The great wines of Burgundy by bike, from Dijon to Chalon sur Saône - 7 Days
Discover the vineyards of the Côtes de Nuits and Côtes de Beaune
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© Alain Doire - BFC Tourisme
© Alain Doire - BFC Tourisme
Highlights
The city of Beaune and its famous Hospices
The Climats de Bourgogne, listed as a UNESCO heritage site
The tastings of the Grands Crus of Burgundy
The Voie des Vignes, a charming and peaceful cycling route
The Château Clos de Vougeot, a true symbol of the region's history
From Dijon to Chalon sur Saône between vineyards and valleys
From Dijon, start a 7-day cycling trip in the heart of the great vineyards of Burgundy. This region will soon have no more secrets for you.
This cycling trip starts in the beautiful city of Dijon with its varied and rare architecture. Take advantage of your arrival in the historical capital of the duchy of Burgundy to stroll through its streets and taste some local specialties.
The urban landscape quickly gives way to the fresh air of the countryside. Throughout your stay, you have the opportunity to stop in the different vineyards on your way and taste the Grands Crus of Burgundy. Land of the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grape varieties, this oenological journey is a joy for wine lovers but also initiates the curious who wish to learn more. The Côtes de Nuits and Côtes de Beaune appellations are in the spotlight during these 7 days of cycling. You will ride safely on itineraries with grandiose panoramas. The Voie des vignes, as its name indicates, guides you through the heart of the prestigious Burgundy vineyards. The villages crossed promise beautiful discoveries and tastings in Pommard, Meursault, Puligny Montrachet or Vosne-Romanée. With the help of this greenway, you pedal along the vineyard paths and the Climats of Burgundy listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (In Burgundy, a Climat is a delimited parcel of land with its own geological characteristics and vines of a single variety).
This bicycle trip also offers other surprises. At the bend of the vineyards, you will discover enchanting castles, peaceful villages full of flowers, and impressive properties and estates that make the richness of the region. You will stop in Beaune, a famous city with cobblestone streets, internationally known for its hospices and its annual wine auction. You can visit some of the many historical monuments along your cycling route. We particularly recommend the Château de Corabœuf, a precious testimony of the region’s past; and the La Ferté Abbey which plunges you into the heart of the 18th century.
This journey reveals many secrets that each actor, medieval village, wine estate shares with you out of love for its history, its land and its region, out of pride in its culture and traditions. By its generosity and its welcome, Burgundy quickly makes you one of its new ambassadors and already invites you to a new cycling adventure.
Leisure DIJON 52km 304m 
Leaving Dijon, you follow the Burgundy Canal cycle route, lined with locks and typical lock houses. The flat, shady route takes you along the calm waters of the canal to Pont-de-Pany. Make a short stop at Lac de Bir to enjoy the peaceful surroundings before returning to Fleurey-sur-Ouche. You then leave the canal to climb towards Mâlain, where the ruins of a medieval castle dominate the valley. The route then passes through Ancey and Lantenay, offering fine panoramic views of the Auxois hills. The descent to Velars-sur-Ouche leads back to the canal, where the greenway takes you leisurely back to Dijon.
For a shorter alternative, turn around at Pont de Pany and return via the canal on the same road.
From DIJON to BEAUNE 52km 338m
Leaving from Dijon, this route quickly plunges you into the world of Burgundy’s great wines. You’ll travel along the first hillsides of the Côtes de Nuits, past villages with evocative names: Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot and its emblematic château, witness to the monastic history of the vineyards. In Nuits-Saint-Georges, the beating heart of the local wine industry, a stopover is a must to discover its cellars and heritage. Continuing on to the Côte de Beaune, you pass through rolling countryside where the vines stretch as far as the eye can see. The route takes you to Aloxe-Corton, famous for its grands crus, before reaching Beaune, former city of the Dukes of Burgundy. Stroll through its narrow streets and don’t miss its wine museum, which traces the region’s wine-growing history.
BEAUNE 65km 966m
This magnificent loop to the southwest of Beaune takes you to the heights of the region’s vineyards.
You will quickly reach the wine village of Pommard and take the direction of the cliffs of Saint-Romain offering a breathtaking view on the vineyards of the Côtes de Beaune. With a little luck you will see peregrine falcons nesting on these cliffs.
You then ride towards the Cirque du bout du monde with its spectacular rocky slopes carved by the Cozanne river into the limestone. Before returning to Beaune, don’t hesitate to add a stop to visit the Château de Corabœuf, a classified historical monument.
From BEAUNE to CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE 45km 270m
You leave Beaune and its hospices in the direction of Chalon-sur-Saône, the world cradle of photography.
The itinerary leads you to the discovery of the vineyards of the Côtes de Beaune which includes Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chagny, Pommard or Santenay. On the program of this day: visits of cellars and authentic villages, gourmet breaks in the vineyards and panoramas on the mountains of Burgundy.
CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE 50km 188m
Today, you ride south of Chalon sur Saône on this loop which leads you to the imposing La Ferté Abbey. You can visit the abbey palace with its interior dating from the 18th century as well as its English-style park in the middle of hundred-year-old trees.
CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE
End of stay after your breakfast. Have a safe journey home!
Essential Range
You want to enjoy your itinerary without anything fancy. Our ”essential” range offers a simple accommodation for a good night’s rest in a simple hotel, guesthouse, rest house or hostel.
Starting from 680€/participant in Self Guided option | See detailed prices
Comfort Range
Our quality standard at Abicyclette. This type of accommodation includes 2 and 3 stars hotels. Depending on the itinerary, you might spend some nights in approved guesthouses. You enjoy a double bedroom with private bathroom and toilet and adapted welcome for you and your bikes.
Starting from 840€/participant in Self Guided option | See detailed prices
Privilege Range
Opt for total comfort in charming 3 and 4 star hotels which offer all the services you need and a special welcome for you and your bikes.
Starting from 1200€/participant in Self Guided option | See detailed prices
Price includes
- Accommodation: 6 nights in a Double room
- 6 breakfasts
- Luggage transfer
- Phone assistance 24/7
- Access to our exclusive travel application to follow your route, inform you about places of interest, restaurants, facilitate your assistance in case of emergency, find all your travel documents and our practical advice.
- Application fee
- Taxes
- The trip itineraries available on the following supports:
- Loan of a Bicycle GPS uploaded with full itinerary of the trip
- Cycling practical guide including topo maps, restaurant recommendations for lunch & dinner
- Day 1 : A personalized greeting with our team at the beginning of the trip to receive your travel documents
Price does not include
- bike rental (see option)
- Breakfast on day 1
- Lunches
- Dinners not included in "Price includes"
- Drinks, visits & other personal expenses
Homemade and fully tested itineraries
- Routes selected for their cycling and touristic interest entirely tested and away from traffic
- Accomodations selected for their hospitality, atmosphere, services and quality meals
- A flexible organisation to suit you needs and wishes: You choose the date you want to you leave on! We check the availability of each accomodation to make sure it is possible.
Close assistance
- One of our guides greets you on your first day. He will hand out all the needed documents for the trip (hotel vouchers, maps of the area,GPS, practical guide), get you settled on your bikes (for rental bikes).
- Phone assistance, you can reach the Abicyclette team whenever you need
- A Luggage transfer service which respects your hours of rest (we pick them up after 10:00 and deliver them before 16:00)
Follow your itinerary anyway you like – modern, practical, traditional
- We loan you a GPS so that you can easily follow your itinerary without having to look for your way around (bike support included)
- Access to our exclusive travel application to follow your route, inform you about places of interest, restaurants, facilitate your assistance in case of emergency, find all your travel documents and our practical advice.
- A practical cycling guide with all the useful information (addresses, highlights for the day, topo maps, and touristic information)
You can also
- Rent a high end quality bike for real comfort, cycling pleasure and reliability a long trip requires.
- Suscribe to a Cancelation or Multi Risk insurance policy which cover you in case something unexpected comes up.
On our guided tours (for groups on demand), we accompany you every step of the way
- One of our state qualified instructor and professional cycling guide accompanies you every step of the way
- Full board (all meals covered unless asked otherwise)
- A picnic buffet set up for lunch with a wide choice of fresh and local produce
We offer a high-end bike rental service. Our bikes are suited for road and gravel road long-distance cycling. Fully equipped and highly reliable, they are faithful travel companions.
Our rentals include a "breakage and theft guarantee" for peace of mind when travelling. Information and details from your advisor.
Touring bikeAluminum frame Supplied equipment per bike
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EbikeAluminum frame Supplied equipment per bike
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Children's BikeSupplied equipment per bike
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Child trailer |  |
Tag along bikeSupplied equipment per bike
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Getting here
Departure city : DIJON
Coming by car
- at 2h from LYON
- at 3h15 from PARIS
- at 6h from BORDEAUX
Coming by train
- Dijon train station - 2h45 from Paris
Coming by plane
- Lyon Saint Exupéry airport
- Bâle airport
- Geneva Airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
Arrival city : CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE
Coming by car
- at 3h30 from PARIS
- at 6h from BORDEAUX
- at 1h30 from LYON
Coming by train
- Chalon-sur-Saône train station - 3h from Paris
Coming by plane
- Lyon Saint Exupéry airport
- Geneva Airport
- Bâle airport
*Parking: Since many of our clients travel by train or plane, we do not include parking in our packages. In addition, many accommodations don’t have the capacity to park a vehicle for the duration of your cycling vacation. So if you’re planning to arrive by car, we suggest you check parking options when you make your reservation. If you reserve a parking space at the first or last accommodation of your stay, you must pay the accommodation provider on site.
* Abicyclette Voyages accompanies you on demand, including transportation solutions.
How to get back to the starting point
- By train from City of Dijon to Town of Chalon-sur-Saône in 0h40
- Return by car in 1h00 to your starting point
- Private shuttle: see detailed fares or contact us
Recommended equipment
Bike
- Hybrid Bike or Touring Bike or Gravel Bike
- 18 to 30-speed transmission
- 26- to 29-inch wheels
- Tires: 35 to 42 section, reinforced against punctures
- Disc brakes recommended
- 2 bottle cages
- Bell
- Front and rear lighting
Clothing and equipment
- Helmet (supplied with bike rental unless otherwise specified locally)
- 1 bike mount for smartphone to use the mobile route planner application
- Suitable cycling clothing:
- bib, shorts or tights: elastic and breathable, to facilitate movement and wick away perspiration
- Breathable T-shirts, synthetic or merino wool
- Breathable windbreaker
- Thermal or fleece jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- 1 pair of cycling shoes
- 1 backpack or 1 or 2 carrier bags
- 1 or 2 water bottles (supplied with bike rental in France)
- 1 lock (supplied with bike rental)
- Technical details, recommended by the team for optimum comfort:
- 1 pair of gloves or mittens, depending on season and destination
- Padded bib (chamois)
- High-visibility vest or fluorescent belt
- Neck warmer and cap
Bike maintenance
- Emergency repair kit: 2 or 3 inner tubes, patches, pump, tire levers, multi-tools
- Maintenance kit: rag, oil, brake pads
Other
- A suitcase for your belongings carried in the vehicle (limited to one per person)
- Street clothes
- 1 pair of evening shoes
- Fleece jacket for the evening
- Toiletry bag
- Telephone and charger
Terms of payment and cancellation
The full terms and conditions of sale are available here: https://www.abicyclette-voyages.com/conditions-generales-de-vente/
Booking and payment
- Departure more than 30 days before your booking: payment of a deposit of 30%, excluding insurance, at the time of booking. If you have taken out travel insurance, it must be paid in full at the time of booking to guarantee its validity.
- Departure within 30 days of your booking: payment of the total cost of your stay. Or payment of the balance of the holiday if you have already paid a deposit.
Cancellation of the Contract
You may cancel the Contract at any time before the start of the Tour, subject to payment of a cancellation fee. Any total or partial cancellation will incur the following costs per participant:
| Cancellation period | Fees |
| From the date of Booking to 60 days or more before departure or the 1st day of the programme | 5% of the total cost of the Tour (including options); a minimum of 100 euros including VAT will be charged to the Customer |
| Between 59 and 30 days before departure or on the 1st day of the programme | 10% of the total cost of the Tour (including options); a minimum of 120 euros including VAT will be charged to the Customer
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| Between 29 and 10 days before departure or on the 1st day of the programme | 30% of the total amount of the Tour (including options) a minimum of 150 euros including VAT will be charged to the Customer |
| Entre 9 à 7 jours avant le départ ou le 1er jour du programme | 45% du montant total du Voyage (options incluses) |
| Between 9 and 7 days before departure or on the 1st day of the programme | 75% of the total cost of the trip (including options) |
| Less than 3 days to the day of departure or the 1st day of the programme | 100% of the total cost of the trip (including options) |
| No show on day of departure or 1st day of programme |
Duration 7 days and 6 nights
Level Leisure
Departure date From March 15th to November 8th
Destination Burgundy
Themes Greenways & Canals
Heritage
Electric bike trips
Fine wine & Dining
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Personalized service 
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DIJON
Arrive to Dijon on your own.
Welcome with our guide for a briefing before the beginning of your bike trip. Enjoy your evening in the capital of Burgundy.
Meeting with our local guide
Before your first ride, we invite you to meet one of our guides, at your place of departure. A time of exchange, a privileged moment to give you our last practical tips, must-see places and experiences, to answer all your questions, take care of your bike fitting to begin your trip.