The Ultimate Cycling Tour of Southern Burgundy

Capital of Burgundy, Dijon has a unique charm. Settle into your hotel before enjoying a stroll through the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its medieval streets, half-timbered houses and historic monuments such as the Dukes' Palace.

Dinner at your leisure and night in a 3* hotel.

51 km - Duration about : 4h00

Start your adventure by leaving Burgundy's historic capital to follow the famous Route des Grands Crus. This cycle path takes you through renowned vineyards such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée and Clos de Vougeot. You'll be seduced by the diversity of the wine-growing landscapes, which change with the seasons. Each region offers the perfect opportunity for a wine tasting and to discover Burgundian savoir-faire. Continue your journey through the climats of the Côte de Nuits before arriving in Beaune. Don't miss a visit to the famous Hospices with their colorful tiled roofs.

Dinner at your leisure and night in a charming 3* hotel in the heart of Beaune.

42 km - Duration about : 4h00

This morning, still on the Voie des Vignes, you'll pass through the famous domains of Pommard and Meursault. Depending on the season, you'll have the chance to watch winegrowers at work, either by hand or with horses. You'll then continue on the Voie Verte, an old railroad line converted into a cycle path. This part of the route is particularly pleasant, offering splendid panoramas of the surrounding countryside. Enjoy the serenity of the Saône valley before reaching Chalon-sur-Saône.

In the evening, be sure to try local specialties such as escargots de Bourgogne, bœuf bourguignon or oeufs en meurette.

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Dinner at your leisure and night in a 3* hotel with spa.

46 km - Duration about : 4h00

Today, you join the Voie Bleue, a cycling route linking Luxembourg to Lyon. Following the tranquil course of the Saône, this cycle path offers enchanting panoramas of the river and its biodiversity. You'll pass through varied landscapes of fields and forests, punctuated by small villages. Ideal for a lunch break with local flavors.

You arrive in Tournus at the end of the day. Here, time stands still as you stroll through the medieval streets of this charming town, brimming with secrets!

Dinner at your leisure and night in a 3* period hotel.

61 km - Duration about : 5h

The Voie Bleue will take you all the way to Mâcon. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere along the river. Like a bird sanctuary, the banks of the Saône are home to storks, kingfishers and many other species. Keep your eyes wide open! At Mâcon, you leave the river behind to join an old railway line that has been converted into a cycle path. In the heart of the countryside, this Voie Verte takes you to the longest tunnel in Europe dedicated to cyclists, a former railway tunnel 1.6 km long. A unique experience!

At the end of the day, you reach Cluny. This equestrian town, famous for its horse stables and its Abbey of Three Spires, welcomes you for the night. Don't miss a tour of the town center, with its fascinating history.

Dinner at your leisure and night in a 3* hotel.

51 km - Duration about : 4h30

You leave Cluny in the morning. From the top of the hill, take time to admire the view over the town - you won't be disappointed. You then pedal through the forest for a few kilometers and arrive at the small village of Cormatin. A visit to its château and gardens is a wonderful discovery, and one we highly recommend.

You then continue into the heart of the Burgundy countryside, still surrounded by vineyards, before reaching Chalon-sur-Saône for the evening.

A very pleasant final ride, a perfect conclusion to this trip to Burgundy.

Dinner at leisure and night in a 3* hotel with spa.

After breakfast, go to the train station to reach Dijon.

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