8 nights half board accommodation in hotels, 3 and 4 stars.
7 days riding, averaging 125km per day. This is a moderately difficult tour and is suitable for any regular cyclist.
This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the wonders of south-west France. Coast to coast from the massive sand dunes on the Atlantic coast through forests, vineyards, cornfields, river valleys, medieval villages, towns, cities and chateaux, canals, from ancient bridges to the wonders of the Millau viaduct and downhill to the golden beaches of the Mediterranean sea. A week never to forget. A holiday, not a race with time to stop and see the sites and have a coffee. Don’t forget the camera.
Collection and return to airport or train station, near the start and finish.
8 nights b&b and evening meal.
Cycling guide with years of experience.
Broom wagon support with qualified mechanic.
Luggage transfer.
7 days cycling across France.
We will average 125km per day using quiet back-roads where possible.
Ride the whole route or take a lift on the parts you want to miss.
Single Room €2190
Per Person Sharing a twin room €1890
Bordeaux to Montpellier - Coast to Coast
- Distance Instructions
- Distance 882 km
- Time 35 h 27 min
- Speed 562.7 km/h
- Min altitude 0 m
- Peak 1281 m
- Climb 12996 m
- Descent 13034 m
Arrival Day – Saturday
Arrive in Bordeaux and transfer to our start location on the Atlantic coast.
Assemble bikes and take a short ride to check all is working.
Watch the sunset on the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 1 – Sunday
Dune du Pilat to Bazas – 95 km
Bordeaux to Montpellier - Coast to Coast Day 1
- Distance 94 km
- Time 4 h 42 min
- Speed 20.0 km/h
- Min altitude 5 m
- Peak 127 m
- Climb 412 m
- Descent 388 m
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Day 2 – Monday
Bazas to Villeneuve – 97 km
Bordeaux to Montpellier - Coast to Coast Day 2
- Distance 93 km
- Time 4 h 39 min
- Speed 20.0 km/h
- Min altitude 21 m
- Peak 184 m
- Climb 919 m
- Descent 952 m
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Day 3 Tuesday
Villeneuve to Cahors 101 km
Bordeaux to Montpellier - Coast to Coast Day 3
- Distance 96 km
- Time 4 h 48 min
- Speed 20.0 km/h
- Min altitude 49 m
- Peak 232 m
- Climb 1061 m
- Descent 988 m
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Day 4 Wednesday
Cahors to Sauveterre-de-Rouergue 128 km
Bordeaux to Montpellier - Coast to Coast Day 4
- Distance 120 km
- Time 6 h 0 min
- Speed 20.0 km/h
- Min altitude 121 m
- Peak 713 m
- Climb 1675 m
- Descent 1391 m
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Day 5 – Thursday
Sauveterre-de-Rouergue to Millau 105 km
Bordeaux to Montpellier - Coast to Coast Day 5
- Distance 97 km
- Time 4 h 51 min
- Speed 20.0 km/h
- Min altitude 326 m
- Peak 1036 m
- Climb 1824 m
- Descent 1925 m
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Day 6 – Friday
Millau to Ganges 106 km
Bordeaux to Montpellier - Coast to Coast Day 6
- Distance 96 km
- Time 4 h 48 min
- Speed 20.0 km/h
- Min altitude 150 m
- Peak 1305 m
- Climb 1918 m
- Descent 2128 m
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Day 7 – Saturday
Ganges to Séte 75 km
Bordeaux to Montpellier - Coast to Coast Day 7
- Distance 96 km
- Time 3 h 36 min
- Speed 20.0 km/h
- Min altitude 1 m
- Peak 323 m
- Climb 1180 m
- Descent 1341 m
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Departure Day – Sunday
That’s it!
After breakfast transfer to Montpellier airport or train station. Carcassonne and Toulouse may be possible in the afternoon.
