Tours > Burgundy Gastronomy & Wine Tour
This cycling tour is the perfect combination of Burgundy's most important treasured assets: wine and cuisine - or more artfully referred to as Gastronomy!
Starting in Dijon, a beaufiful city with sites, history, and gateway to vine country, you will make your way across the vineyards of the most famous vignobles. As great wine requires great cooking, you will have many gastronomical experiences in the restaurants we include, but you can also venture out on your own to explore the many excellent choices available in both Dijon and Beaune. The cycling is moderate and is the perfect way to enhance your appetite for the best of Burgundy! This tour is a deluxe program of luxury for those interested in the best of the best!
Bicycle touring in the wine country of Burgundy is one of the most rewarding means of discovering the wine of the internationally renowned Burgundy name.
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"We are still coming down from our wonderful vacation in France. We really enjoyed ourselves, and found the biking part of the trip to be the highlight. Thank you for all your great support before and during the trip."
- 2009 client
This is a guided tour, to learn about our guides, visit this summary page!
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DAY 1
Day 1 Arriving in Dijon, you will go to the centrally located hotel to check in and meet your guides and fellow travelers. There will be a welcome meeting at 5 pm with a glass of one of Burgundys finest wines to discuss the days ahead. If you arrive early, you can explore the town with your free time before and after. To arrive in Dijon, you can take the TGV from Paris or from Charles de Gaulle airport directly. In Dijon, there are numerous churches and cathedrals worth visiting such as the Dijon Cathedral that is over 1000 years old. The Musee des Beaux Arts is also a worthwhile visit. Night in 5-star hotel and dinner included together with the group. (D)
Dijon
Located in the center of Dijon, La Cloche was built in 1884 and is listed as a heritage building. En...
Day 2: Riding today will take you out into the countryside of Dijon to get warmed up and to visit some of the nearby vineyards and sites including the Burgundy canal. The ride is a moderate route over rolling countryside of fields and vineyards. Some wine visits along the way are possible. Your guides will have a beautiful spot ready for a mid ride picnic and time to refuel. Return to Dijon and your 5 star hotel, dinner on your own. (B) 31km cycling itinerary with long option of 42km.
Dijon
Located in the center of Dijon, La Cloche was built in 1884 and is listed as a heritage building. En...
Day 3: You ride into the Cotes de Nuit wine country today passing some of the most famous names in Burgundy wine such as Vosne-Romanee, Chambolle-Musigny & Gevrey Chambertin. Visit Nuits St Georges and stay in a 4 star spa hotel nearby and gastronomic dinner included. Picnic lunch on site at a local wine producer. (B,L,D) 23km cycling with option to extend up to 45km. Spa services available, you have a massage included!
Vosne Romanee
In the heart of the Vosne-Romanee vines is an exceptional hotel experience. Tomorrow’s hospitalit...
Day 4: Leaving your hotel you will pass through the lower vineyard area of Cotes de Nuits and into Beaune, the wine capital of the region and along the fabled Route des Grands Crus! Degustation, or tastings, will present themselves at numerous places along the way. Leave plenty of time to explore Beaune and its many sites including the famous Hotel Dieu, and its many wine caves. Once in Beaune, your guides will organize a walking tour of the old town to show its history and wine culture. You have a deluxe hotel in the town center tonight and dinner on your own. (B,L) 20km route and longer option for those who want to double up on ride time, 40km+
Beaune
The Hotel le Cep is full of history and guests can enjoy a walk in the interior courtyard dating bac...
Day 5: Loop ride to the Cotes de Beaune area south of the city: Cote de Beaune, Pommard, Santenay, Chassagne & Puligny Montrachet, Meursault. Numerous and world famous wine producers today and castles appear one after the other. In Meursault, your guides will organize a lunch overlooking the town square, where the wine ambiance is pervasive. Back to Beaune where you can visit the 15h Century hospital, Hotel Dieu, and most celebrated landmark. Back to our deluxe hotel and dinner altogether tonight will be final gastronomic affair to say farewell. (B,L,D) 48 km cycling.
Beaune
The Hotel le Cep is full of history and guests can enjoy a walk in the interior courtyard dating bac...
Day 6: Departure at your leisure after breakfast. Additional visits and stays can be arranged as well as trains back to Paris with hotel. (B)
Burgundy Gastronomy & Wine Cycling Tour
5 Nights / 6 Days
Dates -
August 19-24, 2012 and any other dates on request for any group of 6 or more.
Level -
Level 2 - moderate flat to rolling countryside throughout.
Details - Arrival city is Dijon with direct trains from Paris and CDG airport. Depart is from Beaune.
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Misc Info -
Triples and larger rooms are occasionally available, but rates are not available except by request.
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Total Distance: km Total Uphill: m Total Downhill: m Level: 2 |
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The Trip Includes
5 nights lodging with 4 star superior hotels - the best in the region, , all breakfasts and 3 dinners, 4 lunches, guides, support vehicle(s) with roof mounted bike carriers, water/snack packages, baggage handling and transfer, welcome meeting at first hotel, road book with detailed maps and directions, GPS - 1 for 2 persons, site/visit information, fully equipped Scott hybrid bicycle available with a supplement. We also provide travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, trains, and more. Hotels includes are La Cloche, Le Richebourg, and Hotel Le Cep.
Additional Night Beaune: TBD euros/double room with breakfast.
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Double Occupancy: |
2145 €/person |
Triple Occupancy: |
TBD €/person. |
Single supplment: TBD euros, contact us. |
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