By car
highway A10 ou A89 or A63 direction Bordeaux and then take A660 direction Arcachon
By air
Bordeaux-Mérignac airport
By train
Arcachon railway station. The accommodation is at 300m.
Presentation
The Gironde possesses one of the finest cyclepath networks in France. You can go all the way round the Arcachon basin with the Eurovelo1, which is a sure temptation to do just that!
You'll see grand Atlantic beaches, wild and free, which contrast with the gentler 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 small 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 are 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.
You'll love
- biking along the excellent cycle-paths that wind through heath and woodland
- making your way up Europe's highest sand dune!
- having a break in an oyster hut
- exploring the ports and beaches all along the route
- the boat trip across the Bay that rounds off your adventure
Tariffs high season
From July to August, departure every 2 days
In family room
Adult : 715 €
Junior (12-17)* : 610 €
Child (2-11)* : 500 €
Baby (0 - 1) : 70 €
In double room
Adult : 865 €
Junior (12 - 17) : 865 €
Child (2 - 11) : 825 €
Baby (0 - 1) : 70 €
In single room
1165 €
Solo traveller
1285 €
Tariffs low season
From April to June and from september to october, departure everyday
In family room
Adult : 680 €
Junior (12-17)* : 580 €
Child (2-11)* : 475 €
Baby (0-1) : 70 €
In double room
Adult : 830 €
Junior (12 - 17) : 830 €
Child (2 - 11) : 790 €
Baby (0 - 1) : 70 €
In single room
1130 €
Solo traveller
1250 €
*Rates based on a room shared with two adults. Single-parent families, please contact us.
What's included?
- 6 nights and breakfasts in 3-star hotels, guest house or eco nature tourist residence
- Boat transfer Cap-Ferret/Arcachon
- Luggage transport
- Route book and maps
- GPS tracks
- Technical and logistical assistance
Optional
- Bike rental from :
- Bike for adult or junior (from 1m45) : 90 €
- MTB for child (under 1m45) : 70 €
- Trailer bike or bike cart for child : 70 €
- Child seat : 10 €
- Electric power bike rental for adult or junior (from 1m45) : 180 €
What's not included?
- Lunches
- Dinners
- Drinks and extras
- Entrance to the ornithological park of Le Teich and Cap Ferret lighthouse
- Round trip from your home to the first accommodation on the course
- Private parking to be paid on site (75 € per week) mandatory in July-August
- Optional insurance
Characteristics of circuits
- Place-to-place cycling holiday suitable for all the family.
- Daily stages between 24 and 35 kilometres, around 2 to 4hrs cycling at your own rhythm.
- Fairly even route with little climbing.
- Quiet little country roads and cyclepaths
- Suitable for country bikes.
Organisation
- These holidays are much more about relaxed exploration than athletic performance. We transport your luggage and a detailed roadbook will guide you from beginning to end. We also provide the logistical and technical support necessary.
- On longer holidays you change accommodation every other day, which gives you the chance to better explore your surroundings or simply take your time and relax...
- B&B accommodation is in either 3 star/'épis' hotels, guest houses or tourist residences chosen for their atmosphere, warm welcome and environmental and architectural setting.
- For technical reasons, we do not propose midday or evening meals during this holiday. However at each stage you'll find there are plenty of different places to eat.
N.B : the accommodation described above is given as an indication and may vary according to availability at the moment your reservation is finalized.
Access
Comments
Global note
4.8
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Belle découverte du bassin d'Arcachon en famille. Une expérience bien organisée, de beaux itinéraires et des restaurants bien conseillés (vue, cuisine).
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Nous avons eu la chance d'apercevoir de supers paysages depuis nos vélos. Un moyen très pratique de visiter tout en s'amusant. De plus, nous n'avons pas rencontrer un seul problème durant l'entièreté du voyage !
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Itinérance de 3 jours dépaysante, étapes équilibrées, nous reviendrons dans la région.
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Nous avons passé des vacances exceptionnelles au bassin d'Arcachon. Le paysage est magnifique, très varié et les hôtes étaient très aimables. Une très belle possibilité pour des vacances extraordinaires en famille. Avec plaisir encore une fois !
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Vacance super. Pas de soucis, pas de stress ! Que du bonheur. Très bonne organisation.
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