Explore the Arcachon Bay by bike
Around fifty kilometres from Bordeaux, this small inland sea, open to the Atlantic Ocean, is an ideal destination for getting away from it all and recharging your batteries. Famous for its oyster farming and seaside resorts, the Bassin also boasts an exceptional natural heritage. The climate is mild, with plenty of sunshine all year round.
To top it all off, the Bay of Arcachon has more than 200 kilometres of cycle paths linking the various communes. The Bay of Arcachon: a real cycling destination!
La Vélodyssée: 42 km of cycling on the Bay of Arcachon
From Arès to Arcachon, La Vélodyssée follows a cycle path that runs partly along an old railway line. It's a beautiful 42-kilometre cycle ride around the Bay of Arcachon. As you head south past Lanton, you enter the Landes de Gascogne Regional Nature Park, a land that smells of authentic, iodised Aquitaine.
Charming oyster-farming villages and ports
Andernos-les-Bains, Arès, l'Aiguillon, Cap Ferret, l'Herbe, le Canon, Biganos and Gujan-Mestras, some of these names may ring a bell... These villages are great places to stroll around, bite into some oysters and meet the oyster farmers who will be delighted to share their passion with you!
The natural side of the Bay
For nature lovers, the Bay of Arcachon is overflowing with remarkable sites. Here are just a few that will delight forest walkers and bird lovers alike:
- the Prés Salés d'Arès Lège
- the Certes and Graveyron estate
- the Ornithological Reserve of Le Teich
- the Leyre Delta
- l'île aux Oiseaux
Idea for a cycle tour of the Bay of Arcachon
To make the most of a family cycling break, opt for a 4-day cycle tour of the Bay of Arcachon. On the programme: a 72-kilometre cycling tour in the heart of nature, dotted with beautiful encounters.
Tailor-made itineraries
Tailor-made itineraries
