Burgundy Guided Bike Tour
France Bike Tours
A guided bike tour through the Burgundy vineyards
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- Length6 days
- Prices from€1495 Rates
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Overview
Spend a week on a guided bike tour in Burgundy, France! Guided cyling in France is a rare find and we are delighted to offer this experience to you.
From Dijon you will head off to explore the two renowned wine production areas: Cote de Beaune and Cote de Nuits. Following the Route de Grand Crus (wine route) you will discover the charming wine-making villages of Gevrey Chambertin, Vougeot, Pommard, Meursault. The Route des Grands Crus is the best way to discover the “Climats” of Burgundy, inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage.
Each village has its own vineyards and appellations, red (Pinot Noir) and/or white (Chardonnay), running in tight rows between each town.
Highlights
- France!
- Burgundy!
- The cycling, the food, and the wine
- Stress-free guided and supported cycling
- Route des Grands Crus
- Dijon
- Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy
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Itinerary
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 stayDue 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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Hotels & Bikes
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
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 5 nights in 3 star hotels
- Breakfast
- Welcome briefing on the day of arrival,
- 4 lunches (drinks excluded)
- 3 dinners (drinks excluded)
- 3 visits & wine tastings at local wine estates
- Escorted guided cycling on 4 days
- Bike assistance & mechanic
- Support van for 4 days
- Hybrid bike rental for 4 days, helmet included (Bicycle SCOTT Sub Cross 40) equipped with handlebar bag, rear panniers, repair kit, pump, repair kit, & lock
- Luggage transfers
- Detailed maps & route suggestions
- Hotel taxes
- Emergency hotline
What’s Not Included
- All other meals other than those listed as included
- Any beverages with meals
- Travel Insurance
- Bike protection
Dates & Pricing
Dates
2021
Guaranteed departures every Sunday from April to October for a minimum of 2 people
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2021
Number of people Twin/double Single 2 - 4 $ 3499 £ 1948 $ 3,393 € 2210 NZ$ 3767 kr 22808 $ 2,713 $ 494 £ 275 $ 479 € 312 NZ$ 532 kr 3220 $ 383 6 $ 2866 £ 1595 $ 2,779 € 1810 NZ$ 3085 kr 18680 $ 2,222 $ 494 £ 275 $ 479 € 312 NZ$ 532 kr 3220 $ 383 8 $ 2557 £ 1423 $ 2,480 € 1615 NZ$ 2753 kr 16667 $ 1,983 $ 494 £ 275 $ 479 € 312 NZ$ 532 kr 3220 $ 383 10 $ 2367 £ 1318 $ 2,295 € 1495 NZ$ 2548 kr 15429 $ 1,836 $ 494 £ 275 $ 479 € 312 NZ$ 532 kr 3220 $ 383 Extra Options
Electric bike: $ 127 £ 71 $ 123 € 80 NZ$ 136 kr 826 $ 98 Extra night in Beaune or Dijon: $ 111 £ 62 $ 107 € 70 NZ$ 119 kr 722 $ 86 Extra wine tasting in Cote de Beaune or Cote de Nuits area: $ 32 £ 18 $ 31 € 20 NZ$ 34 kr 206 $ 25
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This is an easy to moderate guided cycling experience along the Unesco World Heritage Route des Grands Crus. The landscape is gently undulating and there is a support van at your disposal.
Airport Info
Fly to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Paris, France. Another option is to fly to Lyon.
Local Travel
Depending on your time of arrival and available time of departure from CDG, you could take a direct TGV train from the airport to Dijon. However, departures are limited. There are other departures from the airport that include regional trains and transfers. Travel by TGV from Paris is about 1 1/2 journey time. If you are using regional trains, travel time is approximately 5 hours. The first hotel is located at about 10 minutes walking distance from the station or you can take a taxi (+33 (0)3 80 41 41 12) or a city bus, called Divia, line n° 5, get off at the stop ‘Wilson’ or Tramway line T1, get off at the stop ‘République’. The easiest way to get from tour end in Chalon sur Saone back to Paris or Lyon is by train.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The region’s weather is fairly consistent, especially since any area that produces grapes needs a relatively moderate, cooler climate. In the warmest month, July, the average daily low is 56° F and the average high 76° F. Burgundy can be breezy, but these winds come from the south, off the warm Mediterranean waters, so they can feel quite pleasant. Overall the climate is classified as continental, and it’s more inclined to be dry than humid.
Important to know
Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Extra Stay
Always recommended! Since this is only a 6 day tour, perhaps you will want to plan extra time before or after your cycling. We can book extra nights in Beaune or Dijon.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Active Tours.
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