+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Along the “Voie Verte” cycling paths: from Dijon to Mâcon
- The bike paths on the green lane
- The nice Romanesque town of Cluny
- The beauty of the South of Bourgogne and its undulating landscapes
(on the minimum basis of 2 pers.)
Reference : BU4
Difficulty : Moderate
Linear trip
From March to November 2019
Departure: daily
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Your cycling tour in Burgundy along the greenway:
From North to South, an exceptional circuit with cycling paths that facilitate your journey !
This itinerary offers a concentration of Southern Burgundy charm : Romanesque art is present in each village, chateaux are witnesses to the passing of time and prestigious vineyards are following you all along the way.
Day 1 : Arrival in Dijon
Welcome to the Capital of Burgundy! Walk around in the medieval streets, have a drink on a café terrace on Place du Bareuzei to taste a Kir with blackcurrant cream. You will be amazed by the numerous old buildings all over the city: Medieval houses, private mansions, imposing town house, places, parks and gardens.
Day 2 : Dijon – Beaune | 45 km
This first bike stage leads you to Beaune, toward the most amazing part of the Burgundy vineyards: the “Côte de Nuits”. You will cross these great names well-known all over the world: Chambolle Musigny, Vosne Romanée, and the most expensive wine of Burgundy: Romanée Conti. Don’t miss the visit of the exceptional castle of Clos Vougeot.
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Follow the ‘decouvertes tour’ and the playful and interactive scenography of the mustard’ history; we propose to watch short movies, to make your own mustard, and to taste some ‘amuse-bouches’ and mustards. You will know everything about the last independent mustard factory in Burgundy.
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.
Day 3 : Beaune – Chalon-sur-Saône | 45 km + option ‘Nolay’ 20 km
Ride in the middle of the “Côte de Beaune” vineyards, as Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Pommard, following the green way. It will lead you thought the vines in this beautiful Burgundian countryside, to Chalon-sur-Saône. We suggest a nice detour in the direction of ‘le château de la Rochepot’, wonderful Medieval fortress, with glazed roof tiles, as well as the typical and charming village of Nolay surrounded by the ‘Hautes Côtes de Beaune’ vineyards.
chât. de Chassagne-Montrachet
Visit the domain of Chassagne-Montrachet, its prestigious cellars dated back to 11th and 14th centuries and discover the Picard’s family savoir-faire and the wine-making process method. We also propose a commented tasting of five great wines of the family Picard’s domain’s, to discover the Chassagne-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin’s terroir.
Day 4 : Chalon-sur-Saône – Cluny | 50 km
Admire the beautiful landscapes of Southern Burgundy. Among the treasures: the chateau de Cormatin and its gardens, unique in France for its exceptionally well-preserved interiors from the reign of Louis 13th (1628). Then you arrive in the beautiful town of Cluny, well known for the vestiges of its Romanesque Abbey founded in 910!
OT Cluny
Discover the Chateau of Cormatin thanks to the guided visit of the 17th apartments, the main stairs, the 1900’s library and the kitchen. Keep going on your own with a walk in the gardens (flowerbeds, labyrinth, copse, the green theater, Lamartine’s walk, vegetable garden).
Day 5 : Cluny – Mâcon | 30 km + option ‘Vineyards & Pierreclos’ 20 km
This last stage will bring you to Berzé-le-Chatel and its mediaeval chateau overlooking the vineyards and the beautiful landscapes that the French poet Lamartine used to admire. Possibility to leave the “Voie Verte” to ride along the small country roads to enter in the heart of Burgundy, riding through charming villages, the ‘chateau de Pierreclos’, and the amazing point of view from ‘La Roche de Solutré’. Keep going to Mâcon following the green way.
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Visit the Abbey of Cluny, former headquarters of the West biggest medieval monastic order: You will discover numerous monastic buildings and vestige of the main church partly destroyed during the French Revolution. You will be amazed by this place grandeur and will easily imagine the greatness of the abbey of the 10th century.
Château de Pierreclos
Visit the medieval château de Pierreclos: Roman chapel, arms’ room, kitchen, bakery, donjon, cellars. Then you will taste some domain of Pierreclos’ wines at the chateau’s shop.
Day 6 : Departure during the day
The little extra with Biking France:
- Private return transfer from Mâcon to Dijon – optional
- Our “Châteaux & wine tasting package” – with entrance fees to
. château du Clos de Vougeot
. Hospices de Beaune
. château de Chassagne-Montrachet (visit & wine tasting)
. château de Cormatin
. Cluny Abbey
Select your category
- from March 1st to April 5th 2019
from November 1st to 30th 2019 - Departure: daily
- from April 6th to October 31st 2019
- Departure: daily
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
SCOTT hybrid bike - 'SUB 20'
Man or Lady frame
- 1 rear saddlebag
- 1 front saddlebag
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 helmet
- 1 counter
KALKHOFF e-bike - 'Jubilee'
Universal frame
- 1 rear saddlebag
- 1 front saddlebag
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 helmet
- 1 counter
Practical details
- Bikes will be delivered at the 1st hotel.
- At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
> How to arrive in Dijon
> Return
Your journey
Tour description:
Exclusively cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists.
(And small traffic roads for extra optional routes.)
GPX files:
Besides the maps and detailed itinerary, we can provide on request the GPX files of your bike stages, as well as a suggestion of free mobile application.
How to arrive in Dijon
By car:
From Paris: A6 then A38 highway > D905. Follow direction « centre ville ».
By train:
From Paris Gare de Lyon train station >> Dijon ville train station (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.)
– Mâcon Ville train station >> Dijon Ville train Station (by train).
– Mâcon >> 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.)
– Mâcon-Loché train station >> Paris Gare de Lyon (by TGV train).
– Mâcon 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 : / 4 testimonials
New Zealand
travel date: 30 August 2018.
The four of us had a fantastic time riding through Burgundy visiting great towns and tasting wines at some of our favourite wineries.
Mexique
travel date: 05 July 2018.
Une expérience magnifique finement augmentée par une soirée inoubliable à ST Boil. Hébergement et dîner incomparables.”
USA
travel date: 16 July 2017.
Very well organized and tailored made trip for our extended family of 9. Gorgeous trip and beautiful hotels. Plus you can’t beat the french food and the burgundy wines. First class customer service. Loved it
France
travel date: 08 August 2016.
Très bonne logistique, très bons circuits
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