Burgundy Guided Bike Tour

Day 1:  Arrival in Dijon
Day 2:  Loop ride around Dijon, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3:  Dijon – Cote de Nuits vineyards – Beaune, 25 - 31 mi. (40 - 50 km) 
Day 4:  Loop ride south from Beaune - Cote de Beaune vineyards, 25 - 31 mi. (40 - 50 km) 
Day 5:  Beaune to Chalon sur Saône – Cote Chalonnaise vineyards, 25 - 31 mi. (40 - 50 km) 
Day 6: Departure or extend your stay

Due to organizational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. 

Day 1:  Arrival in Dijon
Your hotel is situated in the heart of Dijon. Today, you will check-in, enjoy the tour presentation, which includes delivery of the bicycles. Dijon is a vibrant, walkable city with a wealth of great shops, restaurants and bars and a really welcoming vibe to it. There are many museums, churches, and traditional buildings to discover including the Palais des Ducs and the Church of Notre Dame. It is suggested that you follow the ‘Owl’s Trail’ which highlights 22 key points of interest in the city. Legend has it that if you want some good luck you need to find the tiny stone sculpture of the owl at the Notre Dame church – touch it with your left hand and make a wish!

Preferred accommodation: Hotel des Ducs

Day 2:  Loop ride around Dijon, 25 mi. (40 km)
After breakfast, you will meet up with your guide for your first cycling day. The route will take you out into the countryside around Dijon. It is a peaceful environment and sites include the Burgundy canal. Return to Dijon. Dinner at the restaurant in the town and overnight at the same hotel.

Preferred accommodation: Hotel des Ducs

Day 3:  Dijon – Cote de Nuits vineyards – Beaune, 25 - 31 mi. (40 - 50 km) 
Leaving Dijon behind, you navigate out of the city and cycle into the countryside where the Route de Grands Crus begins. Arrive into the region of Gevrey Chambertin, the largest appellation in Côte de Nuits, Pinot Noir country, and where you find some of France’s most famous wines including Vosne-Romanée, Fixin, Chambertinclos-de-Bèze, Flagey-Echézeaux, Vougeot, Richebourg. Cycle on through the wine regions of Morey Saint Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, and Vougeot with vineyards all along the way on either side of you offering breathtaking scenery and crisp, fresh air! You continue through the highlands further on to Beaune. 

Preferred accommodation: Hostellerie Bretonnière

Day 4:  Loop ride south from Beaune - Cote de Beaune vineyards, 25 - 31 mi. (40 - 50 km) 
Today’s ride will take you through the famous vineyards of Pommard, Volnay… the kingdom of Burgundy Red wines. The ride is nice and flat all day long, and then curves back in towards the famous vineyards of Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, charming villages which make the best white Chardonnay wines in the world. Back to Beaune in the afternoon. Overnight stay in the same hotel. A gourmet dinner included tonight.

Preferred accommodation: Hostellerie Bretonnière

Day 5:  Beaune to Chalon sur Saône – Cote Chalonnaise vineyards, 25 - 31 mi. (40 - 50 km) 
You enter another vineyard region today by visiting the spectacular vineyards of Cote Chalonnaise …. and leisurely stroll on the towpath of the Canal du Centre from Santenay to Chalon sur Saone. Dinner  is included tonight. 

Preferred accommodation: Hotel St Georges

Day 6: Departure or extend your stay

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Accommodations

You will be accommodated in 3-star hotels. On each day’s details, you will find the name of the preferred hotel. All hotels are chosen for their quality and location. For example, in Dijon, the preferred hotel is Hotel Duc, located in the heart of Dijon, 100 meters from the Palace of the Dukes and the Museum of Fine Arts. On the last night in Chalon sur Saône , you will be accommodated in the Saint Georges Spa Hotel, which combines comfortable accommodation and a very gourmet traditional restaurant. Please note that if the preferred hotel is not available you will be accommodated in a hotel of equal standard.

Bicycles

Hybrid Bike with front suspension

Scott Cross Sub 40

• Available in men and women's frames
• Alloy frame
• Shimano Altus 24 gears
• Hydraulic disc brakes
• Front suspension
• Rear rack
• Quick stand
• Comfortable Syncros saddle

Accessories

• Handlebar bag
• Rear panniers
• Repair kit
• Pump
• Lock

Electric Bike with front suspension

Scott Sub Eride 30

Alloy frame
Shimano Deore 10 speed
Pedal-assist
Bosch Active 400 WH engine
Front and rear disc brakes
Selle Royal Essenza saddle
Rear rack

Accessories

• Front pannier
• Handlebar bag
• Rear panniers
• Repair kit
• Pump
• Lock