Bordeaux
See Bordeaux by bike: self-guided routes from the Bourse
Self-guided rides past Bordeaux’s sights, free and flat: the sightseeing loop with a few checked words at each stop, a loop over both bridges and the Bassins à flot.
The 3 rides side by side
| Ride | Distance | Climbing | Bike paths & quiet streets | Busier roads | Steepest 500 m | Riding time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See the sights | 12.0 km | 45 m | 85% | 0% | 2.4% | 30–40 min |
| The two bridges and both banks | 10.8 km | 31 m | 67% | 3% | 2.0% | 25–35 min |
| Bassins à flot | 7.9 km | 25 m | 84% | 0% | 2.3% | 20–25 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 · see the sights
- Along the water for 8 km
- 85% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 45 m of climbing
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
On the way: 7 toilets, 10 water points, 39 cafés mapped.
2 Bordeaux · the two bridges and both banks
- Along the water for 7 km
- 67% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 31 m of climbing
- On the way: café, drinking water
On the way: 8 toilets, 7 water points, 26 cafés mapped.
3 Bordeaux to Bassins à flot
- Along the water most of the way
- 84% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 25 m of climbing
- On the way: café, drinking water
On the way: 7 toilets, 6 water points, 8 cafés mapped.
How we chose them
From every ride we publish around Bordeaux, these are the ones that meet all of:
- up to 13 km in all
- at most 50 m of climbing
- at most 3% 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
- Museums and monuments keep their own hours; the ride pages do not check them.
Questions
Can you see Bordeaux by bike without a tour?
Yes. These routes are free, with a GPX file; the sightseeing loop has a few words at each stop.
More rides around Bordeaux
Route data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: Mapzen Terrarium. Catalogue bordeaux-a63cd259e30d1f4a3b85.