Château Pichon - Medoc
The route starts in Pauillac in the Haut-Médoc wine region on the left bank of the Gironde estuary before crossing to the right bank and leading you via some of the worlds most renowned vineyards to the delightful wine village of Saint-Èmilion. The route then curves back to Bordeaux via more stunning vineyard-covered countryside.
The route offers relaxed riding on quite country lanes and cycle paths. The terrain is gently undulating and the scenery is sublime.
You'll be accommodated in very comfortable 3 and 4 star hotels along the route. Needless to say the wines and gastronomy in this region are amongst the world's best.
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Superior: Comfortable 3 and 4 star hotels.
Pauillac: Hotel des Vignes et des Anges
Blaye: Clos Réaud de la Citadelle
St-Émilion: Auberge de la Commanderie
Bordeaux: Hotel de Normandie
Local taxes
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