France Self Guided Biking / Burgundy

Tour Dates: April – October

Experience the beauty and flavor of France’s fabulous scenery, cultural heritage, and incredible food and wine at your own pace. These are perfect active vacations for individuals, couples, and groups of family and friends!

Self Guided and Guided Tours may be arranged.

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 beautiful 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 !

Tour Difficulty

  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Road Conditions: Smooth & Paved
  • Recommended Bike: We have hybrid, road bike and electric bikes available.

Tour Highlights

  • Stunning countryside landscapes
  • Excellent Food & Wine
  • Charming small villages
  • Visits to vineyards along the route

2024 Price: From €1940 Euros per person double occupancy

Price Includes:
  • 6 nights in charming lodgings with breakfast, upgraded hotels available
  • Orientation with our Trip Manager
  • Fully equipped, quality hybrid bike
  • Daily step-by-step route notes and detailed maps and phone navigation
  • Regional information and advice
  • Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel
  • Emergency phone call support 7 days a week
Price Does Not Include:

Air transportation, dinners, lunches, alcoholic beverages, extra charge for Electric bike rental / €175 Euros or Road bike rental / €175 euros

Sample Itinerary

DAY 1 : ARRIVE IN DIJON

Arrival in Dijon. (transfer on your own to the hotel), This city has easy access by train from Paris. You can explore the old city, the beautiful palace of the dukes of Burgundy in which is housed the Art museum. You can also see the Ste Benigne’s cathedral. Settle in your hotel conveniently located in the center of the city. You will have your orientation today.

Accommodation: Dijon, dinner on your own

DAY 2 : LOOP RIDE AROUND DIJON

Distance: 22 Miles – 35 Km
Elevation Gain : 290 Meters

Riding today will take you out into the countryside around Dijon. Visit some of the nearby vineyards and sites including the Burgundy canal. Return to Dijon and stay at the same hotel.

Meals : Breakfast included, Lunch on your own, Dinner on your own.
Accommodation: Dijon

DAY 3 : BIKE TO NUITS ST-GEORGES

Option 1 : 19 Miles – 30 Km Option 2 : 25 Miles – 40 Km
Elevation Gain 1 : 292 Meters Elevation Gain 2 : 525 Meters

You ride into the Cotes de Nuit wine country today passing some of the most famous names in Burgundy wine such as Marsannay la Côte and Gevrey Chambertin. Then on to Nuits Saint Georges. The long ride will challenge you on a nice climb with nice panoramic views.

Meals : Breakfast included, Lunch on your own, Dinner on your own.
Accommodation: Nuits St-George

DAY 4 : LOOP RIDE AROUND THE VINEYARDS
Option 1 : 21 Miles – 33 Km Option 2 : 24 Miles – 39 Km Option 3 : 32 Miles – 51 Km
Elevation Gain 1 : 398 Meters Elevation Gain 2 : 535 Meters Elevation Gain 3 : 786 Meters

Loop ride from Nuits St Georges. Discover the Burgundy countryside and the vineyards of the Hautes Cotes de Nuits at your own pace. We propose different cycling options. This area is the center for the region’s Grands Crus. Mainly reputed for its red wines, it also produces a few delicious whites.

Return to the same hotel..

Meals : Breakfast included, Lunch on your own, Dinner on your own.
Accommodation: Nuits St-George

DAY 5 : FROM NUITS ST GEORGES TO BEAUNE
Option 1 : 17 Miles – 28 Km Option 2 : 25 Miles – 40 Km
Elevation Gain 1 : 401 Meters Elevation Gain 2 : 574 Meters

Leaving your hotel you will pass through the lower vineyard area of Cotes de Nuits and then into Beaune, the wine capital of the region. You will have plenty of time to explore Beaune and its many sites, including the famous Hotel Dieu, and the many wine caves of the city.

Meals : Breakfast included, Lunch on your own, Dinner on your own.
Accommodation: Beaune

DAY 6 : LOOP RIDE AROUND COTE DE BEAUNE VINEYARDS
Option 1: 12 Miles – 20 Km Elevation gain 1: 184 Meters  Elevation gain 2: 461 Meters  Elevation gain 3: 705 Meters  Elevation gain 4: 516 Meters

Ride from Beaune towards the Cotes de Beaunes vineyard area. You will be able to visit Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chagny, Pommard, Santenay and then back to Beaune. You will find many opportunities to taste and purchase local wines. You can also taste some of the appellations you visited by bike today.

Meals : Breakfast included, Lunch on your own, Dinner on your own.
Accommodation: Beaune

DAY 7 : DEPARTURE DAY
Departure at your leisure after breakfast. Extra nights can be arranged as well as trains back to Paris with hotel.

Meals : Breakfast included, Lunch on your own, Dinner on your own.