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An exceptional cycling journey through southern Burgundy, exploring the renowned vineyards of the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and the Mâconnais. Ride through rolling, vine-covered hills, historic villages, and past châteaux that reflect centuries of winemaking heritage. Discover charming hamlets rich in local produce, enjoy cellar-door tastings, and linger over relaxed lunches in welcoming restaurants, with plenty of time to savour Burgundy’s celebrated history, landscapes, and wines.
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21kg of CO2-e PP per day
(124kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)
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Day 1
Arrive Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy
Beaune is an exquisite French town, a source of art and history. It is one of France's key wine centres and a major hub for Burgundy's wine production and business. It is home to the famous Hotel-Dieu and Wine Museum, and has many shops, cafe-studded squares and a huge outdoor market to explore. Dinner is at leisure, you can choose from the many restaurants in town. We can also assist with booking pre-tour accommodation if you'd like to spend more time in Beaune before cycling.
Meals: Nil
Day 2
Round cycle to Cote de Nuits (58km/36mi)
Today's excursion is devoted to discovering the famous wine area "Côte de Nuits", known for the "Grands Vins de Bourgogne" and more, especially the red wines: Chambolle Musigny, Vosne Romanée and the most expensive wine of Burgundy, Romanée Conti. You can also appreciate famous sights such as the Château du Clos Vougeot or the Château of Gevrey Chambertin. On your way back to Beaune you can detour to discover the historic Château Savigny-les-Beaune. Overnight in Beaune. Ascent/descent 382m/1253ft
Meals: B
Day 3
Cycle via the Cote de Beaune to Chassey-le-Camp (44km/27mi)
Today's cycle takes you via the vineyards of the “Côte de Beaune", where prestigious white wines such as Meursault and Montrachet are made from the Chardonnay grape. Cycle through the famous wine villages of Pommard, Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet on an easy route with many changes of scenery, to the small town of Nolay and its impressive market building next to the church. From Nolay, you will follow a pleasant cycling path along a former railway. Continue to Chassey-le-Camp in the heart of the small valley. 489m/1604ft ascent, 395m/1296ft descent
Meals: B,D
Day 4
Cycle through the Côte Chalonnaise to St Boil (43km/26.7mi)
Cycle along the "Voie Verte", a former railway track, among the undulating vineyards of the "Côte Chalonnaise". You can take a look at the Chateau de Rully, just before arriving in Mercurey. Here you can stop and visit a local wine producer, and sample a glass of "Mercurey" red wine. Pedal through vineyards via Buxy, a typical medieval town, to your hotel. 290m/951ft ascent, 367m/1204ft descent
Day 5
Cycle via Chateau de Cormatin to Cluny (28 or 38km/17.5 or 23.5mi)
Continuing along the "Voie Verte" you can admire the beautiful landscapes of southern Burgundy. Today's treasures include the Chateau de Cormatin and its gardens, unique in France for exceptionally well-preserved interiors from the reign of Louis XIII (1628). Your day ends in the beautiful town of Cluny, known for its prominent town ramparts and Roman Abbey founded in the 10th century. 102m/334ft ascent, 94m/308ft descent
Day 6
Cycle via Mâcon to Tournus (59km/36.6mi)
On the last cycling day the terrain becomes hillier until you reach Europe's longest underpass (a disused railway tunnel). On the other side is the majestic fortress Berze-le-Chatel, surrounded by “Mâconnais" vineyards. In Mâcon you cross the beautiful bridge Saint Laurent then follow the “Voie Bleue” route on the banks of the Sâone. You pass charming villages built around the typically Roman churches and eventually reach medieval Tournus. 169m/554ft ascent, 231m/758ft descent
Day 7
Trip concludes
The trip concludes after breakfast in Tournus. If you'd like to stay an extra night, please ask for our rates.
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21-27 speed mens or ladies bike is provided, equipped with pannier, helmet, lock and repair kit. In the case of a puncture the assumption is that you can repair. You will be given a puncture repair kit, to fix the issue.
An electric bike is available on request. A supplement applies.
Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are designed to make cycling easier. The pedaling ‘boost’ provided by an e-bike opens up more options, allowing people of different fitness levels to cycle together or for cyclists to take on routes they may otherwise consider too tough for their current fitness capabilities. Please note that e-bikes are heavier than normal bikes and given the higher speed possible, should only be ridden by confident cyclists. Minimum age for e-bike rental is 12 years and a minimum height requirement is 150cm / 4ft9in.
GRADE 3 - The daily cycling stages range from 28 to 59km (17.5 to 36.6mi) over often hilly terrain. You need only carry your camera and water bottle etc. This trip requires a good level of fitness. *For safety reasons, we highly recommend that cycle helmets are worn – these will be provided to you with your bike.
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