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Paris to Bordeaux Cycling Tour: Bikepacking Route through the Loire Valley, Poitou, Cognac and South-West France

from Paris

to Bordeaux

E-Bike: 5h 27 / day

Bike: 7h 11 / day

634 kmDistance
3,514 mElevation
6 DaysDuration
Difficulty
6Stages
Paris
Flat
Riverside
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Paris - Dammarie-les-Lys
Dammarie-les-Lys - Orléans
Orléans - Tours
Tours - Poitiers
Poitiers - Cognac

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Description

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.

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Route

Start Point
Paris
End Point
Bordeaux
Country
France
Regions
Centre-Loire Valley, Hauts-de-France, Ile-de-France, Loire Valley, New Aquitaine, Île-de-France

At a glance

Distance

634 km

Difficulty

Medium

Road type

—

Duration

6 days

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Paris - Dammarie-les-Lys

    51 km228 m

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