Grand Tour 2027
Duration: 6 days and 5 nights
Europe
France
La Rochelle – Bordeaux – Custom Group
Starting at
4778$
per person
Duration
15 days
14 nights
Level
Level:
2 - Easy - hilly - 40 to 70 km
Between the Winds and the Vineyards
Head to the Atlantic Coast for a journey of any duration and distance you choose, promising a blend of history, the joys of the sea, fine wines, and unforgettable landscapes. Between La Rochelle, a port with a history stretching back a millennium, 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. Why not 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. If you’re up for it, treat yourself to a breathtaking finale at the Arcachon Basin, a magnificent lagoon that will take your breath away from the top of the Dune du Pilat with its 60 million cubic meters of sand! Experiencing the joy of the Bordeaux region means savoring the most beautiful landscapes alongside the finest local French specialties!
Set off with your Custom Group!
Do you want to travel with your own group—family, friends, or coworkers? Do you want to bring a project to life? Explore a destination? Take on a athletic challenge? Raise funds for a cause close to your heart? Choose the Custom Package and decide on the 3 Ds: Date, Destination, and Duration. Tell us about your plans, including your preferred dates and desired destination—whether it’s for a day, a week, or a fortnight. We’ll help you make your dream getaway a reality in good company.
Dates and Prices
Date*
Duration
Prices starting at
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Additional Information
Departure/Return
Montréal-Trudeau
Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Montreal-Trudeau
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
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: 415 or 428 km • Long route: 756 or 772 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, 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 (63 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, Ronce-les-Bains, La Palmyre, St-Palais-sur-Mer, Royan (59 or 61 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. (38 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 (52 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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