Cycling in Burgundy(Trip #55466)

Tour Overview

Burgundy styles itself 'The Land of Great Art and Good Living'. The landscape is an attractive patchwork of lush pastures and broad-leaved woodlands, interspersed with extensive vineyards. This is one of France's foremost wine regions and we will be passing some of the most valuable vines in the world. For those who enjoy some classic wines the names of the towns and villages will have a distinct resonance: Pommard, Beaune, Nuits Saint Georges. The architecture, too, is distinctive, with many fine old half-timbered buildings whose steeply-pitched roofs are patterned in multi-coloured tiles. The lattice of quiet lanes and tracks follows rivers and meandering canals and climbs into the hills to explore the enchanting countryside, ancient abbeys, historic towns and magnificent chateaux. This itinerary enables an appreciation of the food, wine and the countryside but also provides some healthy exercise to justify a little indulgence at the end of each day. As well as guiding you between the charming mediaeval villages we will recommend a number of possibilities for you to taste the fine wines of Burgundy en route.

Itinerary:
Day 1 Start Dijon.
2 Cycle to Beaune. Leave mediaeval Dijon and pedal via Nuits St Georges, the capital of the Cotes de Nuits vineyards, to Beaune. The fascinating old town is a great place to explore and eat with plenty of shops and restaurants.
3 Free day. Today is free to relax and enjoy Beaune's many attractions or take an optional cycle ride. The town is delightful and it is possible to visit the Hospice de Beaune museum, one of the finest examples of French 15th centure architecture.
4 Cycle to Nolay. Pass the villages of Pommard and Meursault and the 13th century chateau at La Rochepot and cycle on to the lovely old town of Nolay.
5 Cycle to Chateauneuf en Auxois. Leave the vineyards behind and cycle through the forested uplands to the hilltop village of Chateauneuf en Auxois, with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside.
6 Free day. A day to relax, take an optional cycle ride or explore the tiny streets and chateau in the mediaeval village.
7 Cycle to Dijon. Most of the route follows the Burgundy Canal past Velars-sur-Ouche and then on to Dijon to complete the circuit.
8 End Dijon.

(Reference ID: EDLSQ)

Departure Dates

03/14/2009
03/18/2009
03/21/2009
03/25/2009
03/28/2009
04/01/2009
04/04/2009
04/08/2009
04/11/2009
04/15/2009
04/18/2009
04/22/2009
04/25/2009
04/29/2009
05/02/2009
05/06/2009
05/09/2009
05/13/2009
05/16/2009
05/20/2009
05/23/2009
05/27/2009
05/30/2009
06/03/2009
06/06/2009
06/10/2009
06/13/2009
06/17/2009
06/20/2009
06/24/2009
06/27/2009
07/01/2009
07/04/2009
07/08/2009
07/11/2009
07/15/2009
07/18/2009
07/22/2009
07/25/2009
07/29/2009
08/01/2009
08/05/2009
08/08/2009
08/12/2009
08/15/2009
08/19/2009
08/22/2009
08/26/2009
08/29/2009
09/02/2009
09/05/2009
09/09/2009
09/12/2009
09/16/2009
09/19/2009
09/23/2009
09/26/2009
09/30/2009
10/03/2009
10/07/2009
10/10/2009
10/14/2009
10/17/2009
10/21/2009
10/24/2009

Prices

Date: Base Price
03/14/2009: $1,359
03/18/2009: $1,359
03/21/2009: $1,359
03/25/2009: $1,359
03/28/2009: $1,359
04/01/2009: $1,359
04/04/2009: $1,359
04/08/2009: $1,359
04/11/2009: $1,359
04/15/2009: $1,359
04/18/2009: $1,359
04/22/2009: $1,359
04/25/2009: $1,359
04/29/2009: $1,359
05/02/2009: $1,359
05/06/2009: $1,359
05/09/2009: $1,359
05/13/2009: $1,359
05/16/2009: $1,359
05/20/2009: $1,359
05/23/2009: $1,359
05/27/2009: $1,359
05/30/2009: $1,359
06/03/2009: $1,359
06/06/2009: $1,359
06/10/2009: $1,359
06/13/2009: $1,359
06/17/2009: $1,359
06/20/2009: $1,359
06/24/2009: $1,359
06/27/2009: $1,359
07/01/2009: $1,359
07/04/2009: $1,359
07/08/2009: $1,359
07/11/2009: $1,359
07/15/2009: $1,359
07/18/2009: $1,359
07/22/2009: $1,359
07/25/2009: $1,359
07/29/2009: $1,359
08/01/2009: $1,359
08/05/2009: $1,359
08/08/2009: $1,359
08/12/2009: $1,359
08/15/2009: $1,359
08/19/2009: $1,359
08/22/2009: $1,359
08/26/2009: $1,809
08/29/2009: $1,359
09/02/2009: $1,359
09/05/2009: $1,359
09/09/2009: $1,359
09/12/2009: $1,359
09/16/2009: $1,359
09/19/2009: $1,359
09/23/2009: $1,359
09/26/2009: $1,359
09/30/2009: $1,359
10/03/2009: $1,359
10/07/2009: $1,809
10/10/2009: $1,359
10/14/2009: $1,359
10/17/2009: $1,359
10/21/2009: $1,359
10/24/2009: $1,359

Trip Information

Accomodations and comfort level:
7 nights in 2 and 3 star hotels. All rooms have en suite facilities.

Are meals included?
All breakfasts and 2 dinners included.

Notes :
Average daily distance: 40 kms (25 miles)No. of days cycling: 6 (2 optional)Vehicle support: none whilst cycling, luggage is transferred between hotels for youTerrain and route: the suggested cycling mainly follows quiet tarmac roads past villages and vineyards across undulating terrain. Occasionally a busier road is encountered, as is a longer climb, but the route is not particularly arduous.