Burgundy Bike Tour

Touring Burgundy starts in the capital city of Burgundy! From Dijon, transfer to an auberge in the Burgundian countryside. Toast to the week with a Kir, a traditional Burgundy aperitif, in hand. and try ham slow roasted, oeufs en meurette or escargots de Bourgogne. Then, begin your journey on nearly deserted roads. Continue on through the woods and reach Sainte-Marie-sur-Ouche before you cycle along the Canal de Bourgogne. End the day at your hotel the Abbaye de la Bussière, a 12th century Cistercian abbey.

Today’s Ride: 16 miles with 400 feet of climbing

Head out to the chateau de Commarin, a 14th century castle also a seat of the comte de Vogüé. Then, continue your journey through Côte-d’Or in Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, a village with impressive views of the Auxois plain and the Burgundy canal. After lunch, your burgundy tour sets off through the green countryside of the Auxois region. On both sides of the road, you see Charolais cattle. In the evening, gather in your hotel brasserie restaurant for a nice dinner.

Today’s Ride: 30 miles with 2,300 feet of climbing
Short Option: 18 miles with 1,400 feet of climbing
Long Option: 40 miles with 3,200 feet of climbing

Today, your Burgundy bike tour continues toward the wine country and the town of Savigny-lès-Beaune. After a few climbs, arrive in Savigny-lès-Beaune, a village between the Corton mountain and Beaune and visit a wine estate. During the tour, learn about fermentation and bottling before you jump back on your bicycle. Later, settle in your room for some downtime before you dine at a Michelin starred-restaurant in town.

Today’s Ride: 35 miles with 2,400 feet of climbing
Short Option: 22 miles with 1,300 feet of climbing
Long Option: 44 miles with 3,200 feet of climbing

Today, your Burgundy tour travels to the southern part of Côte-d’Or and through the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. Pass by Saint-Romain, a village famous for the Tonnellerie Francois Freres and its oak barrels. Pedal past the Château de la Rochepot, a 12th century fortress. Wander through Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet, famous for their Burgundy Grand Crus. Continue on to Meursault, a town in the Côte de Beaune popular for its 1er Cru white wines. Before arriving back in Beaune, pass through Pommard famous for its red wines. Later that afternoon, participate in a wine tasting at one of the most famous wine domains in town.

Today’s Ride: 31 miles with 1,900 feet of climbing
Short Option: 19 miles with 1,500 feet of climbing
Long Option: 41 miles with 2,500 feet of climbing

This morning, explore the Hospices of Beaune, a former charitable almshouse from 1443. Visit the Hôtel-Dieu and gaze at its courtyard and multi-coloured tile roof. Then, get on your bike and follow the Route des Grands Crus on your way to Nuits-Saint-Georges, a village in the Côte de Nuits. After a break in town, ride by the vineyards of the Romanée-Conti, a Grand Cru wine, also one of the most expensive in the world. Keep cycling toward the Clos de Vougeot, a famous clos in the Burgundy wine region. Later that day, taste some of the finest wines form the region: Premier Cru and Grand Cru.

Today’s Ride: 28 miles with 1,900 feet of climbing
Short Option: 14 miles with 900 feet of climbing
Long Option: 39 miles with 2,600 feet of climbing

Your bicycle tour of Burgundy ends at the Beaune train station.