiding
Bordeaux à vélo is, first and foremost, a vibrant slogan that makes you want to merrily pedal along the roads of Gironde. Its credo? Smart guiding in Bordeaux’s historic center, its elegant neighbourhoods, the right bank, southern suburbs, Saint-Emilion, or the Médoc. Six journeys that give you the chance to become one with your surroundings—or rather, two, with your bike!
In the countryside, your trusty bicycle will let you take your time and soak up the ever-changing scenery as it unfolds before your eyes. In the city, cycling brings you closer to the energetic urban bustle, ensuring you don’t miss a single bit of its charm!
Bordeaux by bike
Bike Board Compagnie: tricycle fun
Halfway between a bicycle and a scooter, the electric tricycle lets you glide effortlessly along Gironde’s scenic paths—with undeniable style! Offered by Bike Board Compagnie, this innovative vehicle provides a playful and eco-friendly way to explore the region. Designed for adventure seekers aged 14 to 77 (and beyond!), it’s perfect for family outings or trips with friends. Three themed routes are available: Saint-Émilion’s vineyards, Blaye’s historic citadel, and Bourg-sur-Gironde’s estuary landscapes. Committed to sustainable tourism, this unique experience immerses you in nature while uncovering the heritage of ancient Burdigala’s surroundings.
Bike Board Compagnie
To discover the metropolis: Super bike rides
Labeled a "Cycling Territory" by the French Cyclotouring Federation, Bordeaux is pampering two-wheeled users. Indeed, the tourist office has come up with a dozen itineraries around the metropolis, accessible to all. Six of these appear on the paper map of "Super bike rides" available from the Tourist Office reception desk. This is excellent news for cyclists who want to explore the 6ᵉ cycling city of the world independently and at their own pace!
