Classic bike (AT)
£120 for 4 days
Highlights
Description
This gentle Burgundy break brings you into the world of Beaune, the proud capital of Burgundy wines, and Vougeot, home to the iconic Clos de Vougeot.
You’ll meet the region’s essentials at a relaxed pace. Think Hospices de Beaune. Clos de Vougeot. Rows of vines that seem to stretch on forever. And in between, lighthearted stops that bring the area’s flavours to life, like the last family-run mustard mill or a small red-fruit farm where blackcurrants, raspberries and blackberries become liqueurs, jams and sweet little discoveries.
It’s a short escape, but it lingers with you for a long time.
Arrive in Beaune and settle into your hotel. When you’re ready, collect your roadbook and maps and wander into town. Beaune is easy to fall for, with its cobbled lanes, wine shops and the famous patterned roof tiles of the Hospices just a short walk away.
Example hotel - Hostellerie de la Bretonnière
Example accommodation: Hostellerie de la Bretonnière ***
A circular ride today takes you south around the Côte de Beaune. The route is gentle and full of character, weaving past the vineyards of Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Santenay and both Chassagne and Puligny Montrachet.
You can dip into a winery or two, taste local cheeses or simply take your time as you roll back toward Beaune on the peaceful wine road.
Example accommodation: Hostellerie de la Bretonnière ***
Today you drift north, crossing from the Côte de Beaune into the Côte de Nuits. The scenery shifts as you go, with long runs between legendary parcels of vines. It’s the kind of ride where you catch yourself slowing down just to soak it all in.
Example hotel - Hostellerie St Vincent
Example accommodation: Hostellerie de la Bretonnière ***
A beautiful loop through the heart of Burgundy’s Grand Cru territory. You’ll ride past Clos de Vougeot and follow the Route des Grands Crus to Fixin and Gevrey-Chambertin. Wine tasting is very much part of the day if you fancy it.
Families can stop at a small farm that produces organic red-fruit jams, creams and liqueurs. It’s simple, wholesome and always a hit with children.
Example accommodation: Hostellerie St Vincent ***
After breakfast, your journey comes to an end. You can easily catch a train back to Beaune or Dijon if needed.
We recommend flying to Paris and returning from Paris.
£120 for 4 days
£196 for 4 days
Included with bike hire
Burgundy, France • Beaune, France
Getting to Paris
By plane: Fly into Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Paris Orly (ORY). CDG is the main international hub, with frequent direct flights from across the UK and Ireland. The RER B train runs every 10 minutes from CDG to central Paris, reaching Gare du Nord in around 30 minutes. From Paris, Beaune is a further 2 hours 10 minutes by TGV from Gare de Lyon (change at Dijon).
By train: Take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord in around 2 hours 20 minutes, then connect to your onward destination. Paris is a major TGV hub with fast connections to Beaune, Dijon, Lyon, the Loire Valley and beyond. Booking the whole journey in advance through Eurostar or SNCF Connect is the smoothest option.
By car: Paris is around 3.5 hours from Calais via the A26/A1 motorway. It's worth arriving the day before to avoid navigating the city before your tour starts, as Parisian traffic can add significant time. From Paris, Beaune is a 3-hour drive south on the A6.
Bikes are not included. You are welcome to bring your own bike or hire one. Please see our bike hire section for details.
Flights are not included. Please refer to the what's included section for full details.
We will confirm your booking within 48 hours of receiving your enquiry. Please wait for confirmation before booking flights or making other travel arrangements.
Most itineraries include cycling on most days, with some rest or shorter days built in. Please check the itinerary for day-by-day details.
The latest you can book is 9 days before departure. This gives us enough time to confirm arrangements and accommodation.
You will receive full travel details, including accommodation, meeting points and local contacts, 3 to 5 weeks before departure.
