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South Burgundy

Romance & Wine

Famous wines of Côte d’Or and one of the most varied and finest cuisines of France are the first things you think of when hearing “Burgundy”. Additionally a tour of Burgundy lives from the ideal combination of stunning countryside and splendid treasures of art. Everywhere on this tour you recognize the wealthy past of Burgundy, e.g. the Abbey of Cluny, founded 1000 years ago, or historic Beaune or many little villages scattered in the region. Burgundy is variety … and does not live from wine alone!

Easy
Bike tours
8 Days / 7 Nights
Self-guided tour
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South Burgundy

Old railway lines, rivers, canals - pure cycling pleasure

This tour through Burgundy combines everything that makes the hearts of leisure cyclists beat faster: rolling vineyards, historic towns, and relaxed paths along the Saône. The starting and finishing point is charming Beaune, the center of Burgundy wine. Along the way, you can look forward to the lively city of Mâcon, historic Chalon-sur-Saône, and elegant Dijon. The route takes you through world-famous vineyards, past wine-growing villages, and inviting wine cellars – ideal for short tasting breaks. Whether culture, cuisine, or nature: this trip is a feast for all the senses.

Easy
Bike tours
8 Days / 7 Nights
Self-guided tour

Itinerary

Welcome by the tour guide in the late afternoon. Beaune is wine-capital of Burgundy and has a picturesque old town. Visit Hotel Dieu, the old hospital of poor.

You cycle via Chagny to castle Rully, a medieval fortress in midst of vineyards. Join the Voie Verte, an old railway track converted into a cycle path and cycle to Buxy. The picturesque little town surrounded by vineyards lives from winegrowing.

Enjoy your easy and relaxed route on Voie Verte, just now and then with a very small climb. Your next stop is Cormatin with the biggest castle of Burgundy followed by Cluny, the famous monastery. The church of Cluny was at times the biggest church of Christendom.

Along the Voie Verte you cross the railway tunnel of Bois Clair (longest bike tunnel in Europe, length 1,6 km). Afterwards you cross the boarder to Maconnais. The last 20 km you cycle relaxed into the valley of Macon. We recommend visiting the old city and historic bridge. Especially in the evening you have awesome views from the new promenade next to river Saône.

Via Pont-de-Vaux (well known weekly market) you cycle through „Bresse“to Ferme-de-la-Foret, a typical farm of the region. Louhans is capital of Bresse and is justly named “the most beautiful de-tour of France”. Visit remarkable sites as the old hospital with apothecary, the streets framed by 157 arcades and the parish church with a roof of coloured tiles.

Today you should stop in St. Loup-de-Varennes. Here photography was invented and the local museum of photography shows many exhibits from this time. In the afternoon you meet again with river Saône and reach Chalon-sur-Saône, second largest city of Burgundy with important airport for the exportgoods wine and corn.

On your last cycle day you enjoy the idyllic river valley of Saône, a 480 km long river, springing in the Vosges and mouthing into river Rhone near Lyon. When you reach Beaune take your time for a stroll through the picturesque little town and celebrate the beautiful tour with a glass of good burgundy wine.

After breakfast the tour is completed.

Itinerary

Welcome by the tour guide in the late afternoon. Beaune is wine-capital of Burgundy and has a picturesque old town. Visit Hôtel Dieu, the old hospital of poor.

You cycle via Chagny to castle Rully, a medieval fortress in midst of vineyards. Join the Voie Verte, an old railway track converted into a cycle path and cycle to Buxy. The picturesque little town surrounded by vineyards lives from winegrowing. One overnight in Buxy/ Saint Boil or the surrounding area.

The Voie Verte offers relaxed cycling pleasure with only a few gentle inclines. In Cormatin, you will find the largest castle in Burgundy, and in Cluny, the impressive monastery complex, whose church was once the largest Christian church in the world. The destination is Mâcon, a charming town on the Saône with a southern flair – ideal for an enjoyable end to the day. Overnight stay in Mâcon.

The route takes you leisurely along the “Voie Bleue” along the Saône through the lovely countryside of Burgundy. In Tournus, it is worth visiting the Romanesque Abbey of Saint-Philibert before continuing through vineyards and small villages. The destination is Chalon-sur-Saône, a lively town with historical flair, a pretty old town, and inviting riverside promenades – perfect for a relaxing end to the stage. Overnight stay in Chalon-sur-Saône.

Today you cycle through the vast river landscape to Verdun-sur-le-Doubs, a charming village at the confluence of the Doubs and Saône rivers. Passing through small villages and green riverbank landscapes, you reach Seurre, where you can take a break and enjoy some regional cuisine. You will reach Saint-Jean-de-Losne, France's largest inland port for recreational boating. Enjoy the maritime flair, the cozy cafés by the water, and the view of the numerous boats. Overnight stay in Saint-Jean-de-Losne.

The route runs quietly and close to nature along the Canal de Bourgogne – ideal for enjoying and unwinding. You cycle through small villages, past locks and houseboats, always accompanied by the canal's watercourse. The route is almost entirely flat and has little traffic – perfect for relaxing hours in the saddle. The destination is Dijon, the historic capital of Burgundy. Look forward to a lively old town, the famous Owl Trail, and culinary delights in one of the most beautiful cities in France. One night in Dijon.

This route is one of the most beautiful wine routes in France. You will cycle through the famous vineyards of the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, passing vineyards, castles, and charming wine-growing villages such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges, and Savigny-lès-Beaune. Your destination is picturesque Beaune, the heart of Burgundy's wine-growing region. Here you can explore the historic old town and enjoy numerous wine tasting opportunities. Overnight stay in Beaune.

After breakfast the tour is completed.

Tour character

Easy

Easy cycle tour, partly using the „Voie Verte“ (old railway tracks or bridle paths along canals), thus avoiding climbs. Otherwise you are using cycle paths off the traffic and minor roads.

Prices & Dates

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Help us to achieve greater sustainability. If you choose to use the digital route book and forgo the printed version you will help us to reduce our environmental impact and we’ll give you a discount of 20 Euro per room as a thank you.

Prices per person in EUR
7-gear touring bike
Gear hub with coaster brake

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bicycle with a Shimano 7-gear Nexus hub with coaster brake.

45 cm
50 cm
55 cm
24-gear touring bike
Derailleur gears with freewheel

Exclusive production b< Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bike with Shimano 24-speed Acera derailleur gears with freewheel.

45 cm
50 cm
55 cm
30-gear bike premium
Derailleur gears with freewheel

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bike with Shimano 30-gear Deore/XT derailleur with freewheel, RST 60 mm suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes. Equipped with an aluminium hybrid type.

45 cm
50 cm
55 cm
60 cm
Unisex-Elbectric bike 8-gear
Hub gear with pedal brake

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

High-quality electric bike with a Shimano 8-gear Nexus hub with coaster brake, Bosch activeline plus motor 500 Wh battery. 

42 cm (26 "")
45 cm
50 cm
55 cm

Services & extras

Services

Included

  • 7 Overnights as described incl. breakfast 
  • Personal welcome briefing (GE,EN,FR)
  • Luggage transfer
  • At best elaborated route with maps (GE,EN,FR)
  • Detailed travel documents with maps 1x per room (GE,EN,FR)
  • GPS-Tracks an Navigation-App
  • For rental bikes, rental bike insurance
  • 7-days-service-hotline

Not included

  • Arrival and departure
  • Costs for parking
  • City tax
  • Transfers
  • Optional sightseeings
  • City maps
  • Repairs of own bike
  • Travel Insurances
  • Costs of the private requirements
Extras

Arrival/Parking

  • Good rail connection with TGV to Dijon, then continue to Beaune
  • Very good flight connections to Lyon and the by train to Beaune (approx. 2 hours)
  • Depending on the arrival hotel, free car park at the hotel or ‘Parking des Tanneries’ or ‘Parking de Gaulle’.
Hotels

French hotel classification

Category X: Overnight stays in good quality hotels of the 3* category and charming Chambres d'Hôtes. All rooms with shower/bath and WC.

Further information

Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Services & extras

Services

Included

  • 7 Overnights as described
  • Breakfast 
  • Personal welcome briefing (GE,EN,FR)
  • Digital travel documents incl. maps
  • At best elaborated route 
  • GPS-Tracks an Navigation-App
  • Luggage transfer
  • Rental bike insurance
  • 7-days-service-hotline

Not included

  • Arrival and departure
  • Costs for parking
  • City tax
  • Transfers
  • Optional sightseeings
  • City maps
  • Repairs of own bike
  • Travel Insurances
  • Costs of the private requirements
Extras

Arrival/Parking

  • Good rail connection with TGV to Dijon, then continue to Beaune
  • Very good flight connections to Lyon and the by train to Beaune (approx. 2 hours)
  • Depending on the arrival hotel, free car park at the hotel or ‘Parking des Tanneries’ or ‘Parking de Gaulle’.
Hotels

Mainly hotels of 3***- level and 1x in 2**-level of French classification. All rooms with shower/toilet or bath/toilet.

Further information

Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

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