Gravel Explore offers guided gravel bike tours to discover the Bordeaux region.
Accompanied by a guide passionate about the region and cycling adventures, discover the squares, gardens, and iconic monuments of Bordeaux. Explore the Bordeaux countryside, through picturesque villages, forests, and vineyards, and meet the artisans and winemakers who work to create a unique region rich in flavors.
Departing from Bordeaux, our guided gravel bike tours will give you an authentic experience of the vineyards of Entre-Deux-Mers, Saint-Emilion, Médoc, and Graves-Sauternes.
Accessible, authentic, and immersive gravel bike adventures to discover the Bordeaux wine route.
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Bike ride in the countryside
Stop searching now and book with Edwin! An amazing guide, gorgeous scenery, and beautiful vineyards in every direction. Highly recommended!
J
Great experience for an active family
Edwin was an amazing bike tour guide. The tour had a nice mix of terrain and the winery at the end was terrific. His knowledge of the area was superb. Highly recommend for a Medoc tour or any tour of the region!
Answer from Edwin from Gravel Explore
Julie, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a real pleasure to spend the day riding through the Médoc with you and your family. I'm delighted you enjoyed the mix of gravel trails, vineyards, and our winery stop—it really captures what makes this region so special. I'm also happy to hear the rest of your trip went well, despite the summer heat! Thank you again for choosing Gravel Explore and for sharing this adventure with me. I hope our paths cross again one day, whether in Bordeaux or on another cycling adventure. Ride your own adventure, EdwinG
Fantastic day with excellent guide
We loved our ride from Bordeaux to St Emilion with Edwin. He is very knowledgeable about the history of the area and has great enthusiasm for food, wine and cycling. He is also an excellent cycling guide and we felt very safe riding with him. The ride was beautiful and our lunch was great. The winery we toured in St Emilion was also excellent - the tour was one of the best I’ve had, with a very engaging guide, old and storied property, and great wine. Highlight of our time in Bordeaux!
Answer from Edwin from Gravel Explore
Thank you so much, Gregory, for your wonderful words! It was such a pleasure to share this beautiful ride from Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion with you and Crystal. I’m really happy to hear that you enjoyed the route, the picnic, and the visit at the château, it truly is a special place full of history and passion. I deeply appreciate your kind feedback about the guiding, it means a lot! Wishing you both many more great adventures together, and I hope our paths cross again someday on another rideZ
Good value whistlestop tour - with wine
I had a lovely day out, joining 2 other people, led by Edwin. He's organised, very friendly, and wants to make sure you have a good day out. The bike was in good condition and yes, they look like they do in the pictures. We were on a 4hr ride from the meet point in the city to nearby vineyard, a really good whistlestop tour. We were the only people at the vineyard, so it felt like a really private tasting. In the end we were out for a lot longer than 4hrs and at no point was Edwin rushing us back. It felt like good value to me because we were such a small group and because of the extra time. From my experience I would recommend Edwin's tours.
Answer from Edwin from Gravel Explore
Thank you so much, Zoe, for taking the time to share your experience! It was such a pleasure having you on the ride and exploring the Bordeaux countryside together. I’m really glad you enjoyed the relaxed pace, the private atmosphere at the vineyard, and the small-group spirit that makes these tours so special. Your words perfectly describe what Gravel Explore is all about: authentic moments, good company, and discovering Bordeaux by bike at your own rhythm. Wishing you all the best on your future adventures ! Warm regards, EdwinK
Unforgettable Memories
It was an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Cycling on gravel roads kept us safe from dangerous traffic and allowed us to chat comfortably.
Our guide was incredibly friendly and clearly explained everything about the grapes and wine, even to those of us who aren't great with words.
Another great memory is sharing wine from bike bottles during lunch.
Although I thought the fee was a bit steep when I signed up, I'm so glad I went! Highly recommended!
Answer from Edwin from Gravel Explore
Thank you so much, Kazu, for your kind words and for sharing such a wonderful review. It was a real pleasure spending the day with you and your daughter, exploring the beautiful Margaux region together by gravel bike. I’m glad you enjoyed the quiet gravel roads, the landscapes, and the relaxed atmosphere that allowed us to chat and truly experience the spirit of Médoc. And yes, that moment where we shared the bottle of wine by using our bike bottles was so funny ! I’m so happy to know this experience became one of your memorable moments in France, and I’ll be delighted to welcome you again whenever you come back to Bordeaux.G
GREAT EXPERIENCE
Our experience was very good. We chose Gravel Explore, as they had the option of a regular bike. We were treated with great care and attention. Edwin showed us important tourist attractions in Bordeaux and explained the route to Saint Emillion, with details of places to go to the bathroom and stops. The picnic selection was delicious, wine, cheese, cold cuts, bread and a sweet treat to finish. I recommend the tour for anyone interested in getting to know the cities and having a more local experience combined with exercise!
Answer from Edwin from Gravel Explore
Thank you so much, Guilherme and Manuela, for sharing your experience!
Answer from Edwin from Gravel Explore
Tricia, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for your trust! It was a real pleasure to share this adventure with you. The Médoc is a place best discovered at the pace of a bicycle, quiet gravel paths, endless vineyards, and moments that simply can't be experienced from a car. I'm so happy you connected with the spirit of the experience. Thank you again for riding with Gravel Explore. I hope this won't be your last cycling adventure in Bordeaux, and that our paths cross again someday. Ride your own adventure, Edwin