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| Type of tour: | Self-guided |
| Level: | Leisurely |
| Duration: | 7 Nights |
| Distance: | 20 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Daily: Mar 1- Oct 31, 2012 and 2013 |
| Tour price: | €775 |
| Start city: | Dijon, France |
| End city: | Macon, France |
The famous Côte d’Or is home to some of the best known wines in the world, but there’s also Cotes Challonaise, Macon, and more. The landscape is slightly hilly and very picturesque, dotted with medieval villages and historic towns. Some say that Burgundy is a litle bit like Provence, but without the crowd.
You will start your tour in Dijon, capital of the Ducs of Burgundy (also famous for mustard). Then you will contine through Beaune, called the wine capital of Burgundy, and venture out from there. Burgundy cuisine is justly famous – snails, Charolais beef, Bress chicken and wonderful cheeses.
Learn more about self-guided tours.
The famous Côte d’Or is home to some of the best known wines in the world, but there’s also Cotes Challonaise, Macon, and more. The landscape is slightly hilly and very picturesque, dotted with medieval villages and historic towns. Some say that Burgundy is a litle bit like Provence, but without the crowd.
You will start your tour in Dijon, capital of the Ducs of Burgundy (also famous for mustard). Then you will contine through Beaune, called the wine capital of Burgundy, and venture out from there. Burgundy cuisine is justly famous – snails, Charolais beef, Bress chicken and wonderful cheeses.
Learn more about self-guided tours.
Day 1: Arrival in Dijon
Arrival of the participants by their own means at the hotel in the afternoon. Meeting with a representative of the agency who will hand out the road book, maps and tourist information. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Dijon – Nuits Saint Georges/Vougeot (16 miles/25km)
You will be following the Route de Grands Crus from Dijon to Nuits-Saint-Georges, you will go through the famous winemaking villages of Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey Saint Denis, Chambolle-Musigny and Vougeot (with Chateau Clos de Vougeot). Overnight stay in Nuits Saint Georges or Vougeot.
Day 3: Nuits Saint Georges/Vougeot – Beaune (13 miles/21 km)
You will leave Nuits Saint Georges heading for Beaune, known as the Burgundy Wine Capital. Depending on your arrival time, you will likely have time to wander the medieval streets of Beaune, its ramparts, the Collegial church of Notre Dame with its 15th century tapestries, and have a drink in one of the many cafes on the main square!
Overnight stay in Beaune.
Day 4: Beaune – near Chagny (25 miles/40km)
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 as one of the greatest white wines of the world, with just cause!
Overnight stay near Chagny.
Day 5: near Chagny – Givry (19 miles/30km)
You will leave Chagny following the Voie Verte alongside the canal du Centre to Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune where you will join the vineyards of the Côte Chalonnaise. You will have the possibility to immerse into the Middle Ages with a visit of the Château de Germolles.
Overnight stay in Givry.
Day 6: Givry – Cluny (28 miles/45km)
From Givry to Cluny you will be following the “Green Lane” a cycling track designed for leisure activities. You will enjoy varied landscape of forests and traditional countryside houses, know as “cabottes” (small stone houses), wash houses, and fountains. With a rich heritage and an artistic dimension, Saint Gengoux Le National is known as a medieval town, and will welcome you in a wonderful way. On your way to Cluny, you will go through Cormatin, a village well-known for its château. From here, the landscape will slightly change and become hilly. You then arrive in Cluny, the spiritual centre of Europe in the Middle Ages that had a considerable influence on religion, intellect, and art.
Overnight stay in Cluny.
Day 7: Cluny – Mâcon (14 miles/23km)
You will follow an easy and flat Green Lane winding for about 14 miles (23 km) through the Val Lamartinien. Crossing the landscape dominated by rocks Solutre Vergisson, Mont Pouilly-classified one of the most beautifull natural sites in France. You will cross the area, where the poet Lamartine has left many memories.
Overnight stay in Macon.
Day 8: Departure from Macon
Daily: Mar 1- Oct 31, 2012 and 2013
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The following are available for an extra fee per request made at time of booking.
Extra day in Dijon and Cooking Classes with the chef Alex. “The most congenial, friendly and enjoyable cooking classes in Burgundy in English for beginners and all others. Each class is custom designed to suit your desires and the menu is chosen while we take a tour of the market. The idea is to share, discover and experience what French people really eat at home as well as learning more about French culture and life style. Alex is the most well-known American in Burgundy and will introduce you to his circle of friends & chefs. “The day of French gastronomy discovery will start at 9.00am and finish at about 4.00pm.
Wine tasting along the tour 10€/person/wine tasting
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Dijon - Hotel Philippe Le Bon
http://www.hotelphilippelebon.com
Charming hotel situated in an ideal spot, with 32 quiet and confortable rooms and gourmet restaurant at the back of a charming garden where you can spend evening drinking wine!
Vougeot - Hotel de Vougeot
http://www.hotel-vougeot.com/
The hotel is excellently positioned in the middle of the Cotes with garden overlooking the vineyard and the Chateau de Clos de Vougeot. Friendly and welcoming staff, with great service.
Nuits Saint Georges - Hostellerie de la Gentilhommière http://www.lagentilhommiere.fr/
Peaceful hotel in a pleasant setting with lovely surrounding grass areas and gardens. Stunning restaurant and nice swimming pool.
Beaune - Hostellerie Bretonnière
http://www.hotelbretonniere.com/
Nice small hotel, 5 minutes walk from the city center with parking and rooms overlooking the courtyard. Quiet, well equipped, very clean and welcoming.
Givry - Guest House Moulin Madame
http://www.moulinmadame.com/
The building is a traditional stone house dating from the fourteenth century, full of charm, offering you a relaxed setting in the heart of woodland grounds.
Cluny - Hotel de Bourgogne
http://www.hotel-cluny.com/
The hotel is situated right next to the ruins of the Abbey. It is an older property, decorated in a more traditional, French way, but it feels historic and comfortable.
Macon - Hotel IBIS Styles
http://www.accorhotels.com/fr/hotel-6853-ibis-styles-macon-centre- ex-all-seasons/index.shtml
Ideally located 55 yards from Mâcon train station, 10 mins from the Mâcon Loché TGV train station and 45mins drive from Lyon Airport, hotel has 48 renovated and air-conditioned rooms, bar, meeting area and swimming pool.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Dijon - Hotel Philippe Le Bon
http://www.hotelphilippelebon.com
Charming hotel situated in an ideal spot, with 32 quiet and confortable rooms and gourmet restaurant at the back of a charming garden where you can spend evening drinking wine!
Vougeot - Hotel de Vougeot
http://www.hotel-vougeot.com/
The hotel is excellently positioned in the middle of the Cotes with garden overlooking the vineyard and the Chateau de Clos de Vougeot. Friendly and welcoming staff, with great service.
Nuits Saint Georges - Hostellerie de la Gentilhommière http://www.lagentilhommiere.fr/
Peaceful hotel in a pleasant setting with lovely surrounding grass areas and gardens. Stunning restaurant and nice swimming pool.
Beaune - Hostellerie Bretonnière
http://www.hotelbretonniere.com/
Nice small hotel, 5 minutes walk from the city center with parking and rooms overlooking the courtyard. Quiet, well equipped, very clean and welcoming.
Givry - Guest House Moulin Madame
http://www.moulinmadame.com/
The building is a traditional stone house dating from the fourteenth century, full of charm, offering you a relaxed setting in the heart of woodland grounds.
Cluny - Hotel de Bourgogne
http://www.hotel-cluny.com/
The hotel is situated right next to the ruins of the Abbey. It is an older property, decorated in a more traditional, French way, but it feels historic and comfortable.
Macon - Hotel IBIS Styles
http://www.accorhotels.com/fr/hotel-6853-ibis-styles-macon-centre- ex-all-seasons/index.shtml
Ideally located 55 yards from Mâcon train station, 10 mins from the Mâcon Loché TGV train station and 45mins drive from Lyon Airport, hotel has 48 renovated and air-conditioned rooms, bar, meeting area and swimming pool.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
Each bike rental includes saddle bags, removable handlebar bag, with map case, spare tube, repair kit, pump, cyclist reflective vest, cycle computer (on one of the two bicycles rented).
Each bike rental includes saddle bags, removable handlebar bag, with map case, spare tube, repair kit, pump, cyclist reflective vest, cycle computer (on one of the two bicycles rented).
The tour follows small country side, quiet roads about 65% of the tour and dedicated cycling paths for about 35% of the time (at the end of the tour).
The tour is rated Leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
The tour follows small country side, quiet roads about 65% of the tour and dedicated cycling paths for about 35% of the time (at the end of the tour).
The tour is rated Leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
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The tour company recommends that you take the high speed (TGV) train to/from Paris. They then suggest that you take a taxi. A taxi from the Dijon train station to the first hotel is about €30. A taxi from the last hotel in Macon to the TGV train station is about €50.
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The tour company recommends that you take the high speed (TGV) train to/from Paris. They then suggest that you take a taxi. A taxi from the Dijon train station to the first hotel is about €30. A taxi from the last hotel in Macon to the TGV train station is about €50.
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ACTIVE TOURS is specialized in active holidays, and specifically in cycling tours in all the most attractive regions of France. According to our philosophy, the best way to experience the world is to travel by bike or on foot.
Our strengths are reliability, good bikes, very good knowledge of the french regions, nicest hotel properties, inspiring itineraries specially chosen for cycling - based on 5 years experience.
We look forward to having you on our tours for an unforgettable and authentique cycling discovery in France!
ACTIVE TOURS is specialized in active holidays, and specifically in cycling tours in all the most attractive regions of France. According to our philosophy, the best way to experience the world is to travel by bike or on foot.
Our strengths are reliability, good bikes, very good knowledge of the french regions, nicest hotel properties, inspiring itineraries specially chosen for cycling - based on 5 years experience.
We look forward to having you on our tours for an unforgettable and authentique cycling discovery in France!
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