Explore this delightful region on day 2
Discover this fairytale castle on day 3

Quick Gourmet Biking Escape in Burgundy

Duration
4 days
Site savings
$19
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$919 USD

World-class wine, gentle countryside, gastronomic pleasures – it’s only in Burgundy where all three are combined in such a majestic manner. In this long weekend away, you will be able to ride some of the most scenic roads in the world, sip fine coffee in the mornings, sampling amazing Pinot Noir wines in the afternoon, and savor mouth-watering and sumptuous regional food throughout the day!

  • Category
    For Food Lovers
  • Type
    Self-Guided
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    1 - Beginner
  • Activity Level
    2 - Moderate
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Agricultural
  • Distance
    49.7 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    24.9 miles
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Quick Stats

  • Duration
    4 days
  • Main Destination
    Burgundy
  • Distance
    49.7 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    24.9 miles
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Agricultural

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Itinerary Details

  1. Day 1Arrival in Dijon

    Upon arrival make your way to your hotel. After check-in, you are free to relax or explore the city. Dijon is a vibrant, walkable city with a wealth of great shops, restaurants and bars with a welcoming vibe to it – It’s more than just mustard!

    There are many museums, churches and traditional buildings to discover including the Palais des Ducs and the church of Notre Dame. Today you will get a brief overview of the next few days by the team and have final adjustments on the bicycles you will use. Dinner in a renowned gastronomic restaurant in the heart of the capital of the Dukes of Burgundy, at the beginning of a beautiful pedestrian street of the historic town. Gourmet menu composed of: starter, main dish & dessert.

    • Hotel in Dijon
    • Dinner
  2. Day 2Dijon to Beaune

    Leaving Dijon behind, you will cycle into the countryside with your guide where the Route de Grands Crus begins!

    Arrive into the region of Gevrey Chambertin, the largest appellation in Côte de Nuits (Pinot Noir country) and where you find some of France’s most famous wines including Vosne-Romanée, Fixin, Chambertin-clos-de-Bèze, Flagey-Echézeaux, Vougeot and Richebourg.

    Cycle on through the wine regions of Morey Saint Denis, Chambolle- Musigny and Vougeot with vineyards all along the way on either side of you offering breathtaking scenery and crisp, fresh air!

    You will visit and indulge in a wine tasting at a wine estate late morning followed by a leisurely lunch in one of the many restaurants on the way. Then carry on through the delightful little town of Nuit St Georges and further on to the city of Beaune, the Capital of the Burgundy wine lands. Dinner is included tonight.

    • 24.9 miles
    • Hotel in Beaune
    • Breakfast and Dinner
  3. Day 3Beaune to Beaune roundtrip

    Today you will do a loop ride allowing you to discover the fairy-tale castle of La Rochepot which overlooks the village – a perfect photo opportunity not to be missed!

    You will continue back to Beaune by the Côte de Beaune vineyards through the best-known winemaking villages such as Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault and Pommard with lunch on the way. Delicious gourmet dinner is included tonight.

    • 24.9 miles
    • Hotel in Beaune
    • Breakfast and Dinner
  4. Day 4Departure

    After breakfast, you can return full of memories to normal life.

    • Breakfast