Burgundy Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
Burgundy Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Apr-Oct
Quaint French Villages & World-Class Vineyards
There’s a special flavor here. A blend of excellence and tradition. Yes, it’s in the wine, but it transcends everything. It’s in the gracious demeanor of the people. In ancient villages and medieval châteaux that sit quietly among the vineyards. In the rich flavors you sense as you ride toward the colorful tile roofs in Beaune. And you quickly understand that the wine is only where Burgundy’s story begins.
Highlights
- Explore Burgundy's Côte d'Or wine regions, where forests, lakes and farmlands make for tranquil rides
- Discover some of France's most picturesque villages, including Flavigny, Noyers, Vezelay and Châteauneuf
- Bike along the most lavish vineyards in the world through the Route des Grands Crus and Morvan’s fairy-tale landscape
- Join an exclusive wine tasting with a local expert and tour the acclaimed wineries of Les Hospices de Beaune and Clos de Vougeot
Start/EndDijon
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Start your journey through Burgundy with a visit to preserved Noyers, one of France’s designated Plus Beaux (Most Beautiful) Villages • By bike, discover a breathtaking landscape with lush forests, green farmland and peaceful babbling streams • Arrive in Morvan, a region with enchanting rivers and hidden castles • Cycle through a château-dotted valley to charming Vézelay—another Plus Beaux town—and explore its 12th-century Benedictine abbey, a World Heritage site • Looking for a great photo? One stunning vista follows another as you ride across rolling pastures past historic manors and fortresses.
Nights 1-2
A moated 16th-century castle with a 13th-century dungeon, this family-run hotel brims with charm, from its fine antiques and tapestries to the ducks and peacocks roaming its grounds. (pool)
Day 3
Ride from one postcard-perfect village to the next as you make your way along the Burgundy Canal from Flavigny-sur-Ozerain to La Bussière-sur-Ouche • Follow forested bike routes through a pastoral landscape that is home to world-class vineyards • Relax by the river Ouche at our palatial 15th-century abbey-turned-hotel.
Night 3
Once a 12th-century Cistercian abbey, this enchanting renovated country home has kept its air of tranquility and idyllic gardens. A Relais & Châteaux member.
Days 4-6
Delve into the venerable winemaking tradition in the Côte de Nuits at iconic Clos de Vougeot, a restored medieval château and vineyard • Explore Beaune, the lively capital of the Côte d’Or • Enjoy private cellar tours and wine tastings that highlight the quality and extraordinary variety among Burgundy wines • Bike the Côte de Beaune’s Route des Grands Crus to the famed towns of Gevrey-Chambertin and Puligny-Montrachet • Journey deeper into the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune • Take a private tour of the Hospices de Beaune, a tile-studded showcase of Flemish-Burgundian architecture • Sample the region’s superb and nuanced varietals.
Nights 4-5
Set on 14 acres with its own organic vegetable garden, this exquisite hotel just outside of Beaune has been thoughtfully converted from a historic 18th-century mansion. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
On many nights, the gourmet restaurants where we dine offer specially prepared limited or fixed menus featuring a delicious selection of authentic regional cuisine.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
A moated 16th-century castle with a 13th-century dungeon, this family-run hotel brims with charm, from its fine antiques and tapestries to the ducks and peacocks roaming its grounds. (pool)
Night 3
Premiere Hotel
Once a 12th-century Cistercian abbey, this enchanting renovated country home has kept its air of tranquility and idyllic gardens. A Relais & Châteaux member.
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
Set on 14 acres with its own organic vegetable garden, this exquisite hotel just outside of Beaune has been thoughtfully converted from a historic 18th-century mansion. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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