Wine, Dine and Electric Bike in Burgundy
Guided from EUR € 3358
Self guided from EUR € 2233
Bike tour in France
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A Premium Culinary and Cycling Journey through Burgundy's Heart
Get ready for a taste of France! Fine wines, delicious food, and a slow, immersive ride on an electric bike!
On this fantastic bike tour – whether you are guided or doing your own thing – all that is Burgundy unfolds... rolling hills draped in vineyards, picturesque valleys, and canals so serene they practically whisper, "Slow down." And on your electric bike, you can take your time and linger as long as you like at each stop. For the adventurous cyclists who thrive on challenges and consider hills their friends, there's always the option to rent a standard touring bike.
This is the heart of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay country, the soul of Burgundy. Each sip of these elegant wines captures the essence of centuries-old winemaking traditions.
And, oh, the cycling! You bike on the iconic "Route des Grands Crus" which translates to the "Route of the Great Wines", passing through small but prestigious vineyards and well-known wine towns, such as Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, and Chassagne-Montrachet. You also pedal the serene towpaths of the Canal du Centre and Burgundy Canal.
The experience of premium cycling during the day, superb evening cuisine, and the savor of fine wine is blended perfectly and topped off with overnight stays in upscale accommodations, completing your "savoir vivre" experience.
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage vineyards
- Famed wine villages like Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, and Chassagne-Montrachet
- The laid-back towpath cycling of Canal du Centre and the Burgundy Canal
- Typical French Castles
- French food and wine!
- Upscale and boutique accommodations
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Daily program
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This self-guided tour is offered as a 5- or 6-night itinerary. The standard tour is 5-nights, please see the itinerary of the 6-night tour below.
Day 1: Arrival in Beaune
Welcome to Beaune, the wine capital of the Burgundy region. The town is surrounded by some of the most prestigious vineyards in the world, producing renowned wines such as Beaune Premier Cru and Pommard. Our local representative will meet you, deliver the rental bike (electric or touring, you decide), and provide an overview of the tour. You will receive all the essential documents for your journey—road books, maps, and more, ensuring a seamless start to your adventure. For those of you who choose the guided option, your guided will accompany you throughout your cycling days ahead.Day 2: Beaune - Côte Chalonnaise - St Jean de Trézy (34 miles/55 km)
The enchanting vines' way introduces the days ahead, through famed wine villages like Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, and Chassagne-Montrachet. This area is part of the Côte de Beaune, a Burgundy sub-region celebrated for producing exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines.As you approach Santenay, the route transitions from the charm of rolling hills and vineyards to the flat, well-maintained path that hugs the banks of the Canal du Centre. The path is flanked by old towpaths and shaded by trees, combining the sheer joy of cycling with the serenity of the water.
Your hotel awaits in the hollow of a hill surrounded by meadows.
Day 3: Côte Chalonnaise (St Jean de Trézy) - St Sabine (25 miles/40 km)
You pedal backcountry roads, culminating near a serene river and canal valley. This segment of your Burgundy bicycle tour takes you off the beaten track, revealing stunning views and the bucolic countryside of Ouche Valley. As evening falls, relish a mouth-watering dinner in Sainte Sabine, with your hotel and restaurant overlooking the valley and an extraordinary view of the castle Chateauneuf en Auxois perched atop the facing hill.Day 4: Ste Sabine - Dijon (31 miles/50 km)
Another day of canal cycling spreads before you on the mainly flat to slightly downhill route along the Burgundy Canal. The canal adds a serene backdrop to your ride. Old stone bridges and quaint locks punctuate the journey, offering glimpses into the canal's rich history and the traditional waterway infrastructure of the region.Day 5: Dijon - Beaune (31 miles/50 km)
Today marks a transition back onto the famed Route de Grands Crus, arriving in the region of Gevrey
Chambertin, the largest appellation in Côte de Nuits, Pinot Noir country. Some of France’s most famous wines are produced here, including Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot, Morey Saint Denis, and Chambolle-Musigny. Vineyards line the route to either side, offering breathtaking scenery. The scenic ride concludes in Beaune, offering a final night amid the vineyards.Day 6: Individual Departure
Today marks the official end of your biking through Burgundy!6-night itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Beaune
Day 2: Beaune - Côte Chalonnaise - St Jean de Trézy (34 miles/55 km)
Day 3: St Jean de Trézy - St Jean de Trézy (25 miles/40 km)
Day 4: Côte Chalonnaise (St Jean de Trézy) - St Sabine (25 miles/40 km)
Day 5: St Sabine - Dijon (31 miles/50 km)
Day 6: Dijon - Beaune (31 miles/50 km)
Day 7: Individual Departure
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Day 1: Arrival in Beaune
Welcome to Beaune, the wine capital of the Burgundy region. The town is surrounded by some of the most prestigious vineyards in the world, producing renowned wines such as Beaune Premier Cru and Pommard. Our local representative will meet you, deliver the rental bike, (electric or touring, you decide), and provide an overview of the tour. He or she will accompany you for the duration of your tour.Day 2: Beaune - Côte Chalonnaise - St Jean de Trézy (34 miles/55 km)
The enchanting vines' way introduces the days ahead, through famed wine villages like Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, and Chassagne-Montrachet. This area is part of the Côte de Beaune, a Burgundy sub-region celebrated for producing exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines.As you approach Santenay, the route transitions from the charm of rolling hills and vineyards to the flat, well-maintained path that hugs the banks of the Canal du Centre. The path is flanked by old towpaths and shaded by trees, combining the sheer joy of cycling with the serenity of the water.
Your hotel awaits in the hollow of a hill surrounded by meadows.
Day 3: Côte Chalonnaise (St Jean de Trézy) - St Sabine (25 miles/40 km)
You pedal backcountry roads, culminating near a serene river and canal valley. This segment of your Burgundy bicycle tour takes you off the beaten track, revealing stunning views and the bucolic countryside of Ouche Valley. As evening falls, relish a mouth-watering dinner in Sainte Sabine, with your hotel and restaurant overlooking the valley and an extraordinary view of the castle Chateauneuf en Auxois perched atop the facing hill.Day 4: St Sabine - Dijon (31 miles/50 km)
Another day of canal cycling spreads before you on the mainly flat to slightly downhill route along the Burgundy Canal. The canal adds a serene backdrop to your ride. Old stone bridges and quaint locks punctuate the journey, offering glimpses into the canal's rich history and the traditional waterway infrastructure of the region.Day 5: Dijon - Beaune (31 miles/50 km)
Today marks a transition back onto the famed Route de Grands Crus, arriving into the region of Gevrey
Chambertin, the largest appellation in Côte de Nuits, Pinot Noir country. Some of France’s most famous wines are produced here, including Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot, Morey Saint Denis, and Chambolle-Musigny. Vineyards line the route to either side, offering breathtaking scenery. The scenic ride concludes in Beaune, offering a final night amid the vineyards.Day 6: Individual Departure
Today marks the official end of your biking through Burgundy!
Surface and terrain
The undulating terrain of France is on full display on this guided or self-guided tour. There are hills to contend with! Your electric bike will make all the difference! You will mostly cycle on asphalt vineyard roads, rural roads, and canal towpaths. Traffic is minimal.
Hotels
The following is a list of the typically selected upscale hotels for this tour. If any of these hotels are not available, we will propose alternative accommodations. These alternatives may fall into higher or lower categories, potentially resulting in an adjustment of the initial cost—either an additional expense or a reduction. The client's approval is required for any modified list of hotels before the official confirmation of the tour. If the originally listed hotels are available without any alterations, the tour will be confirmed as planned.
- 4* Hotel de la Poste, Beaune
- 5* Domaine de Rymska, St Jean de Trézy
- 4* Château Ste Sabine, St Sabine
- 4* Hôtel Philippe le Bon, Dijon
How to get there
You can fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). High-speed train from Paris to Dijon and then regional train to Beaune. Another option is Lyon (LYS). Regional train to Beaune. Please see transfer option pricing from Beaune train station to first hotel.
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Dates
Self-guided: Daily: Mar 1 - Oct 31, 2024
Guided: Daily: Mar 1 - Oct 31, 2024 (minimum of 4 participants)Prices
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5-night tour Per person, double occupancy €1733 Single-use room (1 person/1 room) €2233 6-night tour Per person, double occupancy €2233 Single-use room (1 person/1 room) €2932 Bike Rentals
Electrically assisted bike €250 Standard bike €130 SPD rental €18 Fee for installation of client pedals €10 Additional Services
Dinner package* €231 Taxi transfer from Beaune train station to
the first hotel (per transfer)€27 *2 dinners are already included in tour package, this will add dinner for all other nights of the tour.
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Please note guided tour is only offered as a 5-night itinerary. If you would like to add a day or two, let us know!
Per person, double occupancy €3358* Single-use room (1 person/1 room) €3858 *Based on a minimum of 4 travelers. If you have 6 or more travelers in your group, additional discounts may be available. Please contact us for additional details.
Bike Rentals
Electrically assisted bike* Included SPD rental €18 Pedal installation (if bringing your own pedals) €10 *e-bikes are included in the tour cost, if you choose to rent a standard bike, there is a discount of €120.
Additional Services
Dinner package* €231 Taxi transfer from Beaune train station to
the first hotel (per transfer)€27 *2 dinners are already included in tour package, this will add dinner for all other nights of the tour.
Included services
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- 5 nights* accommodations in 4 and 5 star hotels
- Welcome meeting and bike delivery
- 2 three-course gastronomic dinners (drinks excluded)
- 3 wineries visits and tastings
- Roadbook (maps and itinerary details)
- Tourist information
- GPS tracks
- Luggage transfer
- Daily hotline from 8 am to 9 pm
*6 nights accommodations included in 6-night package
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- 5 nights accommodations in 4 and 5-star hotels
- Breakfast
- Welcome briefing and bike delivery
- 2 three-course gastronomic dinners (drinks excluded)
- 4 three-course lunches (drinks excluded)
- 3 wineries visits and tastings
- Electric bike rental
- Escort bike guide for 5 days
- Water and snacks
- Tourist information
- GPS tracks
- Tourist taxes
Bike rentals
Bikes available to rent on this tour include (must be reserved in advance at the time of booking):
- Electrically assisted bike*: Scott Sub Eride 30 equipped with 9 gears and a Bosch Active 400WH engine
- Standard bikes: Scott Sub Sport 30 equipped with 24-gear
*included in the cost of the guided tour
Also available for rent (upon request):
- Child seat
- Trailers
- Kids tandem bikes
All above bike rentals will be equipped with the following at no additional charge:
- Rear rack
- Pannier
- Handlebar bag with map case
- Tire repair kit (with extra tub
- Pump
- Bike lock
- Helmet
Bike Protection:
Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that HERE.
Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals there is an installation fee (see price chart), please bring your own shoes. You can also rent SPD pedals (see price chart).
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