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Southern Burgundy Bike Tour

A cultural escape by bike in the heart of Burgundy
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  • Duration 5 days
  • Activity Biking
  • Holiday among adults
  • Theme rivers and canals, countryside, wineries
565€

Information : Southern Burgundy Bike Tour

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  • Roadbooks French
  • Abbaye de Cluny - Bourgogne Franche-Comté Tourisme
  • Voie Bleue - Baussanne Yvann
  • Chateau de Cormatin - Marion Barthe
  • Voie Verte - Marion Barthe
  • Abbaye Saint-Philibert de Tournus - Bourgogne Franche-Comté Tourisme
  • Voie Verte - Marion Barthe
  • Cathédrale Saint-Vincent Chalon-sur-Saône - Bourgogne Franche-Comté Tourisme

Presentation

This South Burgundy cycling itinerary, entirely on cycle paths, invites you on a journey through the history and culture of South Burgundy.

From Chalon sur Saône, the Voie Bleue takes you along the river to Mâcon and its famous wines. In the middle of nature, you'll appreciate the calm of the Saône and the many birds it shelters. Halfway along the route, you'll stop off at Tournus, a town with a rich historical heritage and colorful facades. The rest of the journey takes you along the Voie Verte, a former railroad line now converted into a cycle path. You'll discover the town of Cluny, famous for its national horse stud and abbey founded in 910. 

This trip is also available in a 4* version. Please contact us for rates.

You'll love

  • The route entirely on cycle paths
  • The peace and quiet of the Burgundy countryside
  • The history of the area
  • Stroll the narrow streets of Tournus and Cluny
  • Our personalized guidance application
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Program : Southern Burgundy Bike Tour

  • D1 Arrival in Chalon-sur-Saône

    Arrive at the end of the day.

    Settle into your accommodation before taking a stroll around town. Birthplace of photography, you can visit the Nicéphore Niépce museum.

     

    Dinner and night in a 3* hotel with spa.

  • D2 Cycling from Chalon-sur-Saône to Tournus

    35 km - Duration about : 2h30

    Your first day's cycling begins on the Voie Bleue route. This waterside cycle path offers calm, relaxing landscapes that you'll never tire of. Through fields and vineyards, you'll catch glimpses of barges sailing up the Saône.

    The arrival at Tournus will not leave you indifferent. Known for its Saint-Philibert Abbey, a masterpiece of Romanesque art, this lively medieval town welcomes you for the night.

     

    Dinner on your own and night in a 3* hotel.

  • D3 Cycling from Tournus to Cluny

    61 km - Duration about : 5h

    You continue along the wild Saône, home to numerous species of birds such as storks and kingfishers.... Past Mâcon, you leave the river behind and return to the vineyards. This cycling route takes you to Europe's longest tunnel reserved for cyclists. At 1.6 km long, it's a former railway tunnel. A unique experience!

    In the distance, the three bell towers of Cluny Abbey come into view. This edifice is an impressive testimony to medieval architecture and a must-see for all history lovers. This equestrian city is also famous for its horse stud and the many horse shows that take place there. The town is full of little streets to visit, so you'll have plenty to do in the evening.

     

    Dinner and night in a 3* hotel.

  • D4 Cycling from Cluny to Chalon-sur-Saône

    51 km - Duration about : 4h30

    The bike route takes you first through the forest. We recommend a stop at Château de Cormatin. Surrounded by its moat and several hectares of parkland, it's set in a pretty, authentic village whose streets you'll love strolling through. Wander around the gardens at your own pace, or opt for a guided tour to learn all about the history of the place.

    Continue north. There's nothing more pleasant than cycling through the hills of Burgundy, with their sublime views over the vineyards. You'll follow the railroad line back to Chalon-sur-Saône and your accommodation for the night.

     

    Dinner on your own and night in a 3* hotel with spa.

  • D5 Departure

    Departure after breakfast.

Tariffs

From April to October departures every day

In double room

Adult : 565 €
Teenager (12 - 17 yo) :  565 €
Baby (0 - 1 yo) : 50 €

In triple room

Adult : 535  €
Teenager (12 - 17 yo) : 535 €
Baby (0 - 1 yo) : 50 €

In single room

760 €

Solo traveler

935 €

What's included ?

  • 4 nights and breakfasts in a 3* hotel
  • Luggage transport
  • Personalized travel file on the Safrantours app
  • Updated GPS tracks
  • Technical and logistical assistance 7/7

Optional

  • Bike rental from:
    • Adult and teenager : 110 €
    • E-bikes for adults and teenagers: 190 €
    • Baby seat : 30 €

What's not included ?

  • Dinners 
  • Drinks and extras
  • Visits to recommended points of interest
  • Return trip from your home to the first accommodation on the route
  • Optional insurance

Characteristics of circuits

Unaccompanied cycling tour

Daily stages: between 35 km and 61 km

Type of roads : Cycle paths, vineyard/agricultural tracks and quiet country roads

Type of bike required: mountain bikes

Organisation

The rides are more about discovery than sport. Your luggage is transported from accommodation to accommodation by us, and an application accompanies you throughout your stay. We also provide logistical and technical assistance.

The accommodations (**and *** hotels) have been chosen for their atmosphere, quality of welcome, architecture and environment.

N.B.: the accommodations described above are given for information only and are subject to change according to availability at the time of final booking.

Some stages of the tour are offered without evening meals. At these stages, there are many different catering options.

Access

By car

From Paris, A6 highway, exit 25 Chalon-sur-Saône

From Lyon, A6 highway, exit 26 Chalon-sur-Saône

By air

Lyon or Dijon airport, then train to Chalon-sur-Saône

By train

Chalon-sur-Saône train station

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Southern Burgundy Bike Tour
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