Cycling France Burgundy

Cycling France Burgundy Tour Highlights
Villages and chateaux and the Canal de Bourgogne – Historic, picturesque villages and towns of Burgundy
Food and Wine – Quiet back roads and cycle paths, experience fine local cuisine and optional wine tastings
Picturesque landscapes of Burgundy – rewarding views from the saddle
Wine Routes – Easy cycling tours along the ‘Hautes Routes’ of the ‘Grand Crus’
Beaune – Wine capital of the Côte d’Or

Why Book this tour France Self Guided Burgundy
Unlike many other operators, we include the hire of your bike in the overall cost of the holiday: you don’t need to bring your own or pay extra to hire one locally. We also provide a pump, lock, spare inner tube and tyre levers. All you need bring is your own helmet.

Cycling Information
On this journey you cycle 151 km over five days (an average of 30 km per day) with a further optional ride available. The terrain is mostly on gently undulating hills and open valleys with no shade on the roads. Most of the route is on tarmac country lanes and secondary roads with little traffic and a few sections of good dirt roads. Traffic increases near the larger towns. We have graded the route as easy.

Climate
France
Across France, from April – August, weather conditions are generally warm and pleasant with moderate rainfall; Autumn temperatures are a bit lower and the winter months (though colder) remain mild. The summer months on the Mediterranean Coast in the south tend to be warmer than the rest of France and have less rainfall, and also more mild winters; freezing conditions are nearly unheard of. The mountainous areas of the Alps, Juros and Pyrenees can be quite different. During summer the morning and evening temperatures are considerably cooler and it becomes much colder in winter with heavy snowfall. Western France, along the English Channel, there can be very strong winds and frequent rain during the winter months Nov – Apr. Wine harvesting takes place in late August/early September.

Cycling France Burgundy: Day 1: Arrive in Saint-Romain
The quiet little hamlet of Saint Romain will be your base for the first two nights of your holiday. After checking in to your hotel, you have the rest of the day to explore. Your bike will be delivered either today or tomorrow morning and you will be required to sign an agreement of care upon receipt of the bike. You may wish to walk to the chateau ruins above the village. From here, there are stunning views over the Valley of Saint-Romain-le-Bas.

Details of how to reach the start point of your holiday can be found on our website in the tour specific ‘dates and prices’ section by clicking on ‘Joining Info’ and then the ‘Show More’ button.
Overnight: Standard Hotel
Included Meals: None

Cycling France Burgundy: Day 2: Circular ride through the Côtes-de-Beaune wine district
Today’s gentle circular ride takes your through quintessential wine-producing country, passing picturesque vineyards, old farmhouses and pretty villages. In addition to the renowned wine-producing villages of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet, you’ll also be surprised by lovely smaller villages, such as Chaudenay and Corcelles-les-Arts. Meursault is the largest and liveliest town you will visit today, with a pretty chateau and several bars and restaurants.

Your total cycling distance today is approximately 38 kilometres.
Overnight: Standard Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

Cycling France Burgundy: Day 3: Cycle to Aloxe-Corton via characterful Beaune
Today you ride through the gently rolling vineyards of the renowned ‘appellations de Bourgogne’. The route is short, leaving you time to visit the welcoming and well-preserved historical town of Beaune.

Beaune is the chief wine-producing town of the Côte d’Or, founded by Julius Caesar, no less. We recommend treating yourself to a delicious lunch here before taking a stroll around the town to see, among other sites, the famous multi-coloured roof of the Hôtel Dieu. As you cycle on towards your night stop, you’ll pedal past several impressive chateaux, including the large Chateau de Savigny, with its remarkable museum full of vintage cars and aeroplanes. You can look forward to spending the next two nights in Aloxe-Corton – a tiny hamlet and another of the major wine-making villages of the Côtes-de-Beaune. Most of the wines produced in this district receive the distinction of ‘Grand Cru’.

Your total cycling distance today is approximately 29 kilometres.
Overnight: Standard Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

Cycling France Burgundy: Day 4: Circular ride into the Côte de Nuits wine district
Gliding along peaceful country lanes, today’s circular route peddles through classic Burgundy farmland and oak woodland, passing yet more beautiful chateaux and churches. After cycling through the esteemed wine-producing village of Chorey, your route takes you out of the Côte-de-Beaune and into the Côte de Nuits wine district. Other distinguished wine-producing villages that you will pass through today include Ladoix-Serrigny, Prémeaux-Prissey and Corgoloin.

Your total cycling distance today is approximately 33 kilometres.
Overnight: Standard Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

Cycling France Burgundy: Day 5: Cycle to Gilly les Citeaux via Nuits Saint George
Today’s cycling distance is relatively short, allowing you to spend time absorbing the beauty and culture of the Côte-de-Nuits. A couple of long gradual ascents on your route afford beautiful views. We recommend taking time to stroll through picturesque Nuits Saint George, maybe enjoying lunch in the main square. Continuing on to Vougeot, you may choose to visit its imposing château. Standing in the very heart of Burgundy’s vineyards, it was originally a wine farm that was built in the 12th century by monks from the nearby Abbey of Cîteaux. In the 16th century, it was converted into the Renaissance style. Nowadays, it is as famous for the world-renowned banquets that it hosts, as it is for its medieval grape presses and Cistercian cellar. Today’s destination is the village of Gilly les Citeaux, where you will spend the next two nights.

Your total cycling distance today is approximately 27 kilometres.
Overnight: Standard Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

Cycling France Burgundy: Day 6: A choice of circular routes from Gilly les Citeaux
Today, you have the choice between a shorter or longer route, travelling along quiet roads between the wine-producing villages of the Côte-de-Nuits district. We recommend stopping off for a stroll around St. Philibert, with its impressive 12th century church. Couchey is also worth a visit, with its historical houses and 17th century wineries. Brochon is another gem, known for its ‘vins estimés’ and its Renaissance-revival chateau. Built by the famous French author, Stephen Liégeard, his aim was to recreate the Loire style of chateau in Burgundy.

Your total cycling distance today is approximately 26 or 41 kilometres, depending on your route.
Overnight: Standard Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

Cycling France Burgundy: Day 7: Trip ends in Gilly-lès-Cîteaux
After breakfast, the organised part of your holiday comes to an end.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Cycling France Burgundy Pricing due to currency fluctuations and seasonal changes please inquire for the best possible price.

Cycling France Burgundy What’s Included:
Bike Details
Your included bike is a 21 gear hybrid bike and will be the correct frame size for your height. A water bottle holder is provided as well as the facility to fit your own pedals or saddle if you wish to bring them. A lock, pump, spare inner tube and puncture repair kit with tyre levers is included. You will be required to sign an agreement of care upon receipt of the bike. All you need to bring is your own helmet.
Luggage Transfer
Included between each hotel.

Cycling France Burgundy What’s NOT Included:
Equipment
On all Discovery Travel cycle holidays we recommend you bring along a cycle helmet, cycle glasses (to protect against dust, insects, pollen, sun etc) , cycle gloves (padded for more comfort) and a water bottle or water delivery system (eg. camelback or platypus). Please note that it is a legal requirement to wear a helmet while cycling in France. In case of an accident resulting in personal injury, certain insurance policies (explore included) are invalidated in cases where a helmet was not being worn. You may choose to bring your own gel seat cover for added comfort. If a handle bar bag or pannier is not provided (check bike details below) then you may like to bring a small rucksack to wear while cycling. A lock, pump, spare inner tube and puncture repair kit with tyre levers is provided with the bike.
International flights
Any extra local transport (subways, taxis, buses) unless covered by the included passes
Baggage handling & luggage forwarding

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