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    4. Paris to Bordeaux Cycling Tour: Bikepacking Route through the Loire Valley, Poitou, Cognac and South-West France

    Paris to Bordeaux Cycling Tour: Bikepacking Route through the Loire Valley, Poitou, Cognac and South-West France

    from Paris

    to Bordeaux

    E-Bike: 5h 27 / day

    Bike: 7h 11 / day

    634 kmDistance
    3,514 mElevation
    6 DaysDuration
    Difficulty
    6Stages
    Paris
    FlatRiverside
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    From Paris to Bordeaux: this multi-day cycling tour leads from the Île de la Cité out along the Seine, then through the Gâtinais, into the Loire Valley and via Orléans, Tours and Poitiers towards south-west France. Along the way, the route serves up riverside riding, old bridges, Loire châteaux, quiet villages, Poitou countryside, Cognac vineyards and a grand Garonne finish in Bordeaux. A varied bikepacking route for riders who want to experience France by bike: rich in history, strong on scenery and full of memorable stage moments. Create your free Rogonneur account to unlock the full route, GPX files and all daily stages.

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    Route

    Start Point
    Paris
    End Point
    Bordeaux
    Country
    France
    Regions
    Centre-Loire Valley, Hauts-de-France, Ile-de-France, Loire Valley, New Aquitaine

    At a glance

    Distance

    634 km

    Difficulty

    Medium

    Road type

    —

    Duration

    6 days

    Tour Itinerary

    • Day 1
      Paris - Dammarie-les-Lys

      51 km228 m

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    Cultural & scenic highlights

    Ferry Crossings

    This tour includes a ferry crossing. Plan ahead and book in time.

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    Best value
    €40.00
    Paris - Dammarie-les-Lys
    Dammarie-les-Lys - Orléans
    Orléans - Tours
    Tours - Poitiers
    Poitiers - Cognac

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