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| Type of tour: | Self-guided |
| Level: | Moderate |
| Duration: | 7 Nights |
| Distance: | 35 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Daily: March through October, 2012 and 2013 |
| Tour price: | €1205 |
| Start city: | Beaune, France |
| End city: | Beaune, France |
Burgundy's châteaux, its wines, but also a series of landscapes worth taking the time to appreciate an authentic rural environment, a whole network of country roads and lanes to explore!
Learn more about self-guided tours.
Burgundy's châteaux, its wines, but also a series of landscapes worth taking the time to appreciate an authentic rural environment, a whole network of country roads and lanes to explore!
Learn more about self-guided tours.
Day 1: Arrival in Beaune
Uncontested wine capital of Burgundy, Beaune is also one of the most little exquisite French town, the source of art and history.
Overnight in Beaune.
Day 2: Beaune – Chateauneuf en Auxois (38 km/24 miles)
Passing through the famous vineyards of Burgundy, you cross the Burgundy canal to finally reach Châteauneuf, and old picturesque village protected by a 12th 15th century château.
Overnight in Châteauneuf.
Day 3: Châteauneuf en Auxois – Semur en Auxois (56 km/35 miles)
This route leads you through Pouilly en Auxois and follows the canal of Burgundy to reach Semur en Auxois.
Overnight in Semur en Auxois.
Day 4: Semur en Auxois - Vézelay (62 km/38 miles)
This route leads Epoisses, famous thanks to its cheese and then Vézelay the wonderful roman city.
Overnight in Vézelay.
Day 5: Vézelay - Saulieu (50 km/31 miles)
After the peaceful countryside of the Burgundy area you will reach the regional park of Morvan. Go through the regional park towards Saulieu.
Overnight in Saulieu.
Day 6: Saulieu - Autun (50 km/31 miles)
Continue following the river, you will pass the villages Chissay en Morvan and Lucenay l’Evêque proceeding to Autun.
Overnight in Autun.
Day 7: Autun - Beaune (63 km/39 miles)
Return journey via Sully and Epinac before joining the vineyards until Beaune.
Overnight in Beaune.
Day 8: Departure
Daily: March through October, 2012 and 2013
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These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Day 1: Hostellerie de la Bretonnière, Beaune
www.hotelbretonniere.com
Located on the wine road and about 5 minutes from the town center, you will find the hotel. There are 32 rooms and each is decorated differently from the next.
Day 2: Hostellerie du Château, Chateauneuf
www.hostellerie-de-chateauneuf.com
The chateau is located in the heart of the village. The chateau offers 9 different rooms and a gourmet restaurant.
Day 3: Hostellerie d'Aussois, Route de Saulieu
www.hostellerie.fr
The hotel is located in the heart of the medieval town. The hotel is modernly decorated to combine both new and old during your stay.
Day 4: Hôtel le Compostelle, Place du Champ de Foire
www.lecompostellevezelay.com
Located in the heart of Burgundy, the hotel is surrounded by lush gardens. There are 18 rooms in the comfortable old house, and has a terrace ocerlooking the village square.
Day 5: Hôtel de Bourgogne, Saulieu
www.hotellebourgogne.fr
The hotel is in an 18th century building that was restored with 15 rooms. The rooms are quaintly decorated and provide a nice place to relax.
Day 6: Hôtel la Tête Noire, Autun la Romaine
www.hoteltetenoire.fr
You can find the hotel located in the center of the city. They offer 31 rooms decorated in cheerful colors.
Day 7: Hostellerie de la Bretonnière, Beaune
www.hotelbretonniere.com
Located on the wine road and about 5 minutes from the town center, you will find the hotel. There are 32 rooms and each is decorated differently from the next.
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.
Day 1: Hostellerie de la Bretonnière, Beaune
www.hotelbretonniere.com
Located on the wine road and about 5 minutes from the town center, you will find the hotel. There are 32 rooms and each is decorated differently from the next.
Day 2: Hostellerie du Château, Chateauneuf
www.hostellerie-de-chateauneuf.com
The chateau is located in the heart of the village. The chateau offers 9 different rooms and a gourmet restaurant.
Day 3: Hostellerie d'Aussois, Route de Saulieu
www.hostellerie.fr
The hotel is located in the heart of the medieval town. The hotel is modernly decorated to combine both new and old during your stay.
Day 4: Hôtel le Compostelle, Place du Champ de Foire
www.lecompostellevezelay.com
Located in the heart of Burgundy, the hotel is surrounded by lush gardens. There are 18 rooms in the comfortable old house, and has a terrace ocerlooking the village square.
Day 5: Hôtel de Bourgogne, Saulieu
www.hotellebourgogne.fr
The hotel is in an 18th century building that was restored with 15 rooms. The rooms are quaintly decorated and provide a nice place to relax.
Day 6: Hôtel la Tête Noire, Autun la Romaine
www.hoteltetenoire.fr
You can find the hotel located in the center of the city. They offer 31 rooms decorated in cheerful colors.
Day 7: Hostellerie de la Bretonnière, Beaune
www.hotelbretonniere.com
Located on the wine road and about 5 minutes from the town center, you will find the hotel. There are 32 rooms and each is decorated differently from the next.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
24 speed men’s and ladies' bike, equipped with one saddlebag, a high visibility jacket, an anti-theft device, helmet and a repair kit. Adjustment by a cycling specialist
24 speed men’s and ladies' bike, equipped with one saddlebag, a high visibility jacket, an anti-theft device, helmet and a repair kit. Adjustment by a cycling specialist
The tour is rated moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.
The tour is rated moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.
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Loire Valley Travel has been organising cycling and walking tour packages in a large number of French regions and making its exclusive skills available to you for more than 20 years.
From 3 days to two weeks, our fully inclusive tours and trips allow you to take advantage of our France’s most beautiful regions on cycling tours . You are free to program the visits of sites as you please. Programs adapted to your own rhythm !
With experience and detailed local knowledge, our team ensures your comfort by selecting the best private hotels, where you will be constantly reminded that you are in a region where well-being and living well are key concepts!
When you book one of our tours, you can be sure of the tranquillity of an organised holiday planned down to the last detail before you leave (hotel reservations, luggage transfers, detailed itinerary and maps). Once you arrive, you have all the time you want to complete each day’s itinerary in total freedom and at your own pace, stopping where you like - you can choose from among the various sites suggested along your route depending on your interests (culture, cuisine, vineyards etc.).
Loire Valley Travel has been organising cycling and walking tour packages in a large number of French regions and making its exclusive skills available to you for more than 20 years.
From 3 days to two weeks, our fully inclusive tours and trips allow you to take advantage of our France’s most beautiful regions on cycling tours . You are free to program the visits of sites as you please. Programs adapted to your own rhythm !
With experience and detailed local knowledge, our team ensures your comfort by selecting the best private hotels, where you will be constantly reminded that you are in a region where well-being and living well are key concepts!
When you book one of our tours, you can be sure of the tranquillity of an organised holiday planned down to the last detail before you leave (hotel reservations, luggage transfers, detailed itinerary and maps). Once you arrive, you have all the time you want to complete each day’s itinerary in total freedom and at your own pace, stopping where you like - you can choose from among the various sites suggested along your route depending on your interests (culture, cuisine, vineyards etc.).
Any change to a confirmed booking will give rise to extra cost of: 39 euros per person.
For cancellation of a booking more than 30 days before the departure date, expenses will be payable on the following basis:
And for cancellations of a booking
The insurance costs are not refunded in case of cancellation of the trip.
CHILDREN REDUCTIONS
Any change to a confirmed booking will give rise to extra cost of: 39 euros per person.
For cancellation of a booking more than 30 days before the departure date, expenses will be payable on the following basis:
And for cancellations of a booking
The insurance costs are not refunded in case of cancellation of the trip.
CHILDREN REDUCTIONS
