Our hiking tour of Bordeaux takes you to some of the most famous vineyards in the world. The week starts in the famous St Emilion, before continuing through the Entre-Deux-Mers area with its charming, well-preserved villages, and ends in Sauternes.
During the week you will hike among vines and farms, while also getting some variety with hikes along rivers and forests. The hikes are of an easy nature, about 10 km per day, so you’ll have plenty of time for visits and tastings at the wineries.
You will stay in comfortable family-run small guesthouses and hotels in the heart of the wine regions. Many of them have swimming pools and beautiful gardens.
The trip can be extended with an extra day & night in St Emilion (see the intinerary tab), or an extra night in Bordeaux at the end of the week. For prices, see the tab ‘Prices and what’s included.’
Hike in the wine region of Bordeaux
Highlights
- Stay in chateaux & charming farms in the heart of Bordeaux
- St Emilion and Sauternes, with their prestigious wines
- Easy hiking along vineyards, hills and rivers
- The charming medieval villages of St Macaire & St Emilion
Quick facts
| Travel duration: | 8 days/ 7 nights, 7 days/ 6 nights |
|---|---|
| Travel period: | Optional departure day in the periods 15/4 to 30/6 & 1/9 to 31/10, selected weekdays in the period 1/7 to 31/8 |
| Grade: | Easy. Average 3-4 h/7-12 km/ 200-400 m per day. Day by day trip grading, see "program" on each trip. 2 |
| Accommodations: | |
| Trip type: | Self guided walking holidays |
| Price example: | From €1,070 |
| Meals: | Breakfast & 4 dinners |
Prices per person in EUR
This trip is available from April 15 – June 30 and September 1 – October 31, with any arrival day.
In the period July 1 – August 31, the 7-day trip can start on any day except Thursday.
In the period July 1 – August 31, the 8-day trip can start on any day except Wednesday.
7 days/ 6 nights, 2-star accommodation St Emilion From €1,070 Book your trip
| Period | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 2026-06-18 | €1,070 | €1,070 | €1,530 |
| 2026-07-01 2026-08-31 | €1,130 | €1,130 | €1,620 |
| 2026-09-01 2026-10-31 | €1,070 | €1,070 | €1,530 |
7 days/ 6 nights, 3 star accommodation St Emilion From €1,100 Book your trip
| Period | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 2026-06-18 | €1,100 | €1,100 | €1,610 |
| 2026-07-01 2026-08-31 | €1,160 | €1,160 | €1,700 |
| 2026-09-01 2026-10-31 | €1,100 | €1,100 | €1,610 |
8 days/ 7 nights, 2-star accommodation St Emilion From €1,240 Book your trip
| Period | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 2026-06-18 | €1,240 | €1,240 | €1,770 |
| 2026-07-01 2026-08-31 | €1,300 | €1,300 | €1,870 |
| 2026-09-01 2026-10-31 | €1,240 | €1,240 | €1,770 |
8 days/ 7 nights, 3-star accommodation St Emilion From €1,300 Book your trip
| Period | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 2026-06-18 | €1,300 | €1,300 | €1,920 |
| 2026-07-01 2026-08-31 | €1,380 | €1,380 | €2,020 |
| 2026-09-01 2026-10-31 | €1,300 | €1,300 | €1,920 |
Prices quoted are per person and include:
- Accommodation 7 or 6 nights incl. breakfast
- 4 three-course dinners excluding drinks.
- Transfer from Bordeaux airport or train station to first accommodation
- Luggage transport at hotel changes
- Transport to/from the start/end of the hikes on certain days, according to the programme
- Wine tasting in Saint Emilion (only for the 8 days trip)
- Guided hiking tour in St Emilion (only for the 8 day trip)
- Detailed hiking maps
- Detailed Roadbooks in English:
- Destination information
- Practical information
- Detailed hiking descriptions day by day
- GPX files, for GPS maps on your mobile phone or GPS
- Mobile app with digital maps
- 24 h emergency phone for urgent matters
Not included
- Flight to/from the destination
* Single room rates
- Single room rates apply when travelling in the company of others. If you are travelling on your own, in most cases there is an extra charge due to more expensive luggage transport. Please contact us for prices.
Optional extras
- 5 pic nic lunches – Price: 130 Euro
- Transfer from Barsac to Bordeaux airport – Price: 110 Euro (1 – 4 persons) (Price on Sundays: 170 Euro)
- Extra night in Bordeaux – Price: 100 Euro in double room, 160 Euro in single room
Itinerary
8 days/ 7 nights
Day 1 Arrival in Saint Emilion
Upon arrival at Bordeaux airport or train station, a private transfer awaits to take you to Saint Emilion.
Day 2 Hike around Saint Emilion – 10 km (15 km)
The week starts with a hike around St Emilion. The vines grow everywhere along the rolling hills of famous producers such as Petrus, Château La Clotte or Beau Sejour. The area is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today you can choose between a 10 or 15 km hike.
10 km (15 km), + 70 m
Day 3 Hike around Saint Emilion
The morning includes wine tasting and a visit to the oldest vineyard in St Emilion; Le Covent des Jacobins, and in the afternoon a guided tour of St Emilion with its old underground buildings with interesting history. Later in the afternoon a transfer to Camiran is included.
Day 4 Hike from St Martin de Lerm to Caudrot – 15 km
Today you will hike along the vineyards of the Entre-Deux-Mers area, located between the Dordogne and Garonne rivers. In the afternoon you will arrive at the small village of Caudrot, located in the Garonne valley. The day ends with a short transfer back to your accommodation.
15 km, + 100 m
Day 5 Hike from Caudrot to St Macaire – 10 km (13 km)
At the mouth of the Gironde River, you’ll hike along vineyards in a lush landscape. You’ll pass castles, small fishermen’s cottages and the small harbour with locks, where the famous Canal du Midi starts. At the end of the hike you’ll reach the medieval town of St Macaire, which you’ll have plenty of time to explore.
10 km (13 km), + 25 m
Day 6 Hike from St Macaire to St Croix du Mont - 8 km (16 km)
Today, you can choose between an 8 km or 16 km hike. The hills above Saint-Macaire offers stunning views of the countryside, and you’ll see several castles and mills along the hike through vines, meadows and deciduous forest. Take the opportunity to visit Chateau Laurette and try their sweet white wine. In the afternoon, you will return to St Macaire, where you will have a private transfer to Sauternes.
8 km (16 km), + 100 m
Day 7 Hike from Sauternes to Barsac - 15 km
On the left bank of the Garonne River, you will find all the vineyards that produce the region’s top-quality Sauternes wines. Hike alongside well-known producers such as Château La Tour Blanche and Château Rayne Vigneau. Today’s hike also offers you varied landscapes with forest and river.
15 km, + 60m
Day 8 Departure day
After breakfast, a transfer to the train station in Barsac or Langon is included. From here you can easily continue to the train station or airport in Bordeaux.
You also have the option to book extra nights in Bordeaux.
7 days/ 6 nights
Day 1 Arrival in Saint Emilion
Upon arrival at Bordeaux airport or train station, a private transfer awaits to take you to Saint Emilion.
Day 2 Hike around Saint Emilion – 10 km (15 km)
The week starts with a hike around St Emilion. The vines grow everywhere along the rolling hills of famous producers such as Petrus, Château La Clotte or Beau Sejour. The area is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The day ends with a transfer to Camiran.
Today you can choose between a 10 or 15 km hike.
10 km (15 km), + 70 m
Day 3 Hike from Camiran de Lerm to Caudrot – 15 km
Today you will hike along the vineyards of the Entre-Deux-Mers area, located between the Dordogne and Garonne rivers. In the afternoon you will arrive at the small village of Caudrot, located in the Garonne valley. The day ends with a short transfer back to your accommodation.
15 km, + 100 m
Day 4 Hike from Caudrot to St Macaire – 10 km (13 km)
At the mouth of the Gironde River, you’ll hike along vineyards in a lush landscape. You’ll pass castles, small fishermen’s cottages and the small harbour with locks, where the famous Canal du Midi starts. At the end of the hike you’ll reach the medieval town of St Macaire, which you’ll have plenty of time to explore.
10 km (13 km), + 25 m
Day 5 Hike from St Macaire to St Croix du Mont - 8 km (16 km)
Today, you can choose between an 8 km or 16 km hike. The hills above Saint-Macaire offers stunning views of the countryside, and you’ll see several castles and mills along the hike through vines, meadows and deciduous forest. Take the opportunity to visit Chateau Laurette and try their sweet white wine. In the afternoon, you will return to St Macaire, where you will have a private transfer to Sauternes.
8 km (16 km), + 100 m
Day 6 Hike from Sauternes to Barsac - 15 km
On the left bank of the Garonne River, you will find all the vineyards that produce the region’s top-quality Sauternes wines. Hike alongside well-known producers such as Château La Tour Blanche and Château Rayne Vigneau. Today’s hike also offers you varied landscapes with forest and river.
15 km, + 60m
Day 7 Departure day
After breakfast, a transfer to the train station in Barsac or Langon is included. From here you can easily continue to the train station or airport in Bordeaux.
You also have the option to book extra nights in Bordeaux.
Accommodations
During this trip, you will stay in selected 3-star hotels, guesthouses and castles.
For your first two nights in St Emelion, you have the choice of either a 2-star accommodation, or a charming 3-star hotel with pool.
8 days/ 7 nights
| Night | Place | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | St Emilion | Guesthouse **/ Hotel *** |
| Night 2 | St Emilion | Guesthouse **/ Hotel *** |
| Night 3 | St Martin de Lerm or Camiran | Guesthouse *** |
| Night 4 | St Martin de Lerm or Camiran | Guesthouse *** |
| Night 5 | St Macaire | Hotel *** |
| Night 6 | Sauternes or Barsac | Castle *** |
| Night 7 | Barsac | Castle *** |
7 days/ 6 nights
| Night | Place | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | St Emilion | Guesthouse **/ Hotel *** |
| Night 2 | Camiran or St Martin de Lerm | Guesthouse *** |
| Night 3 | Camiran or St Martin de Lerm | Guesthouse *** |
| Night 4 | St Macaire | Hotel *** |
| Night 5 | Sauternes or Barsac | Castle *** |
| Night 6 | Barsac | Castle *** |
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