Would you like to learn more about the bike paths in Arcachon? With its charming towns where life moves at a slower pace and its varied landscapes, the Arcachon Bay is perfect for bike rides. Around the bay, numerous Arcachon Bay cycling paths allow you to visit must-see sites during your camping holiday in the region. There’s something for all ages and tastes: forest trails, marshlands, greenways, cycle routes, small roads, paths, road bikes, or e-bikes. In total, there are 15 cycling circuits designed for tourism, and here we present our top 5. Rest assured that the bike paths are safe and suitable for children. Plan your next bike adventure to explore the surroundings (castles, natural parks, along the canal, etc.). Rental agencies can provide you with personalized cycling itineraries.
Exploring Le Teich
This short 10-kilometer circuit takes you to the town of Le Teich, the Saint-Jean Fountain, and the Le Teich Ornithological Reserve, one of our top 5 Arcachon Bay bike rides. Here, you can observe numerous bird species in a natural and wild setting. Of medium difficulty, plan for half a day to fully enjoy this ride.
Arcachon to the Dune of Pilat
Possibly the most pleasant way to explore the Arcachon Bay by bike, this moderately difficult 25-kilometer route takes you along the waterfront, Arcachon Port, the Moulleau district, the Dune of Pilat, and La Teste-de-Buch. Requiring half a day, you can stop at one of the most beautiful markets in Arcachon Bay to prepare a picnic to enjoy on the Corniche beach near the Dune of Pilat.
Discover the Heritage of Andernos-les-Bains
Located on the eastern shore of the Arcachon Basin, this charming small town offers several points of interest: it is crossed by the Arcachon Basin cycle paths, boasts the longest pier in the basin, Gallo-Roman ruins, an 11th-century church that once served as a stop on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, beautiful villas such as the Louis-David house, an oyster port, and the natural site of Saint-Brice-Les-Quinconces-Le-Coulin. You can explore Andernos-les-Bains by following an easy 8-kilometer circuit.
Arcachon Cycle Paths and a Bike Ride in Gujan-Mestras
To visit Gujan-Mestras and its surrounding nature, you can follow this beautiful 17-kilometer route. Of moderate difficulty, it passes through the town’s various oyster ports, the harbor, Hume Beach, Chêneraie Park, and the Magdeleine Lake.
From Bélisaire Jetty to the Cap Ferret Point
This is the perfect route to discover the southern part of Cap Ferret! Easy and accessible, it starts at the Bélisaire jetty and passes by the Cap Ferret lighthouse, one of the most iconic spots in the basin, taking you through many cycling paths around the Arcachon Bay, the fishermen's quarter, and the Mimbeau lagoon, where you can admire the Pilat dune.
For the more athletic…
Sports enthusiasts and cycling lovers wanting to explore the Arcachon Bay by bike can take on the incredible 77-kilometer route that circles the bay, including a ferry crossing from Lège-Cap Ferret to Arcachon. The path passes near several of the region’s iconic landmarks, such as the Arès and Lège-Cap-Ferret National Salt Meadows Nature Reserve, the Teich Bird Reserve, Pointe aux Chevaux, and the long pier of Andernos-les-Bains.