About this tour
Pedal through Saint-Emilion's vine-covered hillsides on an e-bike, starting from Bordeaux. This five-hour half-day combines a walking tour of the medieval village (a UNESCO site) with electric-assisted cycling past grand châteaux. You'll finish at a Grand Cru Classé estate to learn how they make their wines, taste four of them, and nibble on regional charcuterie and cheese. Perfect for riders with decent fitness who want to cover ground without exhaustion.
Highlights
- E-bike through established vineyards and past working châteaux
- Medieval stone village with Roman church and narrow lanes
- Inside look at traditional winemaking at a classified estate
- Four-wine tasting with French charcuterie and cheese pairing
- Minivan transfer from Bordeaux (AC included)
- Guided navigation—no map-reading required
What to expect
You'll meet in Bordeaux and travel by air-conditioned minivan to Saint-Emilion (roughly 45 minutes). After a guided walk through the village's cobbled streets and past its Romanesque church, you'll hop on an e-bike and cruise vineyard roads. The motor handles most pedalling, though you control the pace. Stops at a working château let you see fermentation tanks and barrel rooms before tasting four wines matched with local meats and cheese. Terrain is rolling but manageable on e-bikes. Total riding time spreads across the five hours with breaks.
Good to know
Wear supportive shoes and bring a backpack. Minimum age 12 (alcohol tasting at 18+). Not suitable if you're under 155cm tall, have spinal issues, or poor cardiovascular fitness. Heavy rain may trigger a switch to a van-only tour. No pets. Water not included—bring your own.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.