Grand Tour 2027
Duration: 6 days and 5 nights
Date*
September 17 through October 2, 2026
Europe
France
La Rochelle – Bordeaux
Flight included
Starting at
8498$
per person
Duration
15 days
14 nights
Level
Level:
2 - Easy - hilly - 40 to 70 km
Dates and Prices
Date*
Duration
Prices starting at
Note
Duration
15
days
/
14
nights
Prices starting at:
$8,498 per person
Guaranteed departure
( * Please contact us to check availability. )
The La Rochelle–Bordeaux route is fully booked. Why not try the Vélodyssée, from Rennes to La Tranche-sur-Mer, for an equally memorable experience.
Between the Winds and the Vineyards
Head to the Atlantic Coast for a two-week journey that promises to combine history, the joys of the sea, fine wines, and unforgettable landscapes. Between La Rochelle, a port with a thousand-year history, and Bordeaux, the city of wine, there’s a whole world to discover. Alternate between land and sea, depending on your mood and how you feel that day. Start in the Landes region inland at Niort before heading to the coast and its stunning islands of Ré and Oléron.
There’s no shortage of regional specialties: Bordeaux wines, cognac, oysters, seafood, foie gras, and cannelés will be on the menu during your stay. We’ve saved a breathtaking finale for you at the Arcachon Basin, a magnificent lagoon that will take your breath away when viewed from the top of the Dune du Pilat with its 60 million cubic meters of sand! Experiencing the joys of the Bordeaux region means savoring the most beautiful landscapes alongside the best of French local cuisine!
Package includes
air transportation of the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle on Air Transat;
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
14 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
- Transportation of luggage between each stopover city (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transportation of the bike box;
- The guide will map out the route and update the GPX data via Ride with GPS before the group sets out;
- Supervision of a VQV guide;
- Mechanical breakdown assistance and access to a replacement vehicle;
- Sharing of GPX or Ride with GPS data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format 24 or 48 hours before departure;
- Taxes;
- Coverage under the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which amounts to $1 per $1,000, as well as the applicable discount.
Package includes
air transportation of the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle on Air Transat;
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
14 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
- Transportation of luggage between each stopover city (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transportation of the bike box;
- The guide will map out the route and update the GPX data via Ride with GPS before the group sets out;
- Supervision of a VQV guide;
- Mechanical breakdown assistance and access to a replacement vehicle;
- Sharing of GPX or Ride with GPS data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format 24 or 48 hours before departure;
- Taxes;
- Coverage under the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which amounts to $1 per $1,000, as well as the applicable discount.
Package does not include
equipment, such as a bicycle
Travel and Trip Cancellation Insurance
Package does not include
equipment, such as a bicycle
Travel and Trip Cancellation Insurance
Additional Information
Departure/Return
Montréal-Trudeau
Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Montreal-Trudeau
For groups of 12 or more cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route rating: 2
A fairly easy route: includes a few small valleys; 40 to 70 km.
Additional Information
Departure/Return
Montréal-Trudeau
Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Montreal-Trudeau
For groups of 12 or more cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route rating: 2
A fairly easy route: includes a few small valleys; 40 to 70 km.
Check the elevation profiles
Check out the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the information you need. Please note that the elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect actual conditions on the ground.
Day-by-Day Cycling Itinerary
Short route: 428 km • Long route: 771 km
1
Day 1
Arrival in Bordeaux and transfer to Niort (2 hours).
2
Day 2
A day off or a loop route via Coulon, Le Mazeau, Damvix, Arçais, and Magné-la-Bréserie. Alternative route via Grande Bernegoue and Maillé. (54 or 71 km).
3
Day 3
Niort, Sansais, St-Hilaire-la-Palud, Cramchaban, Benon, Virson, Clavette, Saint-Rogatien, Perigny, La Rochelle (69 km).
4
Day 4
A free day or a loop around Île de Ré via La Flotte, St-Martin-de-Ré, Loix, La Couarde-sur-Mer, and Ste-Marie-de-Ré. Optional detour to Ars-en-Ré (62 to 72 km).
5
Day 5
La Rochelle, Aytré, Angoulins, Châtelaillon-Plage, Fouras, St-Laurent-de-la-Prée, Rochefort (53 km).
6
Day 6
Rochefort, crossing via the Transbordeur Bridge, Martrou, Soubise, Port des Barques, Moëze, Brouage, Hiers, Bourcefranc-le-Chapus, Île d’Oléron (56 km).
7
Day 7
A day off or a loop route via La Cotinière, St-Denis-d’Oléron, La Brée-les-Bains, Sauzelle, Boyardville, and Dolus-d’Oléron (68 km).
8
Day 8
Île d’Oléron, Marennes-Hiers-Brouage, La Tremblade, Ronce-les-Bains, La Palmyre, St-Palais-sur-Mer, Royan (64 or 65 km).
9
Day 9
Free day or loop route via Semussac, Bardecille, Talmont-sur-Gironde, and Meschers-sur-Gironde. Alternative route via Cozes, Épargnes, Mortagne-sur-Gironde, and St-Seurin d’Uzet. (37 or 66 km).
10
Day 10
Ferry from Royan to Le Verdon, Soulac-sur-Mer, Talais, St-Vivien-de-Médoc, Valeyrac, St-Christoly-Médoc, St-Yzans-de-Médoc, St-Seurin-de-Cadourne, St-Estèphe, and Pauillac (72 km).
11
Day 11
Pauillac, St-Julien-Beychevelle, Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Arcins, Soussans, Margaux, Macau, Bordeaux (54 km).
12
Day 12
Day off.
13
Day 13
Bordeaux, Pessac, Marcheprime, Biganos, Le Teich, Arcachon (60 km).
14
Day 14
A day off, or a loop route via Cap Ferret, Arès, and Audenge (65 km), or a loop route via the Dune du Pilat (22 km).
15
Day 15
Transfer to the Bordeaux airport and return to Montreal.
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