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The Gironde possesses one of the finest cyclepath networks in France. You can go all the way round the Arcachon basin, which is a sure temptation to do just that!
You'll see grand Atlantic beaches, wild and free, which contrast with the mild waterfront cycleways of Arcachon and its café and restaurant terraces. And then there are once again beaches, calmer this time, in the shelter of an arm of the bay. The route takes you from little port to harbour in a succession of changing colours. And it brings you to the vast Bird Park and the salt meadow nature reserve. You'll enjoy slipping through the pine forest to reach Cap Ferret, but the story doesn't end there. There's also the landing pier and the boat which come to collect you, the sea air of the crossing, and a fabulous panorama of the Bay of Arcachon just coming into sight...
The circuit is well-adapted to the needs of children. Most of the route is along cyclepaths. However common sense dictates that some experience and a respect of the Highway Code are required when the route goes through urban areas.
Holidays from April to October.
You can begin your stay any day April - June and September - October.
In the high season, holidays start on odd dates (1st, 3rd, 5th...) in July, and even dates (2nd, 4th, 6th...) in August.
Itineraries (please click for details)
8 days / 7 nights 
4 days / 3 nights
Characteristics of circuits
Difficulty: 1/5
Daily stages between 24 and 35 kilometres
Fairly flat route with little climbing
Quiet little country roads and cyclepaths
Suitable for country bikes (electric bikes being forbidden on the boat, we can not accept them on this circuit)
Arrivals: odd days in July, even days in August
What's included?
Bed and breakfast
hotels**, residence*** and 3 "épis" guest houses
Baggage transfer
Detailed roadbook and maps
Logistical and technical support
Boat transfer back from Cap Ferret to Arcachon
Reservation request
Booking form
Once you've filled in the form, Safran will suggest a made-to-measure holiday adapted to your personally chosen dates during the week or at the weekend.
Tariffs 2012
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| Duration | July - August | Low Season | Child 12 - 18 | Child 2 - 11 | Child under 2 | Bike rental Adult | Bike rental Child | Baby seat rental |
| 8d/7n | € 540 | € 490 | -40% | -40% | included | € 70 | € 55 | € 11 |
| 4d/3n | - | € 310 | -40% | -40% | included | € 50 | € 40 | € 6 |
| Reductions if children share parents' room | ||||||||
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The Bird Park (Parc Ornithologique du Teich)
 The Bird Park at Teich is an unspoilt natural space that has been carefully adapted to receive wild birds and facilitate their observation by a discerning public. 120 hectares (about 300 acres), forests, reed beds, open fields, sea marshes and lagoons spread from inland right to the sea coasts of the Arcachon basin. This environmental diversity brings with it a large number of bird species, be they sedentary or migratory.In fact there are 260 known species of which 80 nest in the Park. The preservation of some rare species has given the Park international recognition and respect. |
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Tel. +33 (0)4 75 25 78 78 - Fax +33 (0)4 75 25 78 79
info@safrantours.com - Agence de voyages LI.026.99.0001