Did you know that the long, beautiful Atlantic coastline can be travelled from
one end to the other by bike? Aquitaine offers a network of cycling tracks
in an exceptional natural environment.
Between the sandy beaches and the pine forest, in the milder weather of
spring and autumn or under the hot summer sun, go for a day-long ride or a
longer outing and discover the natural and cultural riches of the Aquitaine
coastline.
Starting at the Pointe de Grave, 141 km of cycling tracks run south down
the Médoc
coast, giving you glimpses of the wildlife around the lakes or the chance
to watch a surfing demonstration in Lacanau.
When
you get to Cap-Ferret, you can cycle round the Bay
of Arcachon (70 kilometres) through the pine trees, along the former
tree-tappers’ trails. The ornithological park of Le Teich and the
oyster-farming shacks will certainly attract your attention.
Heading further south, you will go through the Landes with 154 km of
cycling tracks, once again running past the ocean, wild lakes and sandy
beaches. Visit the charming
villages or rest your legs by paddling in the water…
Cycling tracks: practical info
There are plenty of companies hiring our bicycles, mountain bikes
or even tandems. There are also many campsites, chambres d’hôtes and hotels.
The tourist offices will give you all the information you require for your
trip.
It is also worth knowing that the SNCF proposes a train + bike ticket.
Your bike goes free or at a small charge depending on the train (TGV, Corail
or TER), and is either dismantled or travels as it is: find out more in the
train stations.
Here we have only mentioned the coastal cycling tracks, but there are
also plenty further inland, not forgetting the roads with very little traffic
and the “green routes” offering a whole cycling network in the region.
For cycling enthusiasts, Aquitaine really is the place to be!
When
you get to Cap-Ferret, you can cycle round the 
