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Throughout the week, our common thread will be the ocean, the Atlantic cycling route (Velodyssey) from the Arcachon region and the famous Dune du Pilat. We will discover lively resorts (Biscarrosse, Mimizan, Capbreton) and wild beaches, renowned for their surfing, while riding through dunes and pine trees. After crossing the Adour river, the last part of our journey takes place in the Basque region, the wild beaches suddenly giving way to resorts and villages with the charm so characteristic of the Basque region. We will be able to extend (as an option) our cycle trip to Bidart, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Hendaye, all the way to Spain and the buzzing San Sebastian!
We start our cycling tour in Arcachon, famous for Europe's largest shifting sand dune, the Dune du Pilat, its oyster farming villages, its oysters and its beaches. Arcachon is the town of the four seasons: The summer town with its town centre, along the water between the "Eyrac" and "Chapelle" piers (this part of the town was created when the first beach resort was opened for wealthy guests, followed by the construction of numerous villas and chalets by the sea), the autumn town with its marina and the Aiguillon district to the east, the winter town with its magnificent villas, set back a little above the town centre, and the colourful spring town with the beautiful Pereire beach and the Abatilles. Enjoy the day of your arrival. Free dinner and overnight at the hotel.
It is possible to start our cycling tour already in Bordeaux and cycle via Lacanau and Cap Ferret to Arcachon (3 additional cycling days). Please contact us!
After an essential trip to the top of the Dune du Pilat to admire a magnificent panorama over the entire Arcachon basin, the Arguin sandbank, the Cap-Ferret lighthouse and the Landes pine forests. We then set off on a grand circuit of the Landes forest, against the backdrop of the beaches and the endless ocean, which offers us opportunities to swim and contemplate the horizon throughout the day. We reach Biscarrosse Plage, a small seaside resort with huge beaches of golden fine sand, lakes of clear fresh water and pine forests stretching between dunes and valleys. Our route today ends in Biscarrosse, the capital of seaplane flying, where the museum, unique in Europe, reveals to us the legend of the great transatlantic crossings.
Distance: approx. 50 km and 250 m
We leave Biscarrosse and cycle along the lake of the same name to the small port of Piaou in Parentis-en-Born, whose location is ideal to enjoy swimming in calm waters without waves and the tranquillity of the surroundings. The Vélodyssée cycle route then takes us through the state forest of Sainte-Eulalie before reaching the coast again. The ocean will show us its most beautiful face as soon as we arrive at the family resort of Mimizan-Plage, also called the Pearl of the Côte d'Argent (Silver Coast).
Distance: approx. 40 km and 150 m
This morning, we find the tranquillity of the forest, its silence and its smells, as the Vélodyssée winds its way through large wooded areas scented with pine trees. As soon as we approach Contis Plage, we see the unique lighthouse with its black and white zebra pattern above a huge beach whose sand stretches as far as the eye can see. The adjacent small village is worth a look and a stop to stroll through its alleys. Our route then continues through forests and clearings with gorse bushes until we reach the Cap de l'Homy beach, which offers a breathtaking view of the ocean and shows us all the beauty and wildness of the Landes coast. We cross the Léon region, circumnavigate its lake, discover the typical village of Moliets et Maa and then continue along the Vélodyssée to Vieux-Boucau.
Distance: approx. 60 km and 250 m
Vieux-Boucau is the former mouth of the Adour. Its seafront is made up of elegant traditional houses perched on the dune overlooking the ocean. We are in the kingdom of surfing, bathing and surfcasting. Maybe this is the first opportunity for us to try surfing for ourselves? Then we get back on our bikes and continue our journey along the coast, which at this point in the trip is the largest beach in Europe, with over a hundred kilometres of endless sand...
Then finally the Basque Country opens its doors to us, the first colourful houses appear over the ocean, the lively squares become more and more numerous. We discover the seaside resorts of Hossegor and Capbreton, strongholds of surfing, and then pass through Bayonne, the historic city with its heritage and shops, a city of character and art de vivre where it is highly recommended to lose yourself in the small streets. With Biarritz, famous for its long beach, the Rock of the Virgin Mary and the red and white houses towering over the cliffs, the worthwhile destination of our cycling tour then slowly comes into view.
Distance: approx. 60 km and 200 m
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and enjoy the lively streets of Biarrtiz and the ocean one last time.
Our services end in Biarritz after breakfast. If you wish, we can reserve an extra night for you at the hotel in Biarritz. It is possible to extend the tour to Hendaye and San Sebastian, please contact us!
Distances and altitude gain are an indication only and may vary.
From Bordeaux to Biarritz
Day 1: your hotel room in Arcachon is available mid-afternoon. On day 2 in the morning, your luggage must be available at the reception by 9am at the latest. For those arriving by car, it is possible to park in the municipal car park. Located in the heart of the city, close to the town hall, the administrations, the shops and the market, the municipal car park offers 340 spaces on 5 floors and is certainly the best way to park in the city centre.
Day 6: your stay ends in Biarritz after breakfast at the hotel.
Day 1: your hotel room in Bordeaux is available mid-afternoon. For those arriving by car, it is possible to park in the few covered car parks in the centre (Bourse - Jean Jaurès 2 place de la Bourse, Parking Cité Mondiale 20 quai des Chartrons, Parking Front du Médoc rue Robert Lateulade, etc.) or to reserve a parking space with a private individual: https://parclick.fr/parking-bordeaux.
Day 9: Your stay ends in Biarritz after breakfast at the hotel.
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