Burgundy wine trail from Beaune to Macon

4.5
(8 reviews)
Beaune, France

6 days (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

Burgundy is a fabulous region for a cycling tour, quiet roads, nice accommodation, many vineyards and domaines to sample wine and great gastronomy. On this cycle holiday you will cycle through some lovely typical French towns such as Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, Santenay, Givry, and many more. You will also benefit from the peace of the cycle path, the “Green Way” and you will appreciate the natural beauty of this area.

What's Included

Great and meet the day of your arrival by our local operator ( 6pm in your hotel
Road book and maps
Use of bicycle and paniers
Assistance
GPS apps on your smartphone ( no data, completely free of extra charge
5 nights of accommodation
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
Use of helmet
Recommandation for visit and wineries
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival in Beaune and great and meet with our staff

    1 stop
  • 1
    Beaune

    Visit on your own the old medival town

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Beaune to Chassey Le Camp ~25km

    2 stops
  • 2

    After Breakfast, you will start your bike ride through the vineyards on a bike path passing through wine making villages: Pommard, Volnay, and the Grands crus vineyards (Montrachet, Batard Montrachet… ). Many wine tasting options all along the way until Santenay. Then a short portion of the cycling path alongside the canal, before you reach your destination situated at the beginning of the Cote Chalonnaise. You hotel offers outside swimming pool and inside pool!

    5 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Ride on the grands cru plote by bike

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Chassey le Camp – Dracy Le Fort: ~25km

    1 stop
  • 4

    After breakfast, you will cycle through small countryside routes to join another cycling track alongside the “Canal du Centre” to reach Chagny, pass near Rully (wine maker village) and Chalon Sur Saone area. Dracy Le Fort is a small village on the border of the Côte Chalonnaise vineyards. Overnight stay in a 3* hotel with swimming pool.

    5 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Dracy le Fort – Cluny: ~44km

    1 stop
  • 5

    After breakfast, you will join the “Green Way » in Givry (wine making village producing favourite red wine of the French king Henri IV). This bike path is built on an ancient rail line which was the first bike path of France. You will appreciate the peaceful and lovely roman architecture in Buxy, St Gengoux Le National, Malay. Arrive in Cormatin, perfect place to have lunch and have a visit of the castle before you head up to Cluny. The Abbey of Cluny and the stud farm will be another must visit. Overnight stay in a 3* hotel.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Cluny – Macon: ~ 28km

    1 stop
  • 6

    After breakfast you will get back on the cycling path to ride until Macon. The landscape starts to be hillier even if your ride on the easy cycling path. On the road the Castle of Berze Le Chatel is such a romantic place to visit, the lovely view from the road will invite you to do a detour for a short visit. You will also cross the longest European tunnel open for cyclist and continue the ride through the val Lamartinien with gorgeous view of the Solutre Rock. Overnight in a 3* hotel in Macon.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 6

    Departure after breakfast

    1 stop
  • 7

    Departure after breakfast

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum numbers apply is 2. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers ( minimum 2 ) to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • While booking done, you will be in touch with the office in Beaune to get your GPS apps.
  • Meeting in Beaune Day1 of your trip is usually planned at 6pm,for bike adjustment, set up your GPS apps and give you recommandations
Supplied by Bourgogne Velo Evasion

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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