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This point-to-point trip in Gironde invites you to immerse yourself gently in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards, combining the pleasures of walking with wine and cultural discovery. Designed as a self-guided walking holiday of 8 days, this getaway takes you at your own pace along waymarked trails, between vineyards, forests and characterful villages in south-western France.
Your route begins in what is probably the world’s most famous wine-growing area: Saint-Emilion. You will explore its valleys and hillsides, the first vineyard landscapes to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The route then continues through Entre-deux-Mers, an authentic, rolling region nestled between the Dordogne and the Garonne, where medieval bastide towns and châteaux reveal their beautifully preserved heritage.
The final part of this walk takes you to the home of renowned sweet wines, in the Sauternes vineyards. Day by day, you will alternate between vineyard tracks, forest trails and quiet country roads, discovering the richness of a wine-growing landscape steeped in history. Each evening, comfortable 3*-star hotels and charming guesthouses await you for a restful overnight stay.
And to learn all about the grape harvest, whether on foot or by bike, discover our article on Cycling the wine routes in autumn (during the grape harvest).
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Arrival at Bordeaux railway station or airport. Taxi transfer to Saint-Emilion. Settle into your accommodation and receive your route booklet detailing your itinerary.
Overnight stay and breakfast at a hotel or guesthouse
You will begin your stay in the Bordeaux vineyards with a walk through the jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion. Walk among the vines along GR long-distance trails, through the vineyards producing Saint-Emilion appellation red wines. Vineyards stretch out all around the town: an inseparable part of the landscape, châteaux and wine estates stand firmly rooted in the land, proud of their history and the people who built them.
This landscape was the first non-architectural site to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The circuit takes you through the characteristic valley landscapes and distinctive features of the Saint-Emilion vineyards. An exceptional setting formed by a succession of valleys covered in vines.
Overnight stay and breakfast at a 3- or 4* hotel or charming guesthouse
In the morning, you will take part in an introduction to wine tasting. Enjoy a private visit to one of Saint-Emilion’s oldest wine estates, a true gem of Saint-Emilion: the Couvent des Jacobins, followed by a tasting of several vintages of Saint-Emilion and/or Pomerol. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
In the afternoon, a guide will show you Saint-Emilion’s underground wonders. Built in the shape of an amphitheatre and a true open-air museum, the town of Saint-Emilion will amaze you. Its heritage of buildings carved into the rock is striking: a monolithic church unlike any other in the world, and more than 70 hectares of underground galleries hewn from the limestone. Monuments and remains from the great Romanesque era line its steep, narrow streets, defying the passage of time. Its stones, with their soft ochre hues, embody the spirit of the town. Duration: 1 hour.
At the end of the day, take a taxi transfer to Camiran or Caudrot, in the heart of the Entre-deux-Mers vineyards. You will stay in the former stables of a 17th-century farmhouse, renovated and converted into guest rooms with a welcoming atmosphere of old stone and wood. By the pool, you will savour the charm, the views, the relaxation and the pleasures of south-western France. In the evening, your hosts will welcome you to their table to discover regional cuisine and local wines.
Dinner and overnight stay at a charming guesthouse with a swimming pool.
A stage with a return transfer to Camiran.
Entre-deux-Mers, between the Dordogne and Garonne rivers, is a triangle of land, water and stone whose cultural variety will surprise you. You will walk through part of this Bordeaux wine-growing area, which enjoys an exceptional setting on the hillsides overlooking the Garonne valley and extends over 14 hectares, where prestigious, long-established Bordeaux grape varieties flourish.
Dinner, overnight stay and breakfast with your hosts from the previous night.
You will walk through a green landscape, alongside vineyards and the Gironde estuary. Châteaux and the region’s characteristic huts on stilts offer splendid and surprising views. You can stop at the small harbour and its locks, which mark the start of the famous Canal du Midi. You will finally arrive in the medieval town of St Macaire (or Langon), a site protected under historic monument legislation since 1965. A stroll through the town’s many medieval lanes is a must.
Overnight stay and breakfast at a guesthouse in St Macaire (or a hotel in Langon).
(If the accommodation is unavailable, you will stay in Barsac for two nights).
Above Saint-Macaire, the hills offer magnificent views stretching into the distance. The dark shapes of tobacco drying barns can be made out in the landscape. Amid these hills and steep-sided valleys, vineyards alternate with meadows and groves of deciduous trees. Along the way, you will discover numerous mills and châteaux, with sweeping views over the varied terrain. This route will take you to the Domaine de Malagar, the home of writer François Mauriac, which you can visit, and to the tomb of the famous painter Toulouse-Lautrec. You can visit Château Laurette (a wine estate producing sweet white wine) or Château Loubens before reaching the village of Sainte-Croix-du-Mont, perched on a hillside and known for its sweet wine and spectacular caves. Their walls are covered with beds of fossilised oysters, and wine cellars and even a chapel have been built inside them. In the late afternoon, return to the hotel in Saint-Macaire, followed by a taxi transfer to Sauternes or Barsac.
Dinner, overnight accommodation and breakfast at a hotel.
(If accommodation is unavailable, you will stay in Barsac for two nights.)
If you are staying in Barsac, a short morning transfer will take you to the start of the walk in Sauternes.
On the left bank of the Garonne, the great wines of Sauternes await discovery. Throughout this walk in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards, you can enjoy the local heritage (churches, mills, washhouses, etc.) as well as a varied natural landscape: vineyards, forest and the Ciron, a beautiful, untamed little river once used to transport timber. You will walk through an exceptional wine-growing area with a unique terroir, shaped by two centuries of expertise that has given the wines of Sauternes and Barsac their quality and prestige.
Dinner, overnight accommodation and breakfast at a guesthouse
Breakfast and transfer to Barsac or Langon railway station.
We may occasionally need to make minor changes to the itinerary shown, particularly because of hotel availability. You can trust us: these changes are always made in your interests, for your safety and greater comfort!
This trip is also available as a 7 days / 6 night option. In this case, Day 3 is omitted. At the end of Day 2, you will be transferred by taxi to Camiran or Caudrot, in the heart of the Entre-deux-Mers vineyards. Dinner and an overnight stay at a charming guesthouse with a swimming pool, set in the former cattle sheds of a 17th-century farm, renovated and converted into guest accommodation with the warm character of old stone and wood.
Depart on a date of your choice from April to October. During high season, there are no departures on Wednesdays or Thursdays.
| Period | 2 travellers or more |
|---|---|
| Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2027 | €1,255 |
| Jul 1 – Aug 31, 2027 | €1,330 |
| Sep 1 – Oct 31, 2027 | €1,255 |
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Easy. No technical difficulties.
No heavy bags to carry: you only carry a small backpack with your picnic lunch and the belongings you need for the day. Your luggage will be waiting for you at your accommodation each evening.
The transfers listed in the itinerary are by taxi.
From 2 people up to 8 people.
8 days, 7 nights, 5 days of walking (a stay of 7 days and 6 nights is also possible).
Choose your departure date from April to October. In high season, there are no departures on Wednesdays or Thursdays.
You will be given a comprehensive travel information pack containing detailed maps, a route guide, a list of accommodation and vouchers, among other items. You will receive your pack at your first accommodation.
2* to 3* hotels and charming guesthouses.
In France, more and more hotels and guesthouses are choosing not to have an official rating, including establishments that were still rated just one or two years ago. This does not mean their quality has declined—far from it. Many guesthouses offer charming accommodation.
If we indicate, for example, a comfort level of “3* or equivalent”: this means that the establishment does not necessarily have an official rating, but offers comfort comparable to that of a 3* hotel.
4 nights on a half-board basis (drinks excluded, except at guesthouses) and 2 or 3 nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Please let us know about any food allergies or special dietary requirements when booking; we will do our best to adapt your meals.
On Day 1 in the afternoon, in Bordeaux or directly in Saint-Emilion.
On Day 8 after breakfast at Barsac or Langon railway station (or on Day 7 for the 7 joursversion).
You can spend an extra day and night in the heart of historic Bordeaux, in a 3* hotel opposite the Grand Théâtre, the tourist office and the Maison des Vins. The neighbourhood has recently been renovated and has many pleasant pedestrian streets.
Bordeaux Airport
Airport shuttle (Hall B) to Bordeaux railway station: approximately 30 minutes, 8€.
A transfer from Bordeaux railway station to the airport is available at an additional cost.
Travelling to Bordeaux
From Paris (Montparnasse): direct TGV, approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
From Lyon (Part-Dieu): TGV, 1 connection in Paris (change of station), approximately 5 hours 20 minutes.
Return journey from Langon
To Paris (Montparnasse): TER + TGV, 1 connection at Bordeaux St Jean, approximately 2 hours 50 minutes.
To Lyon (Part-Dieu): TER + TGV, 2 connections at Bordeaux St Jean and then Paris (change of station), approximately 5 hours 50 minutes.
Return journey from Barsac
To Paris (Montparnasse): TER + TGV, 1 connection at Bordeaux St Jean, approximately 3 hours.
To Lyon (Part-Dieu): TER + TGV, 2 connections at Bordeaux St Jean and then Paris (change of station), approximately 6 hours 45 minutes.
You can check train timetables and fares at https://www.sncf-connect.com/
Plan your route on Via Michelin
You can park your vehicle free of charge at your first accommodation. On the final day, a taxi transfer takes you from Barsac back to your vehicle.
A number of our trips offer opportunities to swim, either along the day’s route or at the end of the day. It would be a shame to miss out. However, we emphasise that you alone must decide whether it is appropriate to swim; you therefore swim under your own responsibility and at your own risk.
Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips—on foot, by bike and on snow—to encourage everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect and kindness.
Having served on the board of directors since 2018, we actively help guide the sector towards more meaningful practices. In practical terms, we focus on:
We also share the values of the Traveller’s Ethical Charter, which encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect the places they visit and foster meaningful encounters.
Since 2025, Grand Angle has been recognised as a Travelife Partner, an international label that certifies our responsible practices in environmental protection, ethics and sustainable management, within our company, in our work with partners and in the organisation of our trips.
This label, the second level of a rigorous international certification programme, recognises our practical efforts towards responsible tourism. We are actively working towards the next level, Travelife Certified, in line with our sustainable development policy
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Note: synthetic technical clothing performs very well. Merino wool clothing is also now available; it performs very well, is comfortable to wear and has the advantage of resisting sweat odours! (Brands include Icebreaker, Ruka, etc.).
As a general rule, avoid cotton, which makes you cold when wet.
For your picnic lunch
For protection from sun and rain
After your walk
Country: France
Capital: Paris
Travellers, including children, must carry a national identity card or passport (EU nationals).
Bring your Carte Vitale (French health insurance card) and enough of your usual medication for the duration of your stay.
City centre office: 12 cours du 30 juillet - 33000 Bordeaux – 0556006600
St Jean station office: Modalis area – access via the south forecourt – 33800 Bordeaux – 0556006600
Entre-deux-Mers Tourist Office
Telephone: 0556618273
International dialling code for calling France from abroad: +33.
No time difference: GMT +1.
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