Burgundy : Beaune and Beyond
This bike tour will let you experience the charming wine town of Beaune and the beautiful Burgundy vineyards around it.
You will discover Beaune and the famous Hospice de Beaune, founded in 1443. You will also go through the vineyards of the Cote de Beaune with some famous names such as Meursault, Pommard or Puligny-Montrachet among other Chateaux. Visit the old villages of Savigny les Beaune and Chateauneuf and immerge yourself in the 14th century Burgundy!
This trips accommodates cyclists of various abilities, and even non-cyclists who would like to explore Beaune, its history, and even just walk around to discover its beautiful architecture.
BIKE INCLUDED
Region : Burgundy
Duration : 5 Days / 4 Nights
Level :
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Type : On the way
Category : Bike
Trip : Self-guided
Activity : Hybrid
Dates : Starts any day
Click below to see hotels versions.
Day 1 : Arrive in Beaune
Arrive in the wine capital, the city of of Beaune. Before or after your orientation you have time to explore this city and some of its treasures including the Hotel Dieu, also called Hospices de Beaune. Night in centrally located hotel. Wine tastings and guided tours are available when booked in advance.
Accommodation : La Cloche - Beaune - "Beaune"
Accommodation : Hotel Le Cep - "Beaune"
Day 2 : Meursault Vineyards
Option 1 : 12 Miles - 20 Km
Option 2 : 29 Miles - 46 Km
Option 3 : 35 Miles - 56 Km
Option 4 : 42 Miles - 68 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 214 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 461 Meters
Elevation gain 3 : 705 Meters
Elevation gain 4 : 516 Meters
In three riding days, you can choose between several itineraries. We can also suggest some longer, more challenging rides for those interested.
This format allows people of all abilities to come along, including non-riding participants. We can suggest visits by car and arrange spa treatments and other great activities to experience an exciting trip in Burgundy!
- Cotes de Beaunes vineyard area (22-46-68km/14-28-42mi): You will visit Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chagny, Pommard, and then return to Beaune. You will find many opportunities to taste and purchase products along the way. Overnight in Beaune.
- Cotes de Beaunes - challenging option (56km/35mi): this itinerary includes the first option, plus an extra ride to Rochepot Baubigny and Nolay
Accommodation : La Cloche - Beaune - "Beaune"
Accommodation : Hotel Le Cep - "Beaune"
Day 3 : Cycle to Savigny les Beaune
Distance 1 : 39 Miles - 63 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 757 Meters
In three riding days, you can choose between several itineraries. We can also suggest some longer, more challenging rides for those interested.
This format allows people of all abilities to come along, including non-riding participants. We can suggest visits by car and arrange spa treatments and other great activities to experience an exciting trip in Burgundy!
- Cotes de Beaunes vineyard area (22-48km/14-30mi): You will visit Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chagny, Pommard, and then return to Beaune. You will find many opportunities to taste and purchase products along the way. Overnight in Beaune.
- Cotes de Beaunes - challenging option (52km/31mi): this itinerary includes the first option, plus an extra ride to Rochepot Baubigny and Nolay
- Loop around Beaune to Savigny les Beaune (28km/18mi): This itinerary will take you towards Savigny les Beaune, a small village between the Corton Mountain and Beaune. Savigny situated in a very old vineyards which used to belong to the local Dukes and Abbeys. Its 14th C. Castle still reflects the pride and status this vineyard used to have.
- Loop around Chateauneuf (up to 73km/43mi): Ride to Chateauneuf, a beautifully quaint French wine country village over looking the vineyards of the Cote d'Or and the Bourgogne Canal. Its Castle is known as one of Burgundys jewels of the Medieval architecture. This ride is a little bit more challenging due to the distance, but definitely worth it!
Accommodation : La Cloche - Beaune - "Beaune"
Accommodation : Hotel Le Cep - "Beaune"
Day 4 : Bike the Burgundy vineyards
Option 1 : 19 Miles - 30 Km
Option 2 : 46 Miles - 74 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 370 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 896 Meters
In three riding days, you can choose between several itineraries. We can also suggest some longer, more challenging rides for those interested.
This format allows people of all abilities to come along, including non-riding participants. We can suggest visits by car and arrange spa treatments and other great activities to experience an exciting trip in Burgundy!
- Cotes de Beaunes vineyard area (22-48km/14-30mi): You will visit Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chagny, Pommard, and then return to Beaune. You will find many opportunities to taste and purchase products along the way. Overnight in Beaune.
- Cotes de Beaunes - challenging option (52km/31mi): this itinerary includes the first option, plus an extra ride to Rochepot Baubigny and Nolay
- Loop around Beaune to Savigny les Beaune (28km/18mi): This itinerary will take you towards Savigny les Beaune, a small village between the Corton Mountain and Beaune. Savigny situated in a very old vineyards which used to belong to the local Dukes and Abbeys. Its 14th C. Castle still reflects the pride and status this vineyard used to have.
- Loop around Chateauneuf (up to 73km/43mi): Ride to Chateauneuf, a beautifully quaint French wine country village over looking the vineyards of the Cote d'Or and the Bourgogne Canal. Its Castle is known as one of Burgundys jewels of the Medieval architecture. This ride is a little bit more challenging due to the distance, but definitely worth it!
Accommodation : La Cloche - Beaune - "Beaune"
Accommodation : Hotel Le Cep - "Beaune"
Day 5 : Departure Day
Departure after breakfast. Additional nights can be arranged.
Click below to see hotels versions.
Day : 1, 2, 3, 4
The 'Hôtel de la Cloche is a beautiful mansion located in the charming buildings of a former coaching inn from the 16th century with a lovely garden. Only a three minute walk away from the town centre we are glad to welcome you in this old residence with historical caracter.The peaceful setting, the quality of welcome and the many tourist sites will make up a very pleasant memory of your stay. The warm and family atmosphere of our hotel will charm you.
Day : 1, 2, 3, 4
Step across the threshold of Le Cep and enter a totally different world! A privileged welcome, an attentive front desk staff, a warm and cozy atmosphere, all the ingredients to ensure your stay in Beaune is a unique moment. We strive to establish a real relationship with our guests thanks to a friendly and welcoming hotel where you will be the center of attention. Affiliated to the Small Luxury hotels of the World, which include some of the best hotels in the world all representative of their regional identities, Le Cep owes its charm to the uniting of 2 private mansions and their historical 16th century courtyards. The 65 rooms, of which 29 suites, are decorated with antique furnishings, each carefully selected. The names of the rooms are inspired by local villages and Grand Cru wines: Chablis, Clos Vougeot, Romanée Conti, Charmes Chambertiné. Your voyage throughout Burgundy begins here!
Bikes available for your tour |
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The SCOTT SUB Sport 20 (or equivalent) features a sporty trekking geometry that suits trips of all distances. Equipped with a Shimano 30 speed transmission, integrated front and rear lights, a custom Racktime carrier and compatibility with Snap'it accessories, this bike is begging to go on an adventure. Available in men and women versions. Available sizes : Men's M, L, XL ; Women's S, L
Hybrid bike - Standard
SCOTT SUB SPORT 20 - ( or equivalent) INCLUDED 
The SCOTT EA-SUB Active 10 make getting around easier. With comfortable geometry, and ePowered by Bosch with a 400wh battery, those bikes are the ideal touring bike and are ready to provide many kilometers with no worries.
Your bike rental comes with 2 bags (1 Rear pannier + 1 front pannier) so you can easily carry your staff during your ride. Included with your bike rental : -Helmet -Lock -Hand pump -2 spare tubes -Rear pannier -Toolkit -Tire levers -Patch kit -1 souvenir water bottle -Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps on request
Electric assist bike - Standard
SCOTT SUB TOUR ELECTRIC-RIDE 10 - ( or equivalent) with supplement (100€) 
The SCOTT Addict 20 was redesigned from the ground up with those longer days in mind. With new geometry that is less focused on racing and more on enduring, the Addict 20 will be your go to when you're looking to put the miles.
Saddle Bag Containing:
Road bike - Standard
SCOTT ADDICT 20 - ( or equivalent) with supplement (100€) 
The all-new TREK Emonda SLR 7 is the lightest model of the American Brand. Equipped with the Shimano Ultegra Di2 transmission, the gear shift is faster and more precise. Available sizes : XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
Road bike - Performance
TREK EMONDA SLR7 - ( or equivalent) with supplement 
An exclusive geometry well adapted to the widest riding public. Our Tandem MTB will accompany you on long excursions or for more sporty rides. Traveling as a pair will become a new way for you to share your passion. Available in size : M, S Included with your bike rental :
Tandem bike - Premium
LAPIERRE TANDEM - ( or equivalent) with supplement |
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The characteristics of this bike are presented as an example and are not guaranteed Please note that any bike changes during the trip may incur an extra fee. |
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Hybrid bike - Standard
SCOTT SUB SPORT 20 - ( or equivalent)
INCLUDED
The SCOTT SUB Sport 20 (or equivalent) features a sporty trekking geometry that suits trips of all distances. Equipped with a Shimano 30 speed transmission, integrated front and rear lights, a custom Racktime carrier and compatibility with Snap'it accessories, this bike is begging to go on an adventure.
Available in men and women versions. Available sizes : Men's M, L, XL ; Women's S, L
- Your bike rental comes with 2 bags (1 Rear pannier + 1 front pannier) so you can easily carry your stuff during your ride.
- Included with your bike rental :
- Helmet
- Lock
- Hand pump
- 2 spare tubes
- Rear pannier
- Toolkit
- Tire levers
- Patch kit
- 1 souvenir water bottle
- Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps on request
Accessories
INCLUDED
Roadbook for Discovery allows you to travel freely with all the information you need for your trip: Stages, points of interest, itineraries with interactive guidance, travel documents.
All in offline mode, you download your file before leaving, then you have all the information necessary for your trip. (Phone not provided).
INCLUDED
Our roadbooks are complete packages of information that will help you to guide yourself through the itinerary that we have planned and laid out. We have invested significant time and incorporated the feedback of our customers over many years (since 1997!) to make our roadbooks even better. Our roadbooks include: color maps, highlighted routes, touristic information, orientation points to reach hotels, and easy to follow step by step directions (cue-sheets). Please note that for custom itineraries you will not have cue sheets. Only maps and GPS routes.
INCLUDED
Our Travelbooks are complete packages of information that will help you to guide yourself through the itinerary that we have planned and laid out. You will find information about the hotels, itinerary, regional informations...
Option 1: 12 Miles - 20 Km Elevation gain 1 : 214 Meters
Option 2: 29 Miles - 46 Km Elevation gain 2 : 461 Meters
Option 3: 35 Miles - 56 Km Elevation gain 3 : 705 Meters
Option 4: 42 Miles - 68 Km Elevation gain 4 : 516 Meters
Option 1: 39 Miles - 63 Km Elevation gain 1 : 757 Meters
Option 1: 19 Miles - 30 Km Elevation gain 1 : 370 Meters
Option 2: 46 Miles - 74 Km Elevation gain 2 : 896 Meters
Included
- 4 nights of accommodation in superior hotels of charm with private shower and/or bath
- Daily breakfast at each hotel
- Hybrid bike rental included
- Orientation in person with our local guide
- Detailed ROAD BOOK, including details maps, touristic information, step by step itinerary and cue sheets
Guidance Application (phone not provided)
- Comprehensive trip literature
- Technical and emergency support available at all times
What's not included
- Airfare to and from the trip
- Lodging before and after the trip
- Drinks
- Some meals are not included in each destination, which gives you the opportunity to explore regional cuisine on your own. You will find all information needed with our team support in your roadbook.
Informations & Recommendations
Arrival city is Beaune; via Paris Gare de Lyon by train; 2 hour, 30 min. and departure city is Beaune, 2Hrs 10 min to Paris Gare de Lyon. Trains from CDG airport to Dijon possible with connecting train to Beaune.
Tour rates
Contact our tour consultants for more information and an exact rate based upon your travel dates.
| Price from* & per person | Double occupancy | Single supplement (traveling with a group) | Solo traveler (traveling alone) |
| Standard | 870 € | 280 € | 1300 € |
| Upgraded | 1430 € | 640 € | 2210 € |
Accessories
| Accessories | |
| Guidance Application | Included |
| Biking Roadbook | Included |
| Travelbook | Included |
Bikes available
| Bikes available | Options per person |
| Hybrid Bike Rental | |
| Standard | Included |
| Road Bike Rental | |
| Standard | 100 € |
| Premium | 210 € |
| Electric assist bike | |
| Standard | 100 € |
| Tandem Bike Rental | |
| Standard | 25 € |
| I bring my bike | Discount of -90€ if you ride with your own bicycle. |
Please note that any bike changes during the trip may incur an extra fee.
Services available
| Services available | |
| Cancelation insurance | 6% |
| Luggage transfer | |
| On a 2-person basis | 155 €/pers |
United States
We had a wonderful trip! The routes were good and avoided much time on main highways. Our top (favorite) hotels were the hotel in Autun (Les Urselines) and the hotel in Bannay. The dinner in Bannay was family style and a wonderful experience with the cook eating with us and several other guests all eating a talking together. We would probably not recommend the hotel again in Corbigny, but the food in their restaurant was very good and we purchased the best chevre of the trip in a fromagerie in that town! For longer trips like ours, we would recommend a mid-trip meeting with a mechanic to clean and lube the chains the bikes. Our chains were super dirty and dry by the end! Thanks for working so hard on this trip - we thoroughly enjoyed it!
G. Tucsa
United States
I had a great time in France! I spent the first and last night of my trip in Paris, and stayed in Beaune for 4 nights. The hotel was pleasant and clean, nothing too glamorous, but pretty much what you'd expect from a 3 star hotel. The staff was nice, most French people in my experience aren't fluent in English, but are very helpful. My favorite place in the hotel was the garden - I'd sit outside in the evenings after dinner. It was light until 9:30pm, so I'd read my book and enjoy a glass of Pinot noir :). Biking was a great experience! I loved the French countryside and chateaus I saw along the way. I found the routes very challenging, but I think it was largely due to the hot weather and humidity (it was over 90 deg F every day, although I'll take that over rain any day!) I actually skipped the last day of biking, and took the train instead to Nuits St George and walked around, visiting wineries. I also went swimming to the Cote Plage in Beaune, which I highly recommend to anyone traveling there in the summer, and it's only a 10 minute bike ride from the hotel. Overall I had a great time! I travelled alone, and I'd definitely advise anyone else to go for it too! Thanks, Gina
United States
Bikes are pretty good. Hotel is great and folks are very nice here. Given all that, and a little rain today, we are enjoying it – terrain and routes are wonderful. Wine is very good.
Casual : Beginners and occasional cyclists. Easiest tours we provide. Typically flatter terrain, no notable hills or anything of a steep gradient.
Hobby : Weekend riders. People with some cycling experience, rolling countryside, possible short climbs.
Active : Cyclists with experience on longer rides. Hilly terrain with reasonable amount of climbs and difficulty
Pro : Avid cyclists, ride every week and love long and challenging rides. Dream on riding the Tour de France cols.
Comparison chart : (15km/hrs)
| Average dist (miles) | Average dist (km) | Elevation max/day (m) | Average hours | |
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| Casual |
< 28 | < 45 | < 300m | 3-4 |
| Hobby |
18 - 35 | 30 - 55 | 300-550m | 3-5 |
| Active |
30 - 60 | 50 - 100 | 550-1000m | 4-6 |
| Pro |
> 60 | > 100 | > 1000m | > 5 |
Some of our tours can be in 2 different level, we have itinerary for both versions
Casual : Beginners and occasional hikers. Typically flatter terrain with just rolling hills.
Hobby : Weekend hikers. People with some experience hiking around trails.
Active : Hikers with experience on longer hikes. Hilly terrain with some steep gradients.
Pro : Randonneurs avides, randonnée chaque semaine et adore les longues et difficiles randonnées.
Comparison chart : (4km/hrs)
| Average dist (miles) | Average dist (km) | Elevation max/day (m) | Average hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casual |
< 6 | < 10 | < 150m | 2.5 |
| Hobby |
6 - 9 | 10 - 15 | 150-300m | 25-375 |
| Active |
9 - 11 | 11 - 18 | 300-450m | 3.75 - 4.5 |
| Pro |
> 11 | > 18 | > 450m | 4.5-6 |
Some of our tours can be in 2 different level, we have itinerary for both versions