The great Burgundy vineyards from Dijon to Chalon

6 days / 4 days riding  / ref. BU5 / Difficulty Moderate / Linear trip
from 700 €
per person

Your cycling tour in Burgundy:

Discover Burgundy in idle mode. 5 stages by bike from Dijon to Chalon-sur Saône, in the midst of the vineyards. A new experience a day, a new viewpoint on these wonderful Burgundians sceneries. The pace of this trip will allow you to take advantage to the full of the stage cities, and to take your time to explore the treasures all around.

Tour highlights

  • Bike paths and ‘Voies Vertes’ to bike safely
  • The perfect itinerary to discover Burgundy and its wines in a week
  • Two nights in each city to enjoy a bit more

Day 1Arrival in Dijon


Enter in the city of the Dukes of Burgundy. Walk around in the historic city, filled with its built heritage: old houses with timber frames, “hotels particuliers” sometimes with glazed tiles roofs, so typical of Burgundy. And the Ducal palace which from now on is home to the Fine Arts Museum, and many more architectural interests.

Day 2Dijon – Beaune | 49 km


With this first itinerant stage you will enter the splendid landscapes of the ‘Côtes de Nuits’: vineyards for as far as the eye can see, typical Burgundian villages, little castles made in ocre stones. Famous vineyards of Burgundy will slowly parade before your eyes, while you will have to follow the bicycle paths: Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot, Nuits-Saint-Georges

Optional
Visit of the chateau du Clos de Vougeot (Included in the "Visit Package")

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.

Optional
Visit of the Hospices de Beaune (Included in the "Visit Package")
Hôtel Dieu - Beaune

Alain DOIRE_Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Tourisme

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 'Côte de Beaune' | 57 km


We invite you to leave the bicycle path for one stage, at the heart of Burgundy, you will follow the small country roads which will lead you off the beaten track. Then you will be right uphill in the ‘Côtes de Beaune’. The Castle of Rochepot is a must-see, you will be privileged, with a breathtaking view on the Valley. Follow then to Nolay and reach Beaune between bicycle paths and little roads.

Optional
Visit of Edmond Fallot's handmade Mustard factory (Included in the "Visit Package")
Moutarderie Fallot

Moutarderie Fallot

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.

Day 4Beaune – Chalon via the 'Green Way' | 47 km


From Beaune, follow the “Greenway” in the midst of the Côtes de Beaune: Pommard, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet are the famous vineyards that you will cross. One thing appears obvious, you need to visit at least one of these villages! After Chagny, change of scenery: ride along the Canal du Centre that leads you to Chalon.

Optional
Commented wine tasting at the Domaine de Chassagne-Montrachet (Included in the "Visit Package")
dégustation Chassagne Montrachet

chât. de Chassagne-Montrachet

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.

Day 5Excursion to Mercurey | 48 km


Go back up the Canal du Centre on the bike path so you can reach the charming village of Rully and its vineyards. Follow the vines through the famous village of Mercurey, and ride across in the middle of the Côtes Chalonnaises to the small town of Givry. And head toward Chalon using the bicycle trail.

Optional
Wine tasting at the chateau de Chamirey in Mercurey (Included in the "Visit Package")
Mercurey

Domaine de Chamirey

Enjoy a tasting of 4 or 5 wines including 2 Premier Cru accompanied with ‘gougère’, in an elegant Italian-influenced family castle, built at the beginning of the 18th century.

Day 6Departure during the day


The little extra with Biking France (optional):


  • Private return transfer from Châlon-sur-Saône to Dijon
  • Our « Visit Package », with entrance fees to

. château du Clos de Vougeot
. Hospices de Beaune
. Edmond Fallot Mustard factory
. château de Chassagne-Montrachet (commented wine tasting)
. château de Chamirey (wine tasting)


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Your accommodation

These hotels offer all the comfort and well-earned rest after a cycling day (private bathroom). A perfect place to enjoy all the centres of interest around.
These hotels provide charming services on high quality as well as a great location.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.
Including :

• 5 nights’ with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
• Equipped cycle rental for 4 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

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (5 nights included)
• Transfer from Chalon-sur-Saône to Dijon and personal bike repatriation

Including :

• 5 nights’ with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
• Equipped cycle rental for 4 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

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (5 nights included)
• Transfer from Chalon-sur-Saône to Dijon and personal bike repatriation

Children discount :from 0 to 2 years old : - 90%
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)

SCOTT hybrid bike - 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 journeyHow to arrive in DijonReturn

Your journey

Tour description

Exclusively cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists.

Bike stages trip profiles
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)

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 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/

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 (about 50 minutes 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