Overview
7 days/6 nights
Immerse yourself in the heart of France’s most celebrated wine region on a cycling journey through rolling vineyards, historic châteaux, and medieval villages. Riding along the legendary Voie des Vignes and tranquil canal towpaths, you’ll pedal through world-famous appellations like Côte de Beaune and Nuits-Saint-Georges. Beyond the saddle, discover Burgundy’s rich heritage from Beaune’s iconic Hospices to ancient cellars where world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay await. Blending gentle, scenic cycling with Michelin-caliber gastronomy and luxurious lodgings, this tour offers the quintessential French countryside experience. To book this tour, contact us.
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Included
- 3 & 4 star accommodation
- All breakfast
- Four full course dinners & one lunch
- Winery Visits & tasting
- Private City Tours
- Bike Rental (e-bike add-on available)
- Route note, maps and marked routes
- All tour & luggage transfers & van support
- Multi-lingual guide(s)
- All entrance fees
Not Included
- Airfare
- Beverages
- Trip Insurance (recommended)
- Personal Items
- Guide Tips
Route Notes
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Expect mostly flat to gently rolling terrain following paved bike paths (Voies Vertes), quiet agricultural lanes, and smooth canal towpaths. With minimal elevation gain, the riding is approachable and relaxed, making it ideal for recreational cyclists, wine lovers, and E-bike riders alike. Pre-loaded GPS routes, flexible daily mileage options, and continuous support vehicle coverage ensure a seamless journey from vineyard to village.
D1: Dijon (12mi) D2: Beaune & Côte de Nuits (28mi) D3: Chagny & Côte de Beaune (32mi) D4: Autun (35mi) D5: Cluny & Mâconnais (30mi) D6: Lyon (38mi)
Itinerary
Day 1: Dijon & Napoleon Upon meeting you in Dijon be dressed to ride to the charming wine-making village of Gevrey-Chambertin. You’ll pass along the grand Cru vineyards and discover tiny villages such as Fixin which has the peculiarity from other villages in that it prefers to be associated with Napoléon rather than with the excellent wine production. Our trail leads us through the vineyards and into Fixey, for a visit of a 10th-century Romanesque chapel, the oldest chapel in Burgundy. Visit a local wine cellar for a wine tasting, in anticipation of a difficult choice to made at dinner tonight.
Day 2: Vineyard Trails, Chateaux & Abbeys Ride from one world renowned wine village to the next with several opportunities to stop and raise a glass in some dark cool wine cellar such as the 12th-century Château du Clos de Vougeot. Enjoy the history of how the Cistercian monks from the nearby Abbey of Cîteaux first made wine then explore the villages of the world’s most exclusive wine, and visit such domains as Clos de la Tache and Romanée-Conti. Then end the day with a special tasting of five or six wines in a vaulted candle-lighted room under the streets
Day 3-4: Wine Capital of Bourgone Climb up to the Hautes Côtes, a rural setting left virtually unchanged for generations. Then emerge into a terrain much different from that of the vineyards we left behind. The remote villages we encounter are separated by vast fields of sunflower, grain and colzat flowers and creates a blazing golden hue to the land as the forest provide contrast in color and relief. Learn about the ancient Gallo-Roman culture and then in the village of Echevronne we pause to taste the delicious fruit liqueurs produced from local red currant berries, blackberries and raspberries.
We return to a private city tour of Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, afterwards freely enjoying the traditional market day, as the two main plazas fill with vendors selling everything from fresh bread, fruits and vegetables to house wares and clothing a part of European life since the Middle Ages.
Day 5-7: Vescours & Cluny We pedal south leaving Beaune through the wine villages of Meursault and Puligny Montrachet to Remigny where we follow the canal tow-path towards Chalon-sur-Saone and through woodland to Dracy and Givry. You’ll enjoy your time looking round this charming little town with ornate Renaissance gateway. Afterwards we commence our journey along the Voie Verte cycle track, the old railway, arriving in Buxy for lunch with time to explore the picturesque medieval town.
Then a short ride further on the Voie Verte to St Boil. We stop to visit the Cycle Museum leaving Cormatin or visit Cormatin Château with richly decorated interior to rival the Palace of Versailles. Then a tour of the Abbey in charming Cluny is matched by a grand farewell dinner is enjoyed.