Cycling in Burgundy, France

Trip Highlights

Enjoy the charm of Burgundy's rolling landscape as you cycle along quiet country roads and canalways, passing world famous vineyards and charming old towns where there is plenty of time set aside for discovering the cultural and consumable delights the region offers.

By night retire to our private barge custom built for sailing on the French canals. The relaxed atmosphere onboard will make you feel at home quickly as will the comfortable cabins, most of which have private facilities.

Wine tasting, exploring the impressive towns of Dijon and Beaune and visiting castles, museums and abbeys are some further highlights of this insightful trip, which combined with the experience of cycling through the changing scenery, make this an ideal way to explore Burgundy.

Price Details

Price

From: GBP795 per person (8 Days)

Price Includes

• 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
• bicycle with 21 gears and cycle bag
• several excursions
• tour leader for cycle touring and city walks
• transfer Dijon - Barge
• info booklet

Price Excludes

• Note: optional bike insurance is available for this trip - allow EUR16.5 (payable locally)

Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive Dijon, embark and meet the crew
DAY 2 A short cycle in the northwest Dijon region (20km)
DAY 3 Sail the Burgundy Canal then cycle to the village of Longecourt en Plaine (45km)
DAY 4 Cycle to the pretty town of Auxonne on the river Saone and continue to St Jean de Losne where we visit the Burgundy Canal Museum (45km)
DAY 5 Visit Beaune then cycle to Verdun sur les Doubs (55km)
DAY 6 Cycle through the forests of Gergy to Chalon sur Saone, afternoon at leisure (25km)
DAY 7 Visit wineries en route to Tournus (55km)
DAY 8 Transfer by train to Dijon, trip concludesNote: Itinerary operates in reverse every other trip - ie. from Tournos to Dijon starting with a transfer by train to Tournos.

Other Info

Accommodation Details

7 nights accommodation in bunk bed cabin with shower/toilet