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Beaune and Burgundy vineyards by bike – 4 days

Price per person

From 470€

Type of stay

Voyage à vélo

Location

Beaune - France

Duration

4 days

Difficulty

Departures

Daily from April to October

Capacity

2 people minimum

Reference

Cyclo 04-2

Your stay

Short cycling trip in Burgundy starting from Beaune

Cycling in Burgundy through its famous vineyards, starting from Beaune. The program includes the Côtes de Beaune and Côtes de Nuits, Grands Crus, the magnificent Hospices de Beaune, listed natural and cultural sites and peaceful cycling routes!

This cycling trip will take you through the different Burgundy terroirs to the north and south of Beaune on cycle paths, small country roads in the heart of the vineyards, through colorful fields.

First of all, Beaune, a fortified city in the heart of France’s Burgundy wine region. Surrounded by the vineyards of the Côte d’Or, the town’s cobbled streets are famous for its annual wine auction, held at the Hospices de Beaune. A visit to the hospices is a must! Recognizable by its roof of colorful geometric tiles, this former 15th-century hospital has now become the Hôtel-Dieu museum, displaying masterpieces such as Rogier van der Weyden’s Last Judgment. 3 evenings await you in this charming little town… an opportunity to savor the local gastronomy in some of its many gourmet restaurants.

Your bike rides will take you to the famous wine villages of Vosne Romanée, Vougeot (with its Château Clos de Vougeot), Gevrey Chambertin, Pommard and Volnay… the kingdom of Burgundy red wines. Beautiful, peaceful roads through vineyards and woods.

Every day, you can stop off at a winery for a tasting session. We can also book tasting tours for you in advance.

Accommodation in 3-star hotels.

You'll enjoy :

Beaune, capital of Burgundy wines
Côtes de Nuits and Côtes de Beaune wine routes
Château de Vougeot and the famous villages of Vosne Romanée, Gevrey Chambertin, Puligny Montrachet…

Back to travel

Daily program

Day 1 - Arrival in Beaune

Arrival in Beaune, your hotel is located in the heart of the town. Presentation of your trip, road book, maps and tourist brochures. Your touring bikes or electric bikes are handed over and adjusted. On arrival, you’ll have time to stroll through Beaune’s medieval streets, its ramparts, the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame with its 15th-century tapestries, and enjoy a drink in one of the many cafés on the main square! Overnight at your hotel.

Day 2 - Loop north of the Beaune vineyards - Côte de Nuits

Today’s bike tour takes you north of Beaune to the Grand Cru vineyards of Corton and Corton Charlemagne, before entering the vineyards of the Côte de Nuits. You’ll pass through the famous and charming wine villages of Vosne Romanée, Vougeot (with its Château Clos de Vougeot), Chambolle Musigny and Gevrey Chambertin. Return by train to Beaune in the late afternoon. Overnight stay.

Day 3 - Loop south of the Beaune vineyards - Côte de Beaune

The second bike ride takes you through the famous vineyards of Pommard, Volnay… the kingdom of Burgundy’s red wines. The route is pleasant and flat all day long. You’ll also discover the famous vineyards of Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, charming villages that produce the world’s finest white Chardonnay wines. Return to Beaune in the afternoon. Overnight in the same hotel.

Day 4 - Departure after breakfast

Departure after breakfast

rates

Price per person

4 days – 3 nights: €470

Price includes

3 nights in 3* hotels with breakfast (in double/twin room)
Route book (with map and directions)
Train ticket for day 2
Luggage transfer at each stage
24/7 technical assistance

Supplement

Touring bike hire: + 45 €.
Electric bike rental: + €90
Tasting tours on request: €25

Further information

We take care of transporting your luggage every time you change accommodation, so you can travel light and enjoy your day’s hiking.

Leave your luggage at the reception desk of your accommodation before departure.

At the end of the afternoon, you’ll meet them at the reception desk of your new accommodation or directly in your room.

Luggage accepted per person: 1 suitcase or travel bag (maximum 23 kg) + 1 carry-on.

Your travel file corresponds to the documents or files you receive prior to your trip (generally one month before) and/or on arrival at your first accommodation.

It includes :

A welcome letter with key practical information:

Baggage transport times
Details of delivery and collection of rental bikes if required
Your local contact and emergency telephone number(s)
Any additional information

Travel log including map with route (at the appropriate scale) and tourist and practical information

Any necessary vouchers to be given to the service provider(s)

On request and depending on the tour:

Download the “Evazio” application onto your smartphone for GPS navigation with visual (reading the route on your smartphone screen) and/or spoken guidance. The application also contains practical and tourist information. Once the trip has been downloaded, no Internet connection is required.
Loan of a GPS device with pre-recorded tracks
Send GPX tracks of each stage for use with your own navigation device

On this tour, we can provide you with a choice of the following, upon reservation:

A VTC bike suited to the tour and the route (men’s and women’s models)

Velo Bourgogne

An electric bike adapted to the route

VAE Burgundy

With equipment :

Bag 1

Handlebar bag

Repair kit

Anti-theft device

Headset

1 rear bag
1 handlebar bag
1 repair kit
1 helmet
1 anti-theft device
1 charger (for electric bike)

For younger children, depending on age and size, we can offer

Children's bikes

Bicycle follower

Second trailer

A child’s bike
A baby seat
A trailer
A follower bike

The bike is adjusted to your size and delivered to the first accommodation.

At the end of the tour, the bike must be left at the last accommodation with its equipment. We’ll take care of collecting them.

This tour is offered in the “superior” category

Hotel categories :

Comfort: The tour features mainly 2 and 3-star hotels (or equivalent comfort level) and bed & breakfasts.
Superior: The tour features mainly 3- and 4-star hotels (or equivalent level of comfort) and charming bed & breakfasts.
Luxury: The tour features mainly 4- and 5-star hotels (or equivalent level of comfort).

For the duration of your stay, our telephone assistance service is available: