BURGUNDY: VINEYARDS & VILLAGES - CYCLING

Enjoy a cycling adventure through the heart of Burgundy’s finest vineyards and villages. Cycling

along peaceful lanes which wind through the neat patchwork of prized vineyards and villages

renowned for producing the finest wines is a delights as you cross the departments of Côte de

Nuit, Côte de Beaune before reaching the Maconnaise.

Burgundy’s vineyards and villages by bike; An appreciation of Burgundy's finest wines will be at

the heart of your experience alongside discovering the charms which each small viticulture village

has to offer. You will experience the timeless relaxed pace of Burgundy, have the chance to

sample the world renowned wines straight from the cellar and dine on Burgundy’s classic boeuf

bourgignon in the many superb local restaurants.The combination of prized vineyards, beautiful

flower filled towns, superb local restaurant's and magnificent châteaux, will make this a trip to

remember.

Your cycling adventure begins in the historic town of Dijon, the heading south along the Route de Grands

Crus past many famous wine villages to reach Nuits-Saint-Georges. Continuing south to Beaune, know as

the wine capital of Burgundy, where you can discover the history and superb ambiance of the towns

pretty flower filled squares, museums and wine cellars. Continue south again through the Côte de

Beaune with the reward of cycling through the world’s best known wine villages of Pommard, Meursault,

and Puligny-Montrachet before reaching Chagny. Next following the Voie Verte, a delightful cycle track

alongside the Canal du Centre where you join the vineyards of the Côte Chalonnaise to Givry and then the

abbatial town of Cluny before the final days cycling to Macon.

Your cycling holiday in Burgundy includes 6 days of easy to moderate cycling. The route follows quiet

roads and dedicated cycle paths (voie verte). The daily distance varies from 25 to 45 km (approx 3 hours

cycling). Cycling in Burgundy is a delight at any time from spring through to the autumn.

Your Vineyards & Villages cycling holiday in Burgundy includes 6 nights accommodation in charming 2

and 3 star small hotels and inns, 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners, baggage transfer, welcome meeting on arrival, a

comprehensive information pack with turn by turn directions, detailed maps and suggestions of places to

eat, things to do and the little Burgundian secrets that you would battle to find on your own.

Cycle the quiet lanes of Burgundy's prestigious vineyards

Exploring the medieval town of Beaune

Peaceful lunches sampling classic Burgundy cuisine and local wine

Visiting the many architectural gems, Châteaux and abbeys on route·

WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED CYCLING HOLIDAY WITH US?

Macs Adventure are specialists in self guided cycling holidays, the very best way to discover Europe. We

understand what makes for an unforgettable cycling holiday; great routes, breath taking scenery, lots to do

and warm, welcoming accommodation. All are included as standard!

SUMMARY

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Accommodation: 7 Nights accommodationin 2 and 3* hotels and a charming auberge.Meals: 7 Breakfasts & 7 dinners.Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door baggagetransfer.Bike Hire: Optional extra.

Information Pack: Comprehensive route

directions, information pack and maps.

Welcome Meeting: Short visit from our local

representative.

IS IT FOR ME?If you love cycling and want to discover the

quiet lanes of Burgundy's prestigious vine-

yards, visit charming villages and sample

burgundy’s world class wines and rich gas-

tronomy, this is undoubtedly the trip for you!

Tour: Burgundy: Vineyards & VillagesCode: CFSBURType: Self-Guided Cycling HolidayPrice: See WebsiteDates: May - OctoberNights: 7Cycling Days: 6Start: DijonFinish: MaconDistance: ~188km (116miles)

BURGUNDY: VINEYARDS & VILLAGES

CYCLING FROM DIJON TO MACON

HIGHLIGHTS

Days: 8

Nights: 7

Cycling Days: 6

Grade: Easy to Moderate

DAY 1

Arrive Dijon

Your Burgundy cycling adventure begins in Dijon

which is 1h35 by TGV from Paris or 2h00 by train

from Lyon Airport.

Wandering the streets of Dijon is like a stroll

through centuries of history, and is know as one

of Frances most appealing provincial cities with

its elegant, medieval renaissance buildings.

Our local representative will meet you at your

hotel this evening for a brief welcome meeting.

Dinner & overnight: Hotel Philippe Le Bon,

Dijon

A delightful 3 star hotel located in the heart of the

old town. Boasting friendly staff, comfortable

rooms and an excellent restaurant serving

delicious local cuisine and wines.

DAY 2

Cycle Dijon to Nuit Saint Georges

A sublime day’s cycling awaits you following the

Route de Grands Crus to Nuits-Saint-Georges.

You will cycle the peaceful lanes through the

patchwork of vineyards to visit Gevrey-

Chambertin, Morey Saint Denis, Chambolle-

Musigny and Vougeot, all famous villages of the

Côte de Nuits.

Cycle: ~25 km

Dinner & overnight: Hotel Gentilhommiere

Nuit Saint Georges

Perfectly located, in the wine region of Nuits-

Saint-Georges. This 3 star Burgundy hotel is

housed in a 16th-century hunting lodge offering

comfortable rooms and modern amenities.

DAY 3

Cycle Nuit Saint Georges to Beaune

You will leave Nuits Saint Georges heading for

Beaune known as the Wine Capital of Burgundy

and the very best place in the region for wine

tastings!

A relatively gentle cycle awaits you passing

through villages and vineyards, on route you can

visit the Hospices of Beaune one of the finest

examples of French fifteenth-century

architecture, and now a museum. A visit here is a

must before continuing on towards Beaune.

No trip in Burgundy would be complete without a

visit to Beaune, seat of the Dukes of Burgundy

until the 14th century. The jewel of Beaune is the

old city, where you can visit the magnificent Hotel

Dieu, or maybe just a visit to the famous wine

cellars to sample their own jewels!

Cycle: ~25km

Dinner & overnight: Hotel Athanor

Beaune

This 3 star hotel is ideally located in the heart of

the towns historic centre. Built in Burgundy stone

and filled with frescos and French charm, you will

find it hard not to enjoy the characteristics of this

historic building and warm welcome of the staff.

DAY 4

Cycle to Chagny

A wonderful day cycling in and around some of

the vineyards of the big guys! Heading south

again you will cross the Côte de Beaune going

through the best known villages such as

Pommard, Meursault, and Puligny-Montrachet.

You can stop by the mythical patch of

Montrachet, considered with just cause as one of

the greatest white wines of the world! I don’t think

you will need reminded to kick back and enjoy a

delicious lunch and glass or two of wine before

reaching Chagny.

Cycle: ~ 40km

Dinner & overnight: Auberge du Camp Romain

Chagny

Set in the tranquil countryside between vineyards

and forests in the heart of Burgundy. The

Auberge du Camp Romain, a hotel and

restaurant offers high-quality accommodation

and delicious cuisine of repute. Offering excellent

facilities including a swimming pool, tennis-court

and billards room.

DAY 5

Cycle to Givry

Today you will start following the Voie Verte, a

peaceful cycle track following a disused railway

line which winds alongside the canal du Centre

to Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune. There you will join

the vineyards of the Côte Chalonnaise. Why not

dismount and take a step back in time to the

Middle Ages with a visit to the Château de

Germolles before reaching the pretty village of

Givry?

Cycle: ~ 30km

Dinner & overnight: Chambre d’Hotes Moulin

Madame - Givry

Located close to Givry, the Moulin Madame is a

traditional stone house dating back to the 14th

BURGUNDY: VINEYARDS & VILLAGES

CYCLING FROM DIJON TO MACON

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day Route Km

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Arrive Dijon

Cycle to Nuit Saint George

Cycle to Beaune

Cycle to Chagny

Cycle to Givry

Cycle to Cluny

Cycle to Macon

Departure

25

25

40

30

45

23

century. Full of charm and situated in a wonderful

relaxed setting, with just five bed rooms all

beautifully decorated to ensure you have a

wonderful stay.

DAY 6

Cycle to Cluny

From Givry to Cluny you will enjoy varied

landscape cycling by forests and traditional

countryside houses: “cabottes” (small stone

houses). Reaching Saint Gengoux Le National a

delightful medieval town, with a rich artistic

heritage and a warm Burgundian feel. Continuing

on to your to Cluny, you will pass through

Cormatin, a village well-known for its château.

The landscape will change slightly and will

become slightly more hilly before arrival in

Cluny, which was the spiritual centre of Europe in

the Middle Ages. No visit to Cluny is complete

without a visit to the Abbey!

Cycle: ~45km

Dinner & overnight: Hostellerie d’Héloise

Cluny

The 2 stat Hostellerie d’Héloise is a real gem,

situated in a stately building dating from the end

of the 1800's. You will experience a warm

atmosphere and timeless charm in this simple,

family run hotel which offers comfortable rooms

and delicious gastronomy.

DAY 7

Cycle to Macon

Today's cycle will be one to remember with a

gentle day cycling quiet lanes for about 23 km

through the Val Lamartinien. Crossing the

landscape dominated by rocks Solutre

Vergisson, Mont Pouilly-classified is one of the

most beautiful natural sites in France. You will

cross the area, where the poet Lamartine has left

many memories to reach Macon.

Macon is the southern most town in the

department of Burgundy and the largest producer

of white wine in the area. Why not enjoy an

evening aperitif sitting alfresco in one of the

many pretty wine bars, reminiscing on the

journey, while sipping a chilled glass of local

white wine. A fitting end to your Burgundy Cycle!

Cycle: ~ 23km

Dinner & overnight: Hotel du Bourgogne

Macon

The hotel de Bourgogne is a quiet and

comfortable 3 star hotel, located in the heart of

the city. You will experience traditional French

hospitality and warm welcome during your stay.

DAY 8

Depart

Your Burgundy cycling holiday ends in Macon,

which has excellent connections to Lyon Airport

and other destinations in France.

Additional Nights and Extensions

You can add additional nights at any point

before, during or after your tour.

Accommodation

Your cycling holiday in Burgundy includes 6

nights carefully selected comfortable 2 & 3 star

hotels and 1 night in a charming B&B. You have

the option to upgrade to 3 star hotels at an

additional charge,

Single Rooms

Single rooms are available although a

supplement is payable.

Solo Cyclists

This trip is available to solo cyclists although a

supplement is payable to cover the extra costs

which are not shared.

Grade

This cycle tour is graded easy to moderate. The

five cycling days vary from 25—45 km in length

(about 3 hours cycling) and include some

climbing. The route follows country roads and

bike paths.

Navigation

We arrange for our local representative to meet

you on arrival at the hotel in Dijon, you will be

supplied with a detailed route book which

includes maps and directions as well as helpful

hints such as restaurants, museums, vineyards,

and where to find a bank machine. So the route

is easily followed.

Baggage Transfer

Daily door to door baggage transfer is included in

the price of your trip. We ask you to keep your

baggage to a maximum of 1 bag per person

(maximum weight 20kg).

Rental Bikes

Bike hire is not included in the cost of your

holiday. We can arrange the rental and supply

comfortable 24 speed hybrid bicycles with a

repair kit, extra inner tube, pump, map holder

and panniers.

This tour is available to start on any day of the

week from 1st of May to 30th of October.

Please refer to our website for up to date prices

www.macsadventure.com

Included:

7 nights in a 2 or 3* small hotels, in double/twin rooms with private facilities.

7 Breakfasts

7 Dinners

Daily luggage transport

BURGUNDY: VINEYARDS & VILLAGES

CYCLING FROM DIJON TO MACON

HOLIDAY INFORMATION

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

Welcome meeting in Dijon by our localrepresentative

Detailed information pack with detailed routenotes, maps and useful information

7 Day emergency telephone support

Excluded:

Bike rental

Drinks, snacks and lunches

Travel to /from Dijon/Macon

Personal equipment

Travel insurance

Entrance fees to museums and attractions

Optional

Bike rental

Additional nights accommodation

Single room supplement (if applicable)

Solo walker supplement (if applicable)

Getting to Dijon/Macon

By Air

Lyon Airport has direct flights from several UK

Airports but Paris Airport is served by many more

flights. Regular trains run from Paris Airport to

Dijon/Macon, taking around 1h30/2h00

(approximate cost £30.00 single). Visit Lyon

Airport for bus and train connection information

By Train

Dijon/Macon is 1h40/2h00 respectively by TGV

from Paris or 2h00/1h00 respectively from Lyon.

Visit www.voyages-sncf.com for prices and

booking or alternatively www.raileurope.co.uk for

an English site

When you are ready to go ahead with your

booking you can book securely online at

www.macsadventure.com by phone on +44 (0)

141 530 8886.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone on

+44 (0) 0141 530 8886 or email:

info@macsadventure.com if you have any

queries and one of our expert customer service

team will be happy to help.

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CYCLING FROM DIJON TO MACON

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