from Paris
to Bordeaux
E-Bike: 5h 27 / day
Bike: 7h 11 / day
From Paris to Bordeaux: this multi-day cycling tour leads from the Île de la Cité out along the Seine, then through the Gâtinais, into the Loire Valley and via Orléans, Tours and Poitiers towards south-west France. Along the way, the route serves up riverside riding, old bridges, Loire châteaux, quiet villages, Poitou countryside, Cognac vineyards and a grand Garonne finish in Bordeaux. A varied bikepacking route for riders who want to experience France by bike: rich in history, strong on scenery and full of memorable stage moments. Create your free Rogonneur account to unlock the full route, GPX files and all daily stages.
Start with Day 1 and move through the bike tour stage by stage.
This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...
634 km
Medium
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6 days
51 km228 m
108 km515 m
128 km656 m
108 km748 m
127 km763 m
112 km604 m
Travel to start
The tour start is not close to a major rail hub, airport or coach hub. Plan extra time for the final transfer, a taxi, an overnight stay or an additional ride to the route.
Travel from finish
The tour finish is not close to a major rail hub, airport or coach hub. Plan extra time for the transfer, a taxi, an overnight stay or an additional ride after the final stage.
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