Bike tour between chateaux and vineyards
- 4 days / 3 days riding
- / ref. BU6
- / Difficulty Moderate
- / Round trip
Your bike tour in Burgundy:
In a few days, we suggest you to discover Burgundy, out of the beatten tracks. You will follow the ‘green way’ through the amazing vineyards of the ‘Côte de Nuits’. Then, you will enter in the green Burgundy and follow the Ouche’s valley to go back to Dijon.
Tour highlights
- An itinerary out of the beaten tracks
- A nice mix between vineyards, countryside and canals
- The amazing town of Beaune, and its so well-known ‘Hospices’
Day 1 Arrival in Dijon
Walk around the city of Dijon! You will be surprised by the heritage variety: the medieval streets, the mansion houses, some of them with glazed tiles roof, timber framed houses, and Haussmanian boulevards.
Day 2 Dijon – Beaune | 49 km
Follow the green way to explore the famous ‘Côte de Nuits’ vineyards: Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Clos Vougeot… Stop when you wish for a visit or a wine tasting!
Bénédicte Manière – Clos de Vougeot
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.
Patriarche Père et fils
Visit one of the biggest wine cellars of Burgundy, 4 little movies tell the story of Père & Fils House all along the visit route. You will be able to taste 10 of the greatest Burgundy wines with a tastevin offered.
Extra night in Beaune + bike excursion “Côte de Beaune” (57 km)
Keep riding along the green way though the amazing “Côte de Beaune” vineyards and the typical villages of Burgundy: Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard. The itinerary leads you to the castle of La Rochepot, famous for its glazed tiles roofs. Follow your way along countryside roads to Beaune.
Day 3 Beaune – Châteauneuf | 35 km
Leave Beaune on the bike path to Savigny-les-Beaune and its castle. Enter in the nice Burgundy countryside; on each part of the itinerary you will be surrounded by small hills scattered by typical villages. Join Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, picturesque old village perched on high, protected by its chateau dating back to the 12th and 15th centuries!
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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 4 Châteauneuf – Dijon | 42 km
This stage leads you to Dijon along the ‘Vallée de l’Ouche’, peaceful river crossing the forest. You will ride along the Canal de la Bourgogne used by barges and tourist boats. You will get into Dijon using the ‘Green Way’!
Departure at the end of the stage.
Possibility to book an extra night in Dijon.
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The chateau de Châteauneuf opens its doors to make you travel in time: From 12th to 18th century, the castle has been built, converted, developed according to the needs of each one of its owners. You will visit the donjon, the Philippe Pot manor, the Main building, the chapel, the south tour… and will discover its amazing history through the ages.
The little extra with Biking France (optional):
Our « Visit Package », with entrance fees to
. château du Clos de Vougeot
. Patriarches Père & Fils (wine tasting in Beaune)
. Hospices de Beaune
. château de Chateauneuf-en-Auxois
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Your accommodation
During your tour, you will stay at the Château de Sainte Sabine: a 4* château-hotel dating from the 16th century, built in a former monastery and beautifully renovated. Located in the heart of an 8-hectare park, it offers a panoramic view on the medieval village of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois.
• 3 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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A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
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City taxes
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Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
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Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (3 nights included)
• 3 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
•
A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
•
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 (3 nights included)
• 3 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
•
A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
•
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 (3 nights included)
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%
(Children's discounts only apply when triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by at least 2 people paying the full rate)
Hybrid bike BERGAMONT Vitess 6 - 27 speed gears
(bike included in this tour)
OPEN or CLOSED frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 handlebar pannier
- 1 smartphone holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock per couple
Helmet not provided.
(These models of bike may be replaced by another one, similar)
e-bike BERGAMONT E-Horizon 4 RT
UNIVERSAL frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 handlebar pannier
- 1 smartphone holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock per couple
Helmet not provided.
(These models of e-bike may be replaced by another one, similar)
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 travel app
You’ll have personalized access to our travel app, which you can download onto your smartphone.
This app includes all your cycling stages, tourist and practical content, as well as your accommodation. The application will guide you along your route, like a GPS, during your cycling stages.
If you would like a printed version of the roadbook (including color maps of your stages), please let us know when you book your trip. It will be provided at your first accommodation.
Your journey
Tour description
Mix of cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists and low traffic countryside roads.
Bike stages trip profiles
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)
- stage Dijon – Beaune : 49 km / elevation gain : 378m / elevation loss : 403m
- option: excursion Beaune – Côte de Beaune – Beaune : 57 km / elevation gain : 715m / elevation loss : 716m
- stage Beaune – Châteuneuf-en-Auxois : 35 km / elevation gain : 575m / elevation loss : 322m
- stage Châteuneuf-en-Auxois – Dijon : 42 km / elevation gain : 176m / elevation loss : 404m
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 return to Paris (city centre) / Paris Airports:
- 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.)
– Dijon-ville train station >> Paris Gare de Lyon (by TGV train).
– Dijon-ville train station >> Lyon Part Dieu train station (by train) >> Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station (by TGV train).
Nearby Airport:
– Lyon – Saint Exupéry Airport : www.lyonaeroports.com
Trip overall rating : / 8 testimonials
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« Je recommande »Marie Pierre France« Un régal de se promener entre vignes, châteaux, canaux et rivières. Étapes de choix à Beaune et ... »
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« Great experience!!! »Rosemary USA« Lovely countryside. The ride is a bit difficult at times but overall a great activity to do in France. »
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« Très satisfait de notre sejour »Frederic France« La route des grands crus est magnifique et le choix des routes très pertinentes. L etape vers Chateauneuf ... »
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« Des rencontres sympathiques »Blandine France« Une belle expérience dans une belle région. VAE conseillés en raison des dénivelés de certaines ... »
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« Enchanté »Philippe Belgique« Nous avons été enchanté Bravo pour votre accueil téléphonique efficace et souriant. Nous reviendrons »
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« Très agréable voyage »Isabelle France« Nous avons passé un très agréable voyage entre amies , la dernière journée en descente était parfaite. ... »
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« Nous reviendrons à coup sur ! »Michel France« Troisième escapade randovélo en trois ans et toujours le même bonheur ! De la Bretagne à la Bourgogne en ... »
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« Première expérience très appréciée »Muriel France« Nous envisageons de renouveler très vite: formidable de redécouvrir une région à vélo, au rythme plus ... »
