E-bike Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion: Vineyards and UNESCO villages

Ride through four centuries of Bordeaux architecture, then into the vineyards that made it famous

An e-bike ride from Bordeaux to the UNESCO World Heritage village of Saint-Émilion, passing through the Entre-Deux-Mers countryside. You cycle past the Pont de Pierre and Saint-André Cathedral in the city, then follow the Roger Lapébie cycle path through woods and villages to reach the vineyards. Halfway through, a French-style picnic with wine and local produce breaks the ride. At the end, you have the option to visit a family-run château and taste its wines before exploring Saint-Émilion on foot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Bordeaux Public Garden10m
2. Bordeaux Cathedral10m
3. Grosse Cloche10m
4. Pont de Pierre10m

E-bike tour from Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion

• Meet guide and learn route
• Visit Bordeaux Public Garden
• See Saint-André Cathedral
• Cycle past Grosse Cloche
• Cross Pont de Pierre bridge
• Ride along Garonne riverbank
• Pass contemporary city boundary vessel
• Cycle through Entre-Deux-Mers region
• Follow Roger Lapébie cycle path
• Stop in Sadirac for picnic lunch
• Visit Créon village central square
• Pause at Abbey of La Sauve-Majeure ruins
• Enjoy views in Daignac vineyards
• Rest in Grézillac vineyard area
• Reach Dordogne River at Branne village
• Cross Pont de Branne bridge
• Pass La Gaffelière estate
• Cycle and taste wine in Saint-Émilion

The experience

You meet your guide in the Chartrons district and spend time getting to know the e-bike before setting off. The route starts in Bordeaux's historic center, cycling past the Pont de Pierre (the city's first stone bridge, built in the 19th century), and the Grosse Cloche, the medieval gate that once controlled entry to the city. Saint-André Cathedral traces the city's arc from the Middle Ages onward. A tree-lined path along the Garonne's right bank offers views of the Place de la Bourse before the route leaves the city behind.

Once you cross into the countryside, the landscape shifts. You follow the Roger Lapébie cycle path, a safe, tree-lined route that winds through woods and villages in complete quiet. The villages come one after another: Sadirac, known for its pottery heritage; Créon, a former English fortified town now lined with local producers and cafés; and Saint-Laurent-du-Bois, home to the ruins of the Abbey of La Sauve-Majeure, an 11th-century Benedictine abbey that dominates the landscape. The hills grow steeper as vineyards thicken around you. At Sadirac, roughly halfway through, you stop for a French-style picnic: cheese, charcuterie, bread, seasonal vegetables, a cannelé sweet cake, and wine.

The final stretch takes you across the Pont de Branne, a metal bridge over the Dordogne River that marks the symbolic crossing from Entre-Deux-Mers into the Saint-Émilion region. You cycle through the vineyards surrounding La Gaffelière, an iconic Grand Cru Classé estate, before arriving in Saint-Émilion itself. The village (UNESCO-listed, built on cobblestones and carved into rock) is yours to explore on foot at your own pace. Your guide will share tips on how to spend the rest of the day. If you choose, you can add a visit and wine tasting at a family-run château in the appellation (15€ per person, booked separately).

What’s included

• E-bike and helmet.
• souvenir photos and videos captured with an action camera.
• French-style picnic lunch with cheese, charcuterie, bread, seasonal vegetables, and cannelé sweet cake, plus wine.
• expert guide fluent in English, Spanish or French, passionate about the region.
• a curated itinerary through the most beautiful landscapes in the region.

Before you book

Lasts 7h, runs Tuesday to Saturday at 10:00, from € 245 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and French, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Gravel Explore

Is this one for you?The ride spans seven hours and covers rolling terrain with steady climbing as you approach the vineyards, so a moderate level of fitness helps you enjoy the pace without strain. E-bikes handle the hills, but the day is built around cycling, not walking, so you're on the saddle for most of it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Pont de Pierre and why does it matter to Bordeaux?

The Pont de Pierre is Bordeaux's first stone bridge, built in the 19th century. It stands as one of the city's most recognizable landmarks and marks the boundary between the historic center and the quieter Garonne riverbanks where the ride begins to leave the city behind.

Can I visit a winery and taste wine during this ride?

Wine tasting is optional and arranged separately at a family-run château in the Saint-Émilion appellation. The cost is 15€ per person. A French-style picnic with wine is included halfway through the ride at Sadirac, but the winery visit happens after you arrive in Saint-Émilion, when you have free time to explore the village on foot.

What is the Roger Lapébie cycle path and where does it fit into the route?

The Roger Lapébie cycle path is a legendary, tree-lined cycling route that winds through woods and villages in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers region. You follow it for a long, peaceful section after leaving the countryside villages, cycling in complete quiet before the route climbs into the wine-growing hills.

What happens when I reach Saint-Émilion at the end?

Saint-Émilion is a UNESCO World Heritage village where you arrive by e-bike after cycling through its most prestigious vineyards. Your guide shares tips on how to spend the rest of the day exploring the cobbled streets, rock-carved monuments, and local shops on foot at your own pace.

What landmarks do I cycle past in Bordeaux before leaving the city?

You pass the Pont de Pierre (the 19th-century stone bridge), the Grosse Cloche (the medieval city gate), Saint-André Cathedral (which traces Bordeaux's history from the Middle Ages to the present), and the Bordeaux Public Garden before following a tree-lined path along the Garonne's right bank toward the countryside.