Burgundy Bike Tour

Uncover the best of the Burgundy region as you take part in a French bike tour from Dijon to Beaune along the Route des Grands Crus. Set out on a peaceful ride from La Bussière-sur-Ouche and trek along the Burgundy Canal. Discover the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune vineyards. Ride through some of France’s most picturesque villages, including Meursault, Pernand-Vergelesses and Chateauneuf-en-Auxois. Savor exquisite Burgundy wines including dry red wines made from Pinot Noir grapes and white wines made from Chardonnay grapes. And ride through charming wine villages along the Burgundy wine route. If it all sounds too good to be true, you’ll just have to come see for yourself.

DAYS 1-2

Welcome to Burgundy, home to the finest red and white wines. | Start your cycling journey through Burgundy with a light lunch at a fantastic local eatery offering regional specialties such as coq au vin, beef bourguignon, oeuf en meurette, or escargots de Bourgogne. | An exhilarating downhill ride between lush forests and green farmland brings you to the banks of the Canal de Bourgogne. | Discover the picturesque Ouche Valley as you embark on a pleasant bicycle ride past manors, castles and forteresses. | Stroll through the exquisite village of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, one of the last remaining examples of 14th century Burgundian military architecture. | Bike through peaceful rural Burgundy. | Relax at our our elegant hotel, the 12th century Abbaye de la Bussière. | Indulge in a Michelin-starred dinner created by distinguished chef Guillaume Royer, a passionate lover of his Burgundian terroir.

DAYS 3-4

Go past celebrated pinot noir grape vines and ride off-the-beaten-path roads through the Côte de Beaune. | Following peaceful cycling routes, travel into the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, to the famed towns of Saint-Romain, Chassagne-Montrachet and Meursault. | Bike to the 12th-century Château de la Rochepot. | Enjoy a Wine Country ride past wonderfully manicured vineyards. | Travel through Puligny-Montrachet, one of France’s most famous wine Villages. | An oenologist at the Château De Pommard offers an introduction into to the noble art of wine tasting—you’ll learn the five basic steps in tasting wine: color, swirl, smell, taste, and savor. | Ride along some peaceful back roads and through rolling pastures to the village of Savigny-Lès-Beaune. | Participate in a private cellar tour of one of Savigny-Lès-Beaune’s wineries and taste their wonderful crémant wine. | Discover the rich history of Beaune, a walled town that is also the wine capital of Burgundy. | Settle in a small luxury hotel situated in the heart of the town. | Savor a Michelin-starred meal prepared by celebrated chef Bruno Monnoir.

DAYS 5-6

Step back in time during a visit to the 15th-century Hospices de Beaune, a former charitable almshouse in Beaune. | Famed vineyards, such as La Romanée and La Tâche, provide an idyllic backdrop as you ride car-free bicycle routes in the Côte de Nuits and through the wine country just south of Dijon. | From the beautiful town of Nuits-Saint-Georges, follow the Route des Grands Crus (Wine Route), which passes through the most prestigious part of Burgundy’s vineyards. | Swirl and sip some of the world’s finest red wines during an exclusive wine tasting. | Celebrate your final evening with another outstanding dining experience.