Bordeaux
Flat family bike rides from Place de la Bourse
Flat rides from Place de la Bourse to the Lac de Bordeaux and the river beach at Bègles, chosen because almost none of the distance is on busier roads and toilets and water are mapped on the way.
The 3 rides side by side
| Ride | Distance | Climbing | Bike paths & quiet streets | Busier roads | Steepest 500 m | Riding time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plage du Lac | 10.6 km | 31 m | 89% | 0% | 2.4% | 25–35 min |
| Lac de Bordeaux | 12.7 km | 37 m | 92% | 0% | 2.5% | 30–40 min |
| Bègles Plage | 15.2 km | 20 m | 92% | 0% | 2.7% | 35–45 min |
Distances are the whole ride, there and back (km). Riding time is our estimate at a sporty pace and counts the climbing; allow more for stops.
Each ride
1 Bordeaux to Plage du Lac
- Along the water for 4 km
- 89% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 31 m of climbing
- On the way: drinking water, café
On the way: 5 toilets, 7 water points, 8 cafés mapped.
2 Bordeaux to Lac de Bordeaux
- Along the water for 6 km
- 92% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 37 m of climbing
- On the way: drinking water, café
On the way: 4 toilets, 7 water points, 8 cafés mapped.
3 Bordeaux to Bègles Plage
- Along the water most of the way
- 92% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 20 m of climbing
- On the way: drinking water, café, beach
On the way: 4 toilets, 6 water points, 1 beach, 16 cafés mapped.
How we chose them
From every ride we publish around Bordeaux, these are the ones that meet all of:
- up to 16 km in all
- at most 50 m of climbing
- at most 1% on busier roads
- at least 75% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- toilets and drinking water mapped on the way
The numbers come from OpenStreetMap and terrain data, measured along each route by our engine (how rides are made). They are modelled, not checked on the ground, and say nothing about who should ride them: you know your riders best.
Before you go
- Swimming at the Lac and at Bègles is supervised in summer only.
Questions
What is the easiest family bike ride in Bordeaux?
The shortest here is Bègles Plage: 15.2 km with 20 m of climbing.
More rides around Bordeaux
Route data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: Mapzen Terrarium. Catalogue bordeaux-a63cd259e30d1f4a3b85.