BU7 – Burgundy and its treasures by bike

It is a journey in the footsteps of our History that we offer you. Set out to conquer the treasures of this region known worldwide for its wines, its gastronomy, its historical heritage (so many castles!) and its valleys that offer us superb views.

STANDARD : with accommodation in 2-star hotels

SUPERIOR: with accommodation in 3-star hotels

Hiking

Day 1: Arrival in Beaune
Beaune is considered one of the most beautiful cities in France with its Hôtel-Dieu recognizable at first glance by the whole world. To start your trip under the best auspices we propose you a visit of the Patriarches Pères & Fils winery with a self-guided tour and a free tasting of 10 Great Burgundy Wines!

Day 2: Beaune – Châteauneuf en Auxois – 35 km
The day will begin with a visit to the Hospices de Beaune, a medieval hospital foundation. The Hospices de Beaune is one of the most prestigious French historical monuments. Its flamboyant gothic architecture, its polychrome roofs and a renowned vineyard make it a jewel of Burgundy. The Hospices de Beaune is also famous for its exceptional wine estate, with 85% of its vineyards being Premier Crus and Grand Crus, which are auctioned on the third Sunday in November. The rest of your journey will still be under the sign of the vineyard! You will start with the Ouche Valley before crossing the Burgundy Canal and reaching your hotel located in an old village on the heights, Châteauneuf and its medieval castle.

Day 3 : Châteauneuf en Auxois – Semur en Auxois – 53 km
To start this new day, we suggest you to visit the Châteauneuf castle dating from the 12th century and which traces our rich, very rich history. You will ride back on the saddle to ride along the Burgundy canal to take you first to Pouilly-en-Auxois before reaching Semur en Auxois which keeps in its architecture the traces of the Middle Ages!

Day 4 : Semur en Auxois – Vézelay – 65 km
This day will take you through small bucolic roads to the village known for its cheese, Epoisse. Don’t miss to taste this famous cheese before taking the road to the high village of Vézelay, a Romanesque town located on the road to Santiago de Compostela classified by UNESCO.

Day 5 : Vézelay – Saulieu – 50 km or 59 km
You will leave this place of rest and meditation and cross the Morvan Regional Park to reach a village that is a must in French gastronomy, Saulieu, where you will spend the night.

Day 6 : Saulieu – Autun – 50 km or 59 km
Magnificent landscapes await you today as you follow the Ternin Valley which will take you through charming little villages such as Lucenay l’Evêque or Chissay en Morvan. The day’s stage ends in Autun, a village known for its Roman vestiges and which is classified as a “city of art and history”.

Day 7 : Autun – Beaune – 73 km
We offer you a day full of history with the visit of the Renaissance castle of Sully, a private castle in a green and serene setting. You will then cross the vineyards of the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and then those of the Côte de Beaune famous worldwide for its white wines such as Puligny Montrachet or Meursault. You will then reach Beaune where you will spend the night.

Day 8: Beaune
End of the tour after breakfast.

Best period

From the beginning of March to November. Pay attention to the harvest period

Services

• 7 nights with breakfasts (in room for 2 people)
• 2 dinners (excluding drinks)
• Luggage transport during the cycling stages
• Visits to Sully castle, Chateauneuf castle, the Hospices de Beaune and the Cave Patriarches Pères & Fils (if you do not wish to include these visits in your tour  please contact us).
• The rental of a VTC bike equipped for 6 days (with 1 helmet) and its repatriation
• 1 travel file (per room) including colour maps, detailed itineraries (FR or GB) and tourist documentation
• Tourist taxes
• Hotline support 7 days a week

Lunch, drinks, costs of site visits or transport not detailed in the services and other personal expenses are not included in this price. Cancellation/Assistance insurance is extra.

Access

By car:
Arriving by the A6 motorway > exit n°24 “Beaune Nord”. Then follow direction “centre ville”.

By train :
Paris Gare de Lyon >> Gare de Dijon ville (by TGV) >> Gare de Beaune (by train).
For more information, consult the SNCF: www.sncf.fr

By plane :

From Roissy CDG airport :
– Gare Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 >> Gare de Lyon Part-Dieu (by TGV) >> Gare de Beaune (by TGV or train).
From Orly airport :
– Transfer by taxi to Paris Gare de Lyon >> Gare de Dijon city >> Gare de Beaune.
– Shuttle Bus (Orly

Difficulty of the hike

Level 3 : Circuit with a few long stages (about 60 km) and/or with a medium relief.