Included: 9-day Bordeaux to Souillac cycling holiday Accommodation for 8 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels as well as charming guesthouses All breakfasts Travel book (maps and tourist information) GPS app for a smartphone Luggage transfers Support every day of the week (between 7:30am and 8pm) Add-ons: Bike rental (available to add upon checkout) Touring bike — $200 E-bike — $365 Gravel bike — $340 Bike insurance — let us know if interested upon checkout Single supplement — $415 Not included: Flights to and from France Meals not indicated in the itinerary (lunches and dinners) Drinks Travel and medical insurance — optional

How fit do I need to be?

This self-guided Bordeaux cycling wine tour is rated easy to moderate —you can find day-by-day distances in the itinerary. Additionally, your guides offer e-bike rental, which will make the tour even easier! As this is a self-guided adventure, you can move at your own pace and stop whenever you want. This is not a race, it’s all about taking in the gorgeous views and enjoying the journey! For more bike adventures in France, click here !

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag) Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity) Helmet Cycling shorts Comfortable cycling clothes Lightweight shoes Spare clothes for layering Waterproof rain jacket Sunhat Swimsuit Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.) Headlamp or flashlight Spare battery for phone Sunglasses Snacks Emergency kit Camera — optional (but recommended) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans. Please note that your luggage may still be on its way by the time you reach your accommodation—it’s best to take spare clothes with you each day in your bike pannier.

Indeed you can! Skip the hassle of bringing your own bike with you and simply rent one with your guides. You can choose between three types of bikes, add your preferred one(s) upon checkout: Touring bike — $200 per person for the whole trip E-bike — $365 per person for the whole trip Gravel bike — $340 per person for the whole trip

What is a self-guided tour?

A self-guided tour is an independent exploration without a formal guide leading the way. Instead of being part of a group with a tour leader, you will navigate the tour yourself, using resources provided by the operator, such as a travel book (containing routes, maps, and tourist information) and a GPS app for a smartphone. Your guide will also take care of other parts of the tour, such as support, accommodation, and luggage transfers. They also offer bike rentals to make your journey go as smoothly as possible.

How do luggage transfers work?

One of the best things about these self-guided Bordeaux to Souillac cycling holidays is that your luggage will be transferred for you—you travel light and enjoy the day’s cycling! Every morning, you’ll leave your luggage at the reception desk of your accommodation before departure. After a day of cycling, you’ll get to your accommodation and either pick it up at the reception desk or it will have already been delivered to your room. Please note that if you arrive a bit earlier on some days, your luggage may not already be there. Keep your luggage to one suitcase/travel bag (maximum 23 kg / 50.7 lbs) and one carry-on.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For these self-guided Bordeaux to Souillac cycling holidays, there is no minimum number of people required—even a solo traveler can sign up for this adventure! There’s no limit to the group size! Your guiding company can seamlessly organize this journey for a group of any size, no matter how large. Biking in France can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Bordeaux to Souillac cycling holidays on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has cyclists under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your Bordeaux to Souillac cycling holiday is Bordeaux. To get there, most people fly into Bordeaux Airport (BOD) . From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Bordeaux. Day 1 is all about arrival (no cycling), so feel free to arrive whenever suits you, but we always recommend arriving on time so you can have a stroll around the town and rest before your adventure begins.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection . To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible , simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner! Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered. Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

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Self-Guided Cycling Holidays in France: Bordeaux to Souillac

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Duration

9 days

Season

April through October

Accommodation

3-star or 4-star hotels and charming guesthouses

Self-guided adventure

Accommodation, luggage transfers, breakfasts, routes, bike rentals, and maps arranged for you

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France’s Dordogne region isn’t just a place—it’s a vibe. Start in Bordeaux, cycle through Saint-Émilion’s iconic vineyards, and let the calm waters of the Dordogne River guide you to the hidden treasures of Souillac. Along the way, prehistoric caves, medieval towns, and villages untouched by time will pull you in. Whether you’re coasting through Monbazillac or standing in awe of Rocamadour’s cliffs, this self-guided journey will have you wondering why you didn’t come sooner. It’s your ride, your pace, and your chance to fall in love with France’s quieter corners.

Adventure highlights

Vineyards galore

Cycle through Monbazillac and Saint-Émilion, iconic wine regions of France
Ride between rivers

Explore the scenic Entre-Deux-Mers region, nestled between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers
You decide the pace

All logistics are arranged on this self-guided holiday so you can enjoy it at your own pace

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Itinerary

This 9-day self-guided cycling holiday takes you from Bordeaux’s bustling streets to the tranquil beauty of the Dordogne Valley. Pedal through lush vineyards, medieval towns like Saint-Émilion, and ancient villages clinging to cliffs, such as Rocamadour. Visit the world-famous Lascaux Caves or take a peaceful ride along the Dordogne River. With each day, you’ll immerse yourself in history, culture, and unforgettable scenery. Whether it’s cycling, wine, history, or adventure you seek, this journey offers it all, at your own pace and in your own style.

Today is all about arriving in Bordeaux. In the afternoon, settle into the accommodation that the guiding company arranged for you. Spend the rest of your day at your leisure and get some rest for tomorrow, as that’s when you’ll start cycling!

Accommodation: 3 or 4-star hotel or a guesthouse
This day will take you through Entre-Deux-Mers, a beautiful subregion and appellation of the Bordeaux wine region, located between two rivers, the Garonne and the Dordogne, hence the name, which means “between two rivers”. Discover the Entre-Deux-Mers area by riding the beautiful cycling path “Roger Lapébie”. Take your time exploring the region and end your day in Saint-Émilion.

Meals: Breakfast
Biking: 50 km / 31 mi
Elevation: +260 m / +853 ft
Accommodation: 3 or 4-star hotel or a guesthouse
On Day 3, you’ll pedal through the iconic vineyards of Saint-Émilion, surrounded by historic châteaux and breathtaking views. Follow the Dordogne River’s gentle curves, soaking in its tranquil beauty. End your ride in the bastide town of Sainte-Foy-La-Grande, where cobbled streets and a lively market square invite you to explore even more.

Meals: Breakfast
Biking: 41 km / 25.5 mi
Elevation: +70 m / +230 ft
Accommodation: 3 or 4-star hotel or a guesthouse
Cycle through the gentle landscapes of Monbazillac, home to sweet dessert wines and stunning vineyard views. Later on, you’ll arrive in Bergerac, a city steeped in art and history, where cobbled streets and vibrant squares offer a taste of Dordogne’s rich culture. Explore its museums, lively markets, and perhaps a statue of Cyrano de Bergerac himself.

Meals: Breakfast
Biking: 37 km / 23 mi
Elevation: +200 m / +656 ft
Accommodation: 3 or 4-star hotel or a guesthouse
Venture into the Black Perigord, with its forested hills, tranquil riverbanks, and charming hamlets nestled in the valley. Your journey culminates in Les Eyzies, the world capital of prehistory, where limestone cliffs shelter ancient caves, and museums bring early human history vividly to life.

Meals: Breakfast
Biking: 63 km / 39 mi
Elevation: +380 m / +1,247 ft
Accommodation: 3 or 4-star hotel or a guesthouse
Ride towards Sarlat, with an optional detour to the legendary Lascaux Caves to marvel at its prehistoric art, preserved for millennia. End your day in Sarlat, a medieval gem brimming with history and character, where narrow lanes and golden-stone buildings create a postcard-perfect atmosphere.

Meals: Breakfast
Biking: 25-47 km / 15.5-29.2 mi
Elevation: +400-650 m / +1,312-2,132 ft
Accommodation: 3 or 4-star hotel or a guesthouse
On Day 7, you’ll ride to Souillac along a tranquil cycle path, tracing an old railway beside the Dordogne Valley’s stunning scenery. The route offers peaceful pedaling with opportunities to stop and soak in the riverside views.

Meals: Breakfast
Biking: 30 km / 18.6 mi
Elevation: +200 m / +656 ft
Accommodation: 3 or 4-star hotel or a guesthouse
This picturesque loop takes you past Lacave, where riverside views and quaint charm make a perfect stop. Continue to Rocamadour, a sacred hilltop city famed for its dramatic cliffs, religious history, and breathtaking views. Wander its pilgrimage routes, and marvel at the architecture clinging to the rock face.

Meals: Breakfast
Biking: 42 km / 26 mi
Elevation: +640 m / +2,100 ft
Accommodation: 3 or 4-star hotel or a guesthouse
After your final breakfast, it’s time to pack up and depart back home filled with new experiences and memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Meals: Breakfast

Self-Guided Cycling Holidays in France: Bordeaux to Souillac

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Evazio

Evazio is a travel agency dedicated to offering unique, tailor-made experiences in France. With over 20 years of expertise, they’re committed to helping travelers discover the beauty and diversity of France in an authentic and unforgettable way. Whether you’re looking for adventure, culture, or relaxation, Evazio offers something for everyone. They are dedicated to delivering personalized, high-quality experiences while prioritizing sustainable travel practices.

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David Hunter-Smith (source: Google Reviews)

fantastic bike ride – great accommodation and details. The app used work ed a treat and was easy ++. Great recommendations for places to eat. Bikes were excellent. Needed all the tubes! – maybe 2 more would have been nice. Accommodation all good. highly recommend. booked late, no issues. very happy indeed.

Yash Shah (source: Google Reviews)

We did two cycling tours with Evazio : Bordeaux in 2022 and Loire in 2023 – Stephane and team are excellent. Prompt bookings, great itinerary, well researched dinner spots, good boarding places and great customer service. Would strongly recommend them to anyone looking for traveling in France!

Pablo Taraciuk (source: Google Reviews)

We have been travelling with Evazio since 2001. More than 10 bike circuits along France and Italy. It’s an extraordinary experience combining sport, food, wine and amazing landscapes. The organisation has been always outperforming. We just finished a trip in Bretagne and are planning a new one for 2924.

Things to know

Included:
- - 9-day Bordeaux to Souillac cycling holiday
  - Accommodation for 8 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels as well as charming guesthouses
  - All breakfasts
  - Travel book (maps and tourist information)
  - GPS app for a smartphone
  - Luggage transfers
  - Support every day of the week (between 7:30am and 8pm)
Add-ons:
- - Bike rental (available to add upon checkout)
    
    Touring bike — $200
    
    E-bike — $365
    
    Gravel bike — $340
  - Bike insurance — let us know if interested upon checkout
  - Single supplement — $415
Not included:
- - Flights to and from France
  - Meals not indicated in the itinerary (lunches and dinners)
  - Drinks
  - Travel and medical insurance — optional
This self-guided Bordeaux cycling wine tour is rated easy to moderate—you can find day-by-day distances in the itinerary. Additionally, your guides offer e-bike rental, which will make the tour even easier!

As this is a self-guided adventure, you can move at your own pace and stop whenever you want. This is not a race, it’s all about taking in the gorgeous views and enjoying the journey!

For more bike adventures in France, click here!
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  - Helmet
  - Cycling shorts
  - Comfortable cycling clothes
  - Lightweight shoes
  - Spare clothes for layering
  - Waterproof rain jacket
  - Sunhat
  - Swimsuit
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  - Headlamp or flashlight
  - Spare battery for phone
  - Sunglasses
  - Snacks
  - Emergency kit
  - Camera — optional (but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Please note that your luggage may still be on its way by the time you reach your accommodation—it’s best to take spare clothes with you each day in your bike pannier.
Indeed you can! Skip the hassle of bringing your own bike with you and simply rent one with your guides. You can choose between three types of bikes, add your preferred one(s) upon checkout:
- - Touring bike — $200 per person for the whole trip
  - E-bike — $365 per person for the whole trip
  - Gravel bike — $340 per person for the whole trip
A self-guided tour is an independent exploration without a formal guide leading the way. Instead of being part of a group with a tour leader, you will navigate the tour yourself, using resources provided by the operator, such as a travel book (containing routes, maps, and tourist information) and a GPS app for a smartphone.

Your guide will also take care of other parts of the tour, such as support, accommodation, and luggage transfers. They also offer bike rentals to make your journey go as smoothly as possible.
One of the best things about these self-guided Bordeaux to Souillac cycling holidays is that your luggage will be transferred for you—you travel light and enjoy the day’s cycling!

Every morning, you’ll leave your luggage at the reception desk of your accommodation before departure. After a day of cycling, you’ll get to your accommodation and either pick it up at the reception desk or it will have already been delivered to your room. Please note that if you arrive a bit earlier on some days, your luggage may not already be there.

Keep your luggage to one suitcase/travel bag (maximum 23 kg / 50.7 lbs) and one carry-on.
Group sizes and pricing
- - For these self-guided Bordeaux to Souillac cycling holidays, there is no minimum number of people required—even a solo traveler can sign up for this adventure!
  - There’s no limit to the group size! Your guiding company can seamlessly organize this journey for a group of any size, no matter how large.
Biking in France can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Bordeaux to Souillac cycling holidays on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has cyclists under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your Bordeaux to Souillac cycling holiday is Bordeaux. To get there, most people fly into Bordeaux Airport (BOD). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Bordeaux.

Day 1 is all about arrival (no cycling), so feel free to arrive whenever suits you, but we always recommend arriving on time so you can have a stroll around the town and rest before your adventure begins.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Deposits
You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

Basic
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Super Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
57hours partners with Redpoint Travel Protection, offering you a fully integrated program with a single point of contact for all your needs, from emergency services to travel assistance and protection claims. We highly recommend purchasing a comprehensive protection policy from Redpoint, which will protect you both before and during your travels. Before your departure, your investment is protected by the trip cancellation benefit. Once you depart, your policy provides coverage for trip interruption, medical assistance and rescue, baggage loss, trip delay, and more. Once you complete booking with 57hours, we'll create bespoke quote for you (and your group), making sure you're fully protected for the adventure ahead.