Arrive at Bordeaux railway station or airport where you will be picked up and transferred to to your accommodation in Pauillac. Your bikes and route notes will be waiting for you at the hotel and the rest of the day is yours to relax or explore the local area.

Pauillac wines are held in very high regard in the international fine wine market. These famous and expensive red wines are made predominantly using the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Today's relaxing and very scenic route will lead you past some of Pauillac's most famous vineyards - Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour and Mouton Rothschild.

The route then leads you south, via Saint-Julien and Moulis-en-Medoc to the village of Margaux and its famous Château Margaux. From here it is not far to the village of Lamarque where you cross the Gironde estuary on a small ferry to the medieval town of Blaye.

Take some time to explore the imposing and majestic citadel of Blaye -the splendid views across the Gironde from the ramparts are also not to be missed. You will spend the night in this atmospheric little town.

Today's beautiful ride is full of variety and viniculture interest. The route initially leads you along the "Corniche Fleurie" a quiet and scenic road beside the Gironde estuary. After a few kilometres you reach the well preserved town of Bourg, close to the mouth of the Dordogne River. The route then veers inland and follows a network of quiet roads over undulating terrain. You pass through a series of small villages before reaching the AOC wine region of Fronsac. The 100 or so winemakers in this region produce superb red wines, primarily Merlot. The sea of vineyards, interspersed with small hamlets and farms, makes for very pleasant cycling as you cross into Pomerol, another AOC wine region of note. World famous vineyards line your route as you make your way towards Saint-Émilion - Château Angelus, Château Cheval Blanc and Château Petrus to name a few.

At the end of today's ride you arrive in the incredibly charming wine village of Saint-Émilion where you will spend the night.

This day is omitted if you opt for the 4 night option

Today's ride is a loop ride from and to Saint-Émilion so if you like you can have a day off and simply enjoy the bustling little village. If you do opt to ride, you will follow a network of minor roads and quiet lanes through the vineyard laden landscape, east of Saint-Émilion to the Dordogne river. The pretty town of Castillon-la-Bataille enjoys an idyllic location on the riverbank and is the perfect place to enjoy a lazy lunch before heading back to Saint-Émilion through the seas of vineyards.

Your final route closes the circle back to Bordeaux. More vineyard-lined lanes lead you to the village of Branne on the Dordogne River. Maybe a coffee is in order at one of the roadside cafés before joining an idyllic cycle path that will lead you past medieval villages, manor houses, abbeys and Roman churches back to the Garonne River and Bordeaux. Finally, you cross the city's old stone bridge to the Place de la Bourse in the heart of Bordeaux. The rest of the day is yours to explore and enjoy this fabulous and vibrant city.

After breakfast it's time to checkout and head for home or your next adventure.