Arcachon (France)

[pokhim]

I’m heading to Arcachon (west coast) in France in August for 8 days. Has anyone been and have thoughts on getting good mileage / workout whilst i'm there?

Looks like lots of bike paths and rentals co’s - but all seem v.family oriented with beach cruisers rather than roadie or mtb. I’ll be renting a bike...

[85L]

Sorry for the late reply but yes Arcachon is oriented to bike using with lots of bike paths allowing you to bike for flats to the north (Lacanau, Maubuisson...) and rolling to the south (Pays Basque) or climbing (in the Pyrénées). In the Pyrénées, during 1 week, all main moutain pass (Tourmalet, Aubisque, Soulor...) are closed to cars.

You will be able to rent bikes (beach crusers, e-fat, e-mtb) but not road bikes, if you want to do so you will need to go to Bordeaux.