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Vineyards and Canal de Garonne by bike from Bordeaux to Agen

Price per person

From 575€

Type of stay

Voyage à vélo

Location

Bordeaux, Agen- France

Duration

5 days

Difficulty

Departures

Daily from April 15 to October 12

Capacity

2 people minimum

Reference

Cyclo 14-2

Your stay

Cycling from Bordeaux to Agen between vineyards and the Garonne Canal.

3 days of cycling between Bordeaux and Agen to discover the beautiful Entre-deux-Mers vineyards and the Garonne Canal, part of the famous Canal des Deux Mers linking the Atlantic to the Mediterranean sea with the Canal du Midi. From Bordeaux, the wine capital on the banks of the Garonne, you’ll reach the nearby Entre-Deux-Mers region. A very pleasant start to a hilly, bucolic landscape, yet easy to pedal along the Roger Lapébie cycle path, which follows the route of the old railroad line between Bordeaux and Sauveterre de Guyenne. A gentle stroll through vineyards and historic sites. You’ll discover the typical fortified towns of Créon and Sauveterre, and the Sauve Majeure abbey.

Your cycling trip will take you further along the Garonne valley to La Réole, then on to the Canal de Garonne. You’ll follow this former towpath, which has been converted into a paved, rolling greenway between century-old plane trees and the waterway. At the many locks (53 as far as Toulouse!) along the way, you’ll witness the ballet of barges and tourist boats as they travel up and down the canal to the peaceful rhythm of the vacation season.

Stop off at the towns and villages along the way. In Meilhan-sur-Garonne, visit the esplanade of Tertre with its exceptional panoramic view over the canal and the Garonne. Stop off at Mas d’Agenais, one of the oldest villages in the Lot-et-Garonne region, famous today for its collegiate church with its richly decorated furnishings, enhanced by the presence of the work of one of painting’s greatest geniuses, Rembrandt: “Christ on the Cross”, dated 1631. Further afield, Buzet sur Baïse, the crossroads of river tourism, also known for its famous wine. The “Cave des Vignerons de Buzet” is just 1 km from the canal!

End of our cycling trip in Agen. The arrival in the city is a memorable one, spanning the Garonne over the magnificent and impressive 500-metre-long canal bridge. Take advantage of the late afternoon to stroll through the narrow streets of the city center, with its 2,000 years of history.

You'll enjoy :

The rolling countryside of the Entre-Deux-Mers region, with its pretty bastides (fortified towns)
A pleasant cycle path between canal and century-old plane trees dotted with locks
Mas d’Agenais collegiate church and Buzet sur Baïse wine cellar
Agen’s Canal Bridge
Cosy nights in a guest house

Back to travel

Daily program

Day 1 - Arrival in Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bed and Breakfast accommodation in *** hotels or charming B&Bs in the heart of Bordeaux. Handover of your bike, documentation on the region and a route booklet indicating your itinerary.

Bordeaux, the ancient Roman “Burdigala”, indissociable from its vineyards…shines brightly in its stone finery to dispense with artifice. The Garonne River, the heart of the city, welcomes walkers on its banks or for boat trips. Everyone can make the quays their own, in the hope of witnessing the stopover of a cruise liner, the “astonishing spectacle” of a giant of the seas in the heart of the city.

Day 2 - From Bordeaux to the Sauveterre area

This itinerary allows you to discover the Entre-deux-Mers region on 55 km of trails/greenways and small roads… A real treat!

You’ll leave Bordeaux on the track that runs alongside the Garonne and its marvellous quays, then follow the greenway that winds through the Entre-deux-Mers hills, passing through Créon and Sauveterre de Guyenne, both magnificent fortified bastides. Finally, you’ll make your way back to your accommodation on small roads through the vineyards.

Dinner, overnight stay and breakfast in a charming B&B.

Day 3 - From Sauveterre to Marmande

The greenway here is royal: it alternates between vineyards and small forests, and crosses several railway stations that have been converted into residential homes. Despite a few false flats, the trail is easy and offers a breath of fresh air. You’ll reach La Réole before cycling along the Canal de Garonne. On this stage, you can take advantage of the many stops on offer to cyclists, notably at Meilhan sur Garonne. The top of the village offers a remarkable view of the canal and the Garonne plain. At the end of the afternoon, you’ll be welcomed in a hotel in Marmande.

Overnight stay and breakfast.

Day 4 - Marmande to Agen

The tour continues through the rich Garonne valley and its orchards. This is a very pleasant itinerary, especially between Le Mas d’Agenais and its collegiate church, Buzet-sur-Baïse and its Wines cellars, and the nautical stopover at Sérignac, a haven of tranquillity on the banks of the canal. In the village, visitors will discover a 13th-century bastide and streets lined with cornices. Finally, you’ll reach Agen via its famous Canal Bridge, certainly one of the most beautiful and impressive engineering structures on this cycle route.

Night and breakfast in a 3-star hotel.

Day 5 - Departure

Departure after breakfast.

rates

Price per person

5 days – 4 nights: €575

Price includes

4 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels and charming bed & breakfasts (in double/twin rooms)
1 dinner
Road book (with map and directions)
1 GPS smartphone app
Luggage transfer at each stage
24/7 technical assistance

Supplement

VTC bike rental: €115
Electric bike rental: €210

Further information

We take care of transporting your luggage every time you change accommodation, so you can travel light and enjoy your day’s hiking.

Leave your luggage at the reception desk of your accommodation before departure.

At the end of the afternoon, you’ll meet them at the reception desk of your new accommodation or directly in your room.

Luggage accepted per person: 1 suitcase or travel bag (maximum 23 kg) + 1 carry-on.

Your travel file corresponds to the documents or files you receive prior to your trip (generally one month before) and/or on arrival at your first accommodation.

It includes :

A welcome letter with key practical information:

Baggage transport times
Details of delivery and collection of rental bikes if required
Your local contact and emergency telephone number(s)
Any additional information

Travel logbook including map with route (at the appropriate scale) and directional, tourist and practical information

Any necessary vouchers to be given to the service provider(s)

On request and depending on the tour:

Download the “Evazio” application onto your smartphone for GPS navigation with visual (reading the route on your smartphone screen) and/or spoken guidance. The application also contains practical and tourist information. Once the trip has been downloaded, no Internet connection is required.
Loan of a GPS device with pre-recorded tracks
Send GPX tracks of each stage for use with your own navigation device

On this tour, we can provide you with a choice of the following, upon reservation:

A VTC bike adapted to the ride and the route

An electric bike adapted to the route

With equipment :

Bag 1

Handlebar bag

Repair kit

Anti-theft device

Headset

1 rear bag
1 handlebar bag
1 repair kit
1 helmet (on request)
1 anti-theft device
1 charger (for electric bike)

For younger children, depending on age and size, we can offer

Children's bikes

Bicycle follower

Trailer

Second trailer

A child’s bike
A baby seat
A trailer
A follower bike

The bike is adjusted to your size and delivered to the first accommodation.

At the end of the tour, the bike must be left at the last accommodation with its equipment. We’ll take care of collecting them.

This tour is offered in the “superior” category

Hotel categories :

Comfort: The tour features mainly 2 and 3-star hotels (or equivalent comfort level) and bed & breakfasts.
Superior: The tour features mainly 3- and 4-star hotels (or equivalent level of comfort) and charming bed & breakfasts.
Luxury: The tour features mainly 4- and 5-star hotels (or equivalent level of comfort).

For the duration of your stay, our telephone assistance service is available: