Burgundy Wine Route
A stunning cycle journey to experience all of the delights Burgundy has to offer, from its famous red wines to the cheeses of Epoisses. Architectural wonders thrive in this region, including the preserved Roman vestiges and ramparts of Autun, Beaune's infamous 15th century Hospital, Châteauneuf en Auxois' and the UNESCO World Heritage listed village of Vézelay. You follow canals and rivers through the limestone valleys of the 137,000-hectare granite massif of Parc Regional du Morvan. Its network of rivers, hamlets and limestone escarpments are nestled in thick forests of beech, oak and birch. Elegant medieval villages, half timbered houses and impressive chateaux are highlights of your journey - not to mention the pretty vineyards that conveniently line the route.
brief itinerary
DAY 1 Arrive Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy DAY 2 Cycle past famous vineyards to Châteauneuf (38km) DAY 3 Follow the Canal of Burgundy to Semur en Auxois (56km) DAY 4 Sample the Cheese of Epoisses enroute to Vézelay (62km) DAY 5 Cycle to Saulieu (50km) DAY 6 Follow the river to Autun (50km) DAY 7 Return to Beaune via Sully and Epinac (63km) DAY 8 Trip concludes
trip dates
Daily departures from Mar to Oct
what's included
•7 breakfasts, 7 dinners •5 nights in 2-star & 2 nights in 3-star hotels in double room with private facilities on a twinshare basis •transfer of luggage from hotel to hotel •maps and itineraries •tourist information •rental bike - 21 speed mens or ladies bike, equipped with one saddlebag, helmet, anti-theft device and a repair kit •adjustment by a cycling specialist
AT A GLANCE
countries involved:
france
france
france
trip activity:
cycling - self guided
trip grading:
moderate to challenging
duration:
8 days
2010 price:
£1,180.00
