A short break by bike from Dijon to Beaune
3 days / 3 days riding / ref. BU3 / Difficulty Moderate / Linear tripper person
A short break by bike from Dijon to Beaune
Go and discover the most beautiful vineyards in Burgundy during a long weekend! You will taste the ‘Côtes de Nuits’ and ‘Côtes de Beaune’ from Dijon to Beaune! Ride your bike through vineyards and villages then you will deserve a nice wine tasting.
Tour highlights
- A short break in the middle of the vineyards
- Two Burgundy main towns: Dijon and Beaune
- The discovery of the ‘Côte de Beaune’ and ‘Côte de Nuits’ by bike
Day 1Arrival in Dijon + excursion in the Ouche Valley | 48 km
You will discover unknown landscapes of Burgundy: Leave Dijon to join the lake Kir and follow the small countryside paths to medieval castle of Malain. Then ride gently to Ouche and the Canal de Bourgogne before arriving in Dijon.
Day 2Dijon - Beaune | 49 km
Follow the charming Green Way to the famous ‘Côtes de Nuits’; it is a special itinerary for cyclists in the middle of the vineyard: Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot, Nuits-Saint-Georges. You will ride through small castles and typical ocher stone villages of Burgundy, surrounded by vines.
Visit the castle of le Clos du Vougeot (cloister, the former fermenting room, cellars, inside rooms, Benaton’s carrier). You will discover the castle thanks to a new system of touch-sensitive screens set all over the area. They give all the necessary information to understand this amazing place.
Free audio-guided tour of the Hospices de Beaune. Built in the 15th century to house and care for the poor of Burgundy, this large hospital is a jewel of the civil architecture of the time. You will be amazed by the glazed tiled roofs that have become the symbol of Burgundy.
Day 3Excursion to the 'Côte de Beaune' | 57 Km
Before you leave this pretty Burgundy, enjoy this last day and discover the « Côte de Beaune » and its great vineyards such as Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Pommard. Then follow the way to the castle of Rochepot, a magnificent fortress dated of the Middle Age with its glazed roof tiles, then ride until Beaune, passing by the countryside of Burgundy.
Departure at the end of the day or extra night.
Walk around the cellars of the domain of Chassagne-Montrachet; then, we propose a commented tasting of five great wines of the family Picard’s domain’s, to discover the Chassagne-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin’s terroir.
The little extra with Biking France (optional):
- Private return transfer from Beaune to Dijon.
- Our « Visit Package », with entrance fees to
. Hospices de Beaune
. château du Clos de Vougeot
. château de Chassagne-Montrachet (commented wine tasting)
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Your accommodation
• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
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Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
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1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
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A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
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City taxes
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Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (2 nights included)
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Transfer from Beaune to Dijon and personal bike repatriation
• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (2 nights included)
•
Transfer from Beaune to Dijon and personal bike repatriation
• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (2 nights included)
•
Transfer from Beaune to Dijon and personal bike repatriation
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
VTC SCOTT - 24 speed gears
OPEN or CLOSED frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 handlebar pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock per couple
Helmet not provided.
SCOTT e-bike
OPEN frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 handlebar pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock per couple
Helmet not provided.
Practical details
- Rental bikes will be available from our local partner.
- At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
Your journey
Tour description:
Exclusively cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists.
(And small traffic roads for extra optional routes.)
Bike stages trip profiles:
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)
- excursion in the Ouche’s Valley : 48 km / elevation gain : 372m / elevation loss : 372m
- stage Dijon – Beaune : 49 km / elevation gain : 378m / elevation loss : 403m
- excursion Beaune – Côte de Beaune – Beaune : 57 km / elevation gain : 715m / elevation loss : 716m
Navigation app – personalized and detailed guidance system:
Besides the maps, we also provide an application accessible on your smartphone that guides you as a GPS device and indicates the points of tourist interest on your route. You will also find the details of the accommodations of your trip and practical information.
How to arrive in Dijon
By train:
From Paris Gare de Lyon train station >> Dijon ville train station (about 1h40 by TGV train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en
By plane:
- From Roissy CDG airport:
– Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station >> Lyon Part-Dieu train station (by TGV train) >> Dijon ville train station (by train).
www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/public-transport
- From Orly airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Gare de Lyon train station >> Dijon ville train station (by TGV train).
– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus) : from Orly Sud > > Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 6 + line 14 >> Paris Gare de Lyon train station >> Dijon ville train station (by TGV train).
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlybus.php
– Orly Val (automatic metro): from Orly Sud or Ouest >> Paris – stop ‘‘Chatelet les Halles’ >> RER D – stop ‘Paris Gare de Lyon’ >> Dijon ville train station (by TGV train).
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php
www.transilien.com/en
www.ratp.fr/en/plans-lignes
- From Beauvais airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Gare de Lyon train station >> Dijon ville train station (by TGV train).
– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> Metro line 1 >> Paris Gare de Lyon train station >> Dijon ville train station (by TGV train).
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes/
- From Lyon – Saint Exupéry airport:
– ‘Rhonexpress’ TRAM transfer to Lyon Part-Dieu train station >> Dijon villetrain station (by train).
https://www.rhonexpress.fr/en/access-and-schedules/23
https://www.lyonaeroports.com/acces-transports/tram-express
Return
If you have to come back to the start point:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility.)
– Beaune train Station >> Dijon train Station (about 20 minutes by train).
– Beaune >> Dijon (by taxi).
If you have to return to Paris (city centre) / Paris Airports:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility.)
– Beaune train station >> Dijon ville train station >> Paris Gare de Lyon (by train + TGV train).
– Beaune train station >> Dijon ville train station >> Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station (by train + TGV train).
Nearby Airport:
– Lyon – Saint Exupéry Airport : www.lyonaeroports.com