Classic bike (AT)
£154 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.
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: Alfred Hotel, 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 Styles 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.
£154 for 7 days
£294 for 7 days
Not available for hire
Getting to Dijon
By plane: Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is the main international hub. A small number of direct TGVs run each day from the airport station (Aéroport CDG 2 TGV) to Dijon in around 2 hours; otherwise, travel into central Paris and continue by train from Gare de Lyon. Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS) is the other main option: take the train to Lyon Part-Dieu, then a direct train to Dijon in around 1.5 to 2 hours.
By train: From Paris Gare de Lyon, TGVs reach Dijon in around 1 hour 40 minutes, with departures throughout the day. From Lyon Part-Dieu, direct trains run to Dijon roughly every hour, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. Dijon station is around a 15-minute walk from the historic centre, with a taxi rank outside.
By car: Dijon is around 3 hours from Paris and 2 hours from Lyon by motorway. Central Dijon hotels don't have their own car parks, but paid parking is available in the town centre.
Getting home from Mâcon
By train: Mâcon has two stations. From Mâcon-Loché TGV, just outside the town, high-speed trains run to Paris Gare de Lyon in around 1 hour 40 minutes. From Mâcon's central station, frequent direct trains reach Lyon Part-Dieu in 35 to 50 minutes. Regional trains also run north to Beaune and Dijon.
By plane: Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS) is the nearest major airport, around an hour by road or by train via Lyon Part-Dieu. For Paris Charles de Gaulle, take the TGV to Paris and continue to the airport by RER B, or connect at Lyon for a direct TGV to the airport.
By car: Mâcon is around an hour north of Lyon and around 4 hours from Paris via the A6 motorway.
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.
