Bordeaux
Long quiet rides from Bordeaux: the Lapébie greenway and more
Long rides from Place de la Bourse that stay almost entirely on bike paths and quiet streets, led by the Roger Lapébie greenway along the old railway to Créon and on to Sauveterre-de-Guyenne.
The 4 rides side by side
| Ride | Distance | Climbing | Bike paths & quiet streets | Busier roads | Steepest 500 m | Riding time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latresne | 21.1 km | 19 m | 94% | 2% | 2.7% | 45 min–1 h 00 |
| Blanquefort | 26.0 km | 70 m | 92% | 1% | 2.6% | 1 h 00–1 h 20 |
| The Roger Lapébie greenway to Créon | 50.1 km | 157 m | 97% | 1% | 2.7% | 1 h 55–2 h 35 |
| Sauveterre-de-Guyenne | 112.9 km | 521 m | 98% | 0% | 3.7% | 4 h 35–6 h 05 |
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 Latresne
- Along the water most of the way
- 94% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 19 m of climbing
- On the way: café, drinking water
On the way: 3 toilets, 4 water points, 16 cafés mapped.
2 Bordeaux to Blanquefort
- Along the water for 9 km
- 92% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: drinking water, café
On the way: 4 toilets, 8 water points, 8 cafés mapped.
3 Bordeaux · the Roger Lapébie greenway to Créon
- Along the water for 19 km
- 97% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Main climb 102 m over 19.95 km, 0.5% average
- On the way: café, drinking water
On the way: 7 toilets, 8 water points, 16 cafés mapped.
4 Bordeaux to Sauveterre-de-Guyenne
- Along the water for 21 km
- 98% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Main climb 101 m over 19.95 km, 0.5% average
- On the way: café, drinking water
On the way: 9 toilets, 14 water points, 16 cafés mapped.
How we chose them
From every ride we publish around Bordeaux, these are the ones that meet all of:
- at least 20 km in all
- at least 90% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- at most 2% on busier roads
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
- Part of the Blanquefort ride has no mapped surface; it may be gravel in places.
- Sauveterre and back is a very long day; consider riding one way and arranging a lift back.
Questions
How long is the Roger Lapébie greenway ride from Bordeaux?
To Créon and back is 50.1 km; all the way to Sauveterre-de-Guyenne and back is 112.9 km.
More rides around Bordeaux
Route data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: Mapzen Terrarium. Catalogue bordeaux-a63cd259e30d1f4a3b85.