Cycling the Dordogne Plus! the Vineyards of Bordeaux
- Length 11 days
- From USD$5995
- Style/Level Classic 3.0
- Countries France
- Begin/End Cahors / St. Émilion
Overview
Western France’s Dordogne River flows nearly 500 kilometers from the volcanic Massif Central region through deep gorges, steep cliffs, fertile farmland and famed vineyards to its mouth in the Bay of Biscay near Bordeaux. Our route traces the river’s descent from Cahors to St. Émilion by way of some of the nicest cycling routes and most hospitable hosts in Europe. Add visits to the Lascaux 4 cave, two nights in St. Émilion, wine tastings and great food, and you have one of our all-time favorite bicycle tours.
***If this sounds great but you don’t have time for the full 11 days, check out our Cycling the Dordogne, which features the first 6 nights of this itinerary.***
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Keep in mind
We work hard to maintain consistency across all of our tours, but some trips have unique differences. Here are some things to keep in mind about this tour.
We work hard to maintain consistency across all of our tours, but some trips have unique differences. Here are some things to keep in mind about this tour.
- For this trip, we recommend packing shoes that can get wet/dirty since you’ll be visiting caves and canoeing.
Quiet roads over varied terrain.
Dates, prices & booking
Date | Price | Private room fee | Note | |
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Jun 2-12, 2025 | USD$5995 | USD$650 | 4 more to confirm the departure. Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. | |
Sep 1-11, 2025 | USD$5995 | USD$650 | Departure confirmed to go! Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
Date | Jun 2-12, 2025 |
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Price | USD$5995 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | 4 more to confirm the departure. Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
Date | Sep 1-11, 2025 |
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Price | USD$5995 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | Departure confirmed to go! Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
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Itinerary
- Total distance 508 km (312 miles)
- Average daily distance 55 km (34 miles)
- Tour style Classic
- Tour level 3.0
Visit our Tour Level page to learn more about terrain levels and how we determine day and tour levels.
Bikes
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Premium road bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Road
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Premium hybrid bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid
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Premium mixte step-through hybrid
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid Mixte
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Co-Motion or Cannondale tandem
Frame : Steel / Aluminum Type : Tandem
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E-hybrid bike
Surcharge: $250 for 6-8 days; $300 for 9-15 days; $500 16+ days Frame : Aluminum frame with front suspension Type : E-Hybrid
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E-road bike – limited availability
Surcharge: $300 for 6-8 days; $375 for 9-15 days; $600 for 16+ days Frame : Alloy with carbon fork Type : E-Road
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Reviews
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Well organized. Well led. Great places to stay. Good food. Great guides. Great routes. Built so you could experience as much or as little as you want.
Carl P., Hillsborough, NC – September 2023 -
Beautiful area of France that many people will not know about. Fascinating history. No real ?easy? biking days.
Charlotte E., Granville, OH – September 2023 -
Some challenging rides with beautiful views and overall charm. Quiet roads away from the touristy spots giving you a real feel for the area.
Patricia D., Narragansett, RI – September 2022