5 good reasons to rent a bike in Arcachon
To fully enjoy an outdoor holiday: Swap your car for a bike and make the most of the fresh sea air! The preserved environment of the Arcachon Bay is ideal for active holidays and breezy rides. To explore unique natural areas: Some sensitive zones are not accessible by motor vehicles. Renting a bike in Arcachon allows you to get closer to rare species and observe the rich local flora and fauna. To avoid traffic jams: Whether heading to the beach, exploring Arcachon's city center, or visiting the Teste-de-Buch market, a bike is an ideal daily transportation mode, freeing you from parking hassles and seasonal traffic challenges. To organize a bike tour for all levels and preferences: The cycling paths are safe, and you can rent electric bikes, children’s bikes, or city bikes with or without panniers (baby carriers are also available). Helmets are recommended for safety. To tour the oyster ports: A thematic ride, the oyster port tour takes you through varied landscapes and rewards your efforts with a delicious tasting. To enjoy beautiful family rides: Numerous greenways and bike paths surround the bay. Several circuits of varying lengths can be enjoyed with family, through salt meadows, along the coast, in the forest, or the elegant streets of Arcachon.
Arcachon Bike Rentals: the best options
- Cocci'vélos: Our partner on the bay, just 4 km from Domaine de la Forge. The agency offers mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, electric bikes, and accessories like child trailers. Open from April to October, closed on Thursdays. Cocci'vélos bikes are also available at Camping Domaine de la Forge.
- Roue Libre: This Arcachon bike rental agency offers classic and electric bikes, children’s bikes, and many accessories for family outings. Open daily in summer and every day except Tuesday in winter, it is located across from Arcachon’s town hall, at Place Lucien de Gracia.
- Locabeach: A rental agency for traditional and electric bikes, Locabeach is conveniently located at Arcachon station, in the Aiguillon district, on the Moulleau pier, on Boulevard de la Plage, and in Teste-de-Buch. They offer half-day, full-day, multi-day, weekly, and bi-weekly rental packages.
- Arcabike: Situated at the small port in Arcachon, Arcabike rents a wide selection of bikes and useful accessories for family rides around the Arcachon Bay camping area, including trailers, baby seats, and baskets.
- Dingo Vélo: For over 30 years, this agency in Arcachon has offered hybrid and mountain bikes, tandems, and surreys for rides around the city and the bay. Located along the seafront, the agency also provides marked bike circuits for exploring the area.
- Beach Bikes: Located on Boulevard de la Plage in Arcachon, Beach Bikes rents premium comfort bikes, including stylish beach cruisers, traditional or electric. They also offer children’s bikes (16’’, 20’’, and 24’’), mountain bikes, tandems, trailers, and tag-alongs.