Classic bike (AT)
£161 for 7 days
Highlights
Description
Burgundy is home to some of the most celebrated wines in the world, set against a landscape of gentle hills, medieval villages and historic towns. This route begins in Dijon, the former capital of the Dukes of Burgundy, before continuing through Beaune, the region's wine capital, and on south.
Along the way, expect Burgundy's famous cuisine at every turn: snails, Charolais beef, Bresse chicken, and some exceptional cheese. This is the full sweep of Burgundy in a single, easy-paced week.
Select the tour you are interested in to view the itinerary.
Make your way to your first hotel in Dijon. After checking in, you're free to relax or explore. Roadbooks, maps and bicycles will be delivered to your hotel.
Example accommodation: Hôtel des Ducs, Dijon ***
Follow the Route des Grands Crus to Nuits-Saint-Georges, passing through the wine-making villages of Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny and Vougeot in the Cote de Nuits.
Example accommodation: Hostellerie St Vincent, Nuits-Saint-Georges ***
Head south to Beaune, the Burgundy Wine Capital. A visit to the Hospices is a must, alongside cellars sheltering some of the region's finest crus and a stroll through the old town's narrow, paved streets.
Example accommodation: Hostellerie de la Bretonnière, Beaune ***
Ride through the vineyards on a bike path passing the wine-making villages of Pommard and Volnay, with plenty of tasting options along the way to Santenay. A short stretch alongside the canal brings you to the start of the Cote Chalonnaise, where your hotel offers both indoor and outdoor pools.
Example accommodation: Auberge du Camp Romain, Chassey-le-Camp ***
Quiet countryside routes lead you to a cycle track alongside the Canal du Centre, passing close to Rully before reaching Dracy-le-Fort, a small village on the edge of the Cote Chalonnaise vineyards. Your hotel here also has a swimming pool.
Example accommodation: Hôtel Le Dracy ***
Join the Green Way in Givry, built on an old rail line, the first cycle path in France. Take in the Romanesque architecture of Buxy, St-Gengoux-le-National and Malay, with the chance to stop for lunch and visit the castle in Cormatin, before reaching Cluny and its famous Abbey.
Example accommodation: Hôtel de Bourgogne, Cluny ***
Back on the cycle path towards Macon, with hillier scenery despite the easy gradient. Detour to the romantic Castle of Berze-le-Chatel, then cross the longest European tunnel open to cyclists, continuing through the Val Lamartinien with stunning views of the Solutre Rock.
Example accommodation: Ibis Mâcon Centre ***
After breakfast, return by train to Beaune, or take a high-speed TGV direct from Macon to Paris.
We recommend flying to Dijon and returning from Macon.
£161 for 7 days
£308 for 7 days
Included with bike hire
Getting to the start (Dijon)
By plane: Paris CDG has a TGV station in the terminal with one direct daily service to Dijon (about 1 hour 55 minutes). For other departure times, take the RER B into Paris, connect to Gare de Lyon, and pick up one of the 15 or so daily TGV trains to Dijon — journey time around 1 hour 40 minutes from central Paris.
By train: From London, take the Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord, cross to Gare de Lyon, and connect to Dijon by TGV. Total journey time from London is around 4 to 5 hours. Dijon station is a 15-minute walk from your hotel, with a taxi rank at the station.
By car: Paris to Dijon is around 193 miles and takes about 2.5 to 3 hours via the A6 motorway. Note that none of Dijon's central hotels have car parks, but guarded paid parking is available in the town centre.
Getting back from the tour (Mâcon)
By train: Mâcon-Loché TGV station is just 30 minutes from Lyon and around 1 hour 40 minutes from Paris Gare de Lyon by high-speed train. Several direct TGV services run daily. Alternatively, you can return north to Beaune or Dijon by regional train.
By plane: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is around 45 minutes from Mâcon by road or a short train journey via Lyon Part-Dieu, with excellent UK connections. Alternatively, head back to Paris CDG by TGV for international onward flights.
By car: The drive from Mâcon back to Paris takes around 3.5 hours via the A6 motorway north. Lyon is around 45 minutes south if you need to return a hire car there.
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.
