A true Burgundy experience by bike
5 days / 4 days riding / ref. BU1 / Difficulty Moderate / Round tripper person
Your cycling tour in Burgundy:
Burgundy: a region full of flavours, waiting to be sampled! From celebrated vineyards to remarkable châteaux, you will pedal through the bejeweled heart of this unique French region … unique for the quality of its wines and the richness of its dishes, for the beauty of its enchanting rolling landscapes and for its multitude of picturesque, appealing little villages.
In Burgundy time seems to stand still, for the visitor’s delight!
Tour highlights
- The Château du Clos Vougeot bordered by vines
- The old village au Châteauneuf-en-Auxois and its castle from the 12th century
- The prestigious « Côte de Nuits » and « Côte de Beaune »
Day 1Arrival in Beaune
The undisputed capital of Burgundy, Beaune is also one of France’s prettiest towns, with an important artistic and historic legacy: its hospital, crowned with a roof of glazed tiles, is known throughout the world, and its wine museum is a must!
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Free audio-guided tour of the Hospices de Beaune. Built in the 15th century to house and care for the poor of Burgundy, this large hospital is a jewel of the civil architecture of the time. You will be amazed by the glazed tiled roofs that have become the symbol of Burgundy.
Day 2Excursion Beaune - Côte de Nuits - Beaune | 59 km
For your first bike excursion, enjoy the famous Côte de Nuits wine-producing region, known for its Grands Vins de Bourgogne and particularly for its red wines: Chambolle Musigny, Vosne Romanée and the most expensive Burgundy wine, Romanée Conti. Appreciate some outstanding sites – the Château du Clos Vougeot, the town of Nuits Saint Georges and the Château de Gevrey Chambertin.
Bénédicte Manière – Clos de Vougeot
Visit the castle of le Clos du Vougeot (cloister, the former fermenting room, cellars, inside rooms, Benaton’s carrier). You will discover the castle thanks to a new system of touch-sensitive screens set all over the area. They give all the necessary information to understand this amazing place.
Day 3Beaune - Chateauneuf en Auxois | 35 km
Still traveling through the famous Burgundy vineyards, reach the Ouche Valley and cross the Canal de Bourgogne to arrive in Châteauneuf, a picturesque old village perched on high, protected by its château dating back to the 12th and 15th centuries!
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The chateau de Châteauneuf opens its doors to make you travel in time: From 12th to 18th century, the castle has been built, converted, developed according to the needs of each one of its owners. You will visit the donjon, the Philippe Pot manor, the Main building, the chapel, the south tour… and will discover its amazing history through the ages.
Day 4Châteauneuf - Autun | 60 km
A country stage passing through the village of Arnay le Duc, with its charming mediaeval center, before arriving in Autun la Romaine. As a school pupil in Autun, Napoléon Bonaparte must have nurtured his dreams of imperial glory while gazing at the Roman remains of the town founded by Augustus. The Porte d’Arroux, the Porte de St André and the Theatre are the most impressive Roman remains.
Day 5Autun - Beaune | 73 km
Today’s journey takes you back to the vineyards via the Renaissance Château de Sully and the pretty town of Nolay: a charming village which has preserved its 14th-century covered market, and which is bordered by the “Hautes Côtes de Beaune” vineyards. Continue via the “Côte de Beaune”, famous for its prestigious white wines such as Meursault, Puligny Montrachet, Chassagne Montrachet, etc … a last taste of sheer Burgundy delight!
Departure at the end of the stage.
Possibility to book an extra night in Beaune.
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Discover and taste the local wines, in the cellar of a winegrower or at the Wine House.
The little extra with Biking France (optional):
Our « Visit Package », with entrance fees to
. Hospices de Beaune
. château du Clos de Vougeot
. château de Châteauneuf-en-Auxois
. Burgundy wine tasting
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Your accommodation
• 4 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
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Equipped cycle rental for 4 days
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A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
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City taxes
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Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
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Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (4 nights included)
• 4 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 4 days
•
A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (4 nights included)
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum.)
VTC SCOTT - 24 vitesses
OPEN or CLOSED frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 handlebar pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock per couple
Helmet not provided.
SCOTT e-bike
OPEN frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 handlebar pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock per couple
Helmet not provided.
Practical details
Bikes will be delivered at the 1st hotel.
At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
Your travel app
You’ll have personalized access to our travel app, which you can download onto your smartphone.
This app includes all your cycling stages, tourist and practical content, as well as your accommodation. The application will guide you along your route, like a GPS, during your cycling stages.
In addition to the app, you’ll receive a complete digital roadbook by email, including color maps of your stages.
If you would like a printed version of the roadbook, please let us know when you book your trip. It will be provided at your first accommodation.
Your journey
Tour description
Small traffic roads and some signposted routes for cyclists on the ‘Côte de Beaune’ VéloVoie.
Bike stages trip profiles
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)
- excursion Beaune – Côte de Nuits – Beaune : 59 km / elevation gain : 545m / elevation loss : 547m
- stage Beaune – Châteauneuf-en-Auxois : 35 km / elevation gain : 575m / elevation loss : 322m
- stage Châteaneauf-en-Auxois – Autun : 60 km / elevation gain : 641m / elevation loss : 743m
- stage Autun – Beaune : 73 km / elevation gain : 534m / elevation loss : 624m
How to arrive in Beaune
By train
From Paris Gare de Lyon train station >> Dijon ville train station (by TGV train) >> Beaune train station (by train) – (about 2h30).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en
By plane
- From Roissy CDG airport:
– Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station >> Lyon Part-Dieu train station (by TGV train) >> Beaune train station (by train or TGV train).
www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/public-transport
- From Orly airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Gare de Lyon train station >> Dijon ville train station >> Beaune train station.
– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus) : from Orly Sud > > Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 6 + line 14 >> Paris Gare de Lyon train station >> Dijon ville train station >> Beaune train station.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlybus.php
– Orly Val (automatic metro): from Orly Sud or Ouest >> Paris – stop ‘‘Chatelet les Halles’ >> RER D – stop ‘Paris Gare de Lyon’ >> Dijon ville train station >> Beaune train station.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php
www.transilien.com/en
www.ratp.fr/en/plans-lignes
- From Beauvais airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Gare de Lyon train station >> Dijon ville train station >> Beaune train station.
– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> Metro line 1 >> Paris Gare de Lyon train station >> Dijon ville train station >> Beaune train station.
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes/
- From Lyon – Saint Exupéry airport:
– ‘Rhonexpress’ TRAM transfer to Lyon Part-Dieu train station >> Beaune train station (by train or TGV train).
https://www.rhonexpress.fr/en/access-and-schedules/23
https://www.lyonaeroports.com/acces-transports/tram-express
Return
If you have to return to Paris (city centre) / Paris Airports:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility.)
– Beaune train station >> Dijon ville train station >> Paris Gare de Lyon (by train or TGV train).
– Beaune train station >> Dijon ville train station >> Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station (by train + TGV train).
Nearby Airport:
– Lyon – Saint Exupéry Airport : www.lyonaeroports.com
