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The best of Burgundy by bike, from Dijon to Macon

Price per person

From 950€

Type of stay

Voyage à vélo

Location

Dijon, Beaune, Mâcon - France

Duration

8 days

Difficulty

Departures

Daily from April to October

Capacity

2 people minimum

Reference

Cyclo 04

Your stay

Cycling in Burgundy

Cycling in Burgundy through its famous vineyards, from Dijon to Mâcon. On the program: Côte and Haut Côte de Beaune, 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 terroirs of Burgundy, from north to south to the Mâconnais region, on cycle paths, small country roads in the heart of vineyards, through colorful fields and along canals.

First of all, Dijon, the capital of Burgundy with its diverse architectural styles, from Gothic to Art Deco, where you will be given your travel guide and bikes. You’ll stay in Beaune, an elegant fortified town, pass through the famous villages of Pommard, Meursault, Puligny Montrachet… among others! in a beautiful setting of man-made vineyards. Further south, the itinerary encounters a more diverse landscape of canals and forests, and becomes more undulating as you approach Cluny, a town famous for its Benedictine abbey and stud farm (once one of France’s national stud farms).

Finally, the voie verte takes you through the Val Lamartinien to the singular “Bois Clair Tunnel”, the longest tunnel on a greenway and fully illuminated. With its landscapes dominated by the Solutré, Vergisson and Mont-Pouilly rocks, classified as “Grand Site de France”, you’ll pass through the vineyards and villages of the Mâconnais region. You’ll finish this Burgundy bike tour in Mâcon, on the banks of the Saône.

You’ll be welcomed every evening in charming hotels and bed & breakfasts, where you can enjoy local cuisine and fine wines.

You'll enjoy :

The Burgundy Grands Crus cycle route and its classified vineyard landscapes in Côte d’Or
The rolling landscapes of Saône et Loire
Cluny Abbey and National Stud
The town of Beaune and its hospices

Back to travel

Daily program

Arrival in Dijon

Arrival in Dijon in the afternoon. Handover of road book, maps, etc. Overnight at hotel in Dijon.

Dijon - Nuits Saint Georges/Vougeot

You’ll start your tour by following the Route de Grands Crus to Nuits-Saint-Georges, passing through Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey Saint Denis, Chambolle-Musigny and Vougeot… Overnight stay in Nuits Saint Georges.

Nuits Saint Georges/Vougeot - Beaune

Leave Nuits Saint Georges for Beaune, the capital of Burgundy wines. Overnight stay in Beaune.

Beaune - Around Chagny

You’ll cross the Côte de Beaune, passing through some of the best-known villages, such as Pommard, Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. Stop off at the mythical Montrachet vineyard, rightly considered one of the world’s greatest white wines! Overnight stay near Chagny.

En virons de Chagny - Dracy Le Fort

You’ll set off on the Voie Verte along the Canal du Centre, in the direction of Chalon sur Saône. Along the way, you’ll admire the vineyards of the Côte Chalonnaise. You’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the Middle Ages with a visit to Château de Germolles (3km from your hotel). Overnight stay in Dracy le Fort.

Dracy le Fort - Cluny

On this very easy stage, following the Voie Verte from Givry to Cluny, you’ll admire a varied landscape of forests and typical traditional dwellings: cabottes, lavoirs, fountains… such as the medieval town of Saint Gengoux Le National. On your way to Cluny, you’ll pass through Cormatin, a village famous for its castle. The landscape changes … and becomes more hilly. Arrival at Cluny, spiritual center of medieval Europe. Overnight stay in Cluny.

Cluny - Mâcon

The Voie Verte winds 23 km through the Val Lamartinien. With its landscapes dominated by the Solutré, Vergisson and Mont-Pouilly rocks, classified as “Grand Site de France”, it passes through the vineyards and villages of the Mâconnais region, where the poet Lamartine left many memories. A special feature of the route is the 1.6 km-long Bois Clair tunnel. Overnight stay in Mâcon.

rates

Price per person

8 days – 7 nights: € 950

Price includes

7 nights in 3* hotels with breakfast (in double/twin room)
Route book (with map and directions)
1 GPS application for smartphone navigation
Luggage transfer at each stage
24/7 technical assistance
Tourist information and suggestions for wine tastings

Supplement

VTC bike rental: €150
Electric bike rental: € 290
Half-board package (7 dinners excluding drinks): + €330

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: