Saint-Emilion by Gravel Bike with lunch
Escape Bordeaux for a full day exploring Saint-Émilion's vineyards, medieval villages and scenic gravel trails. Ride at a relaxed pace, enjoy a French picnic and discover places most visitors never see.
- Ride beyond Saint-Émilion on scenic gravel trails
- Private round-trip transfer from Bordeaux
- French picnic surrounded by vineyards
- Optional stop at a family-owned winery
- Free time in UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion
- Premium gravel bikes & small-group experience
Most visitors discover Saint-Émilion on foot, join a wine tour by minibus or spend a few hours tasting wines before heading back to Bordeaux. But beyond the medieval village lies a landscape that tells an even richer story.
This full-day gravel bike experience invites you to explore the hidden side of the Saint-Émilion wine region. After a comfortable private transfer from Bordeaux, you'll leave the crowds behind and ride through a network of quiet vineyard roads, gravel paths and charming country lanes connecting some of the area's most authentic villages, including Montagne, Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes and other hidden gems nestled among the vines.
Designed for curious travellers rather than experienced athletes, this carefully crafted route combines scenic cycling, local heritage and breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, you'll discover family-owned vineyards, panoramic viewpoints over the rolling hills, historic churches, traditional wine-growing villages and peaceful countryside that many visitors never have the chance to experience.
Around lunchtime, enjoy a freshly prepared French picnic in a beautiful outdoor setting, surrounded by vineyards and nature. Those wishing to deepen their understanding of the region can also choose an optional stop at a local winery to meet passionate winemakers and discover the unique identity of Saint-Émilion's wines.
The journey continues towards the UNESCO World Heritage village of Saint-Émilion, where you'll have free time to wander its cobbled streets, admire its remarkable architecture, browse independent boutiques or simply soak up the atmosphere with a coffee on a sunny terrace.
With premium gravel bikes, small groups and a local guide who knows every hidden road and scenic viewpoint, this experience offers a completely different way to discover one of France's most celebrated wine regions. Rather than simply visiting Saint-Émilion, you'll experience the landscapes, villages and rural heritage that have shaped its reputation for centuries.
If you're looking for an authentic cycling adventure from Bordeaux that combines nature, culture, gastronomy and unforgettable vineyard scenery, this is the Saint-Émilion experience you've been searching for.
Good to know
Duration
What's included
- Private round-trip transfer from Bordeaux
- Expert guide passionate about the region
- Carefully designed cycling itinerary
- Gravel bike rental
- Helmet
- French style picnic lunch (cheese, charcuterie, bread, saisonnal vegetables & cannelé sweet cake)
- Small-group experience (maximum 4 guests)
- Souvenir photos taken with an action camera
Not included
- Winery visit and wine tasting (available as an optional extra, from 25€/participant)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Number of participants
Good to know
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time
- The itinerary may be adapted depending on weather conditions or to ensure the safety of the group
- The experience runs in light rain. In the event of unfavorable weather conditions, we will offer a rescheduling or refund option
- Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when booking so we can adapt your picnic accordingly
- Helmets are mandatory throughout the cycling experience
- Gravel bikes are provided and professionally adjusted before departure
- An optional winery visit can be added when booking or arranged on the day, subject to availability
