Classic bike (AT)
£125 for 5 days
Highlights
Some places reward you for slowing down, and Burgundy is one of them.
This tour is for those who like their days unhurried and full—fine coffee in the morning, a gentle climb through sun-warmed vineyards, a glass of Pinot Noir that tastes even better because you cycled to reach it.
From Beaune to the Côte Chalonnaise and beyond, you’ll follow quiet lanes and rural tracks that open onto one postcard view after another. Hills draped in vines. Still canals lined with towpaths. Farms where Charolais cattle graze without a sound.
Your hotels are little sanctuaries in their own right: peaceful, elegant, and wonderfully welcoming. Each one adds something special to the journey—whether it’s a serene hillside setting, a restaurant that makes you pause mid-bite, or simply a bed that invites deep, happy sleep after a day in the saddle.
If you’ve been craving time away, this is the kind of trip that gently resets you.
Arrive at your own pace and settle into Beaune, the friendly heart of Burgundy wine country. You’ll receive your roadbook and maps when you check in. Spend the evening however you like, wander the cobbled streets, sit outside with a glass of something local, ease into the rhythm of the trip.
Example accommodation: Hôtel de la Poste, Beaune ****
Your first full day begins with a gentle roll south through vineyards you may already recognise by name: Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Chassagne-Montrachet.
At Santenay, the scenery shifts as you join the Canal du Centre and follow its quiet, leafy towpath.
Your hotel tonight is tucked into peaceful countryside—a rural hideaway cradled by hills and meadows. Dinner is at your leisure, though the onsite gastronomic restaurant is tempting (and can be added with a supplement).
Example accommodation: Domaine de Rymska, St-Jean-de-Trézy *****
A gorgeous day of cycling awaits, rolling countryside, open views, and hardly another soul on the road. The ride leads you into the Ouche Valley, where water, woodland, and farmland blend into a wonderfully restful landscape.
Your hotel in Sainte-Sabine overlooks the valley and faces the medieval castle of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, perched on the opposite hill. Dinner is at your leisure, with the option to upgrade to a gourmet meal onsite.
Example accommodation: Château Sainte Sabine *****
A blissfully easy riding day. You follow the Burgundy Canal all the way to Dijon—a flat, gentle route lined with pretty villages and plenty of places to pause.
Spend the evening exploring Dijon’s lively old town and choose a spot for dinner that catches your eye.
Example accommodation: Hôtel Philippe Le Bon, Dijon ****
Your final full day brings you back into vineyard country along the famed Route des Grands Crus. Names like Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée, and Chambolle-Musigny accompany you as you ride south toward Beaune.
It’s a day filled with big landscapes, quiet roads, and the deep, earthy scent of the vines. One last night in Beaune, choose your favourite restaurant or stumble upon a new one.
Example accommodation: Hôtel de la Poste, Beaune ****
Enjoy a slow breakfast, a last wander, and begin your journey home, hopefully with a softer mind, fuller heart, and a few bottles tucked safely in your luggage.
Fancy an extra day in the saddle? You can add an optional night at Domaine de Rymska with a 25-mile (40 km) loop through the Côte Chalonnaise, riding quiet country roads through woods and vineyards to the wine villages and châteaux of Mercurey and Rully. Bike hire for the extra day is included; see the extras for prices.
We recommend flying to Paris or Lyon and returning from Paris or Lyon.
£125 for 5 days
£240 for 5 days
Not available for hire
Burgundy, France • Beaune, France
Getting to Beaune
By plane: The nearest major airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS). From the airport's TGV station you can take a regional train to Beaune, or travel via Lyon Part-Dieu, in around 1.5 to 2 hours. 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, with a regional train on to Beaune in about 25 minutes. Otherwise, travel into central Paris and continue by train from Gare de Lyon (see below).
By train: From Paris Gare de Lyon, TGVs reach Dijon in around 1 hour 40 minutes, with frequent regional trains on to Beaune in about 25 minutes. Allow around 2 to 2.5 hours in total; a few services run through to Beaune without a change. Beaune station is a short walk from the town centre, and a taxi to your first hotel can be booked as an extra.
By car: Beaune sits just off the A6 and A31 motorways, around 3 hours from Paris and 2 hours from Lyon. There are several free car parks around the town ramparts, making it easy to leave a car for the duration of the tour.
Getting home from Beaune
This is a loop tour, so it finishes where it started. The return journey uses the same connections in reverse: trains from Beaune to Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport, to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Dijon, or to Paris Gare de Lyon via Dijon. Train timetables change seasonally, so check connections when you book.
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.
