Sample the best of Burgundy from your base just outside of Beaune, a famous and pleasant town, situated in the heart of the Côte d'Or vineyards. Stroll through the charming medieval quarter, with its narrow cobblestone streets, welcoming squares, and buildings topped with gleaming roof tiles. Cycle along quiet country roads past world-famous vineyards and through charming old villages. Or hop a train to nearby Dijon, the capital of Burgundy.
Tour Details
Duration
4 Days/3 Nights
Location
Burgundy
Season
May 1 - October 31
Tour Type
Road Touring
Nearest City
Paris
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
Burgundy, France
Distance Traveled
Daily rides vary from 16-62km (10-39 miles) depending on your level of accommodations and the routes you select.
Fully Guided
No
Guest Capacity
1-20
Bike Rentals Available
No
Rates
$515.00 - $865.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
The price of your trip depends on the length of stay, and the level of accommodations.
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Beaune. Wander through the picturesque narrow streets of this pretty town with its magnificent old buildings, pausing perhaps to indulge in some wine-tasting. Your bicycle is waiting for you, so you can also enjoy an short south to Pommard and back.
Day 2 : Explore the vineyards of the Côte d’Or South among wine villages with names familiar to wine lovers around the world. Head as far as Meursault or Puligny-Montrachet.
Day 3: Head into the Côte d’Or North. Explore more wine villages as you bike to Aloxe-Corton, a famous wine town. Take it easy along a short, flat route (38 km/24 mi). Add on a loop into the hills, returning through rich farmland (52 km/30 mi).
Day 4: Enjoy an easy, mainly flat ride into the countryside east of Beaune, among wheat and canola fields through charming villages like Verdun-sur-les-Doubs, famous for its fish stew . Then depart for your next adventure.
Option 5: Hop the Train to Dijon Take a city break in Dijon, admire its rich architectural heritage, visit museums, do some shopping, and track down some the city's gastronomical specialties like the famous mustard.
This Package Includes
Detailed Route Descriptions and Maps
Dining and Side Trip Suggestions
Emergency Support a Phone Call Away
Bike Rental
Notes
Your Road Book will provide you with information on distances and terrain and you can choose each day which ride to take. The terrain is mainly flat to moderately hilly, but there are options for rides with climbs.
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