Burgundy France is wine country and so here is your chance to drop in and visit some of the best names in Bourgogne wines! This bike tour is a short tour to experience the wines of Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune, you can visit some names such as Meursault, Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, Vougeot, and others. You have time to discover the charming city of Beaune, and most notably its famous Hospices which was founded in 1443. While in Beaune you can also visit its museums and walk its old cobbled streets. You will spend 2 nights in Beaune, 1 night in Meursault, and 2 nights in Nuits St Georges, all charming wine villages. In each town you can visit caves and taste the different varieties and of course enjoy the famous cuisine of Burgundy!
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arriving in the wine capital, the city of of Beaune, you have a little time to explore this city and some of its treasures including the Hotel Dieu (hospices) before or after your arrival orientation at 6PM. Dinner on your own in town, and free time to visit. Night in centrally located 3 star hotel.
Day 2 | After breakfast, you cycle from Beaune to Nuits Saint Georges to discover the surrounding vineyards. You'll cycle on gentle rolling roads to Clos Vougeot, one of the largest single vineyards in Burgundy producing grand cru wines. Then on to Vosne Romasnee among other wine sites. Cycle on to Nuits Saint Georges and overnight in a charming 3* hotel. 38 km cycling. (B,D)
Day 3 | Cycle to the Cotes de Nuits vineyards, between Beaune and Dijon. Discover the charming villages of Chambolle Musigny, Morey Saint Denis and Gevrey Chambertin (medieval castle) among others, and return to your charming 3* hotel in Nuits Saint Georges.Night and dinner included. 35 km cycling. (B,D)
Day 4 | A ride from Nuits Saint Georges to Meursault with two different options. For the strongest cyclists, a beautiful scenic ride through the forest du Grand Ha, along la Combe de Pertuis, on a rolling terrain. An easier ride will take you to the Abbaye de Citeaux and down to Meursault via the Foret de Citeaux on the east side of Beaune. Overnight in a charming hotel in Meursault. Dinner on your own. 40 or 48 km cycling options. (B)
Day 5 | Departure is at your leisure. Additional visits and stays can be arranged to allow more time to discover the vineyards if desired. (B) Transfer back to Beaune included.
Details
UPGRADE: see Gastronomic Tour
The trip includes: [Virtual Hotel Tour] 4 nights in superior 3-star hotels, all breakfasts and 2 gourmet dinners, baggage transfers, cycling itineraries and detailed maps, local bilingual emergency support with personalized welcome and orientation, Day 5 transfer . We also offer travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, and more. Hotels: Les Remparts in Beaune, Le Gentilhommiere, and Les Charmes in Meursault.
Bike Rentals: 90 euros [Click for image] Scott Sportster P3 hybrids; see link for full details and picture. Helmets and add on materials included. Merckx racing bikes available also see Cycling Classics for specs under Rental Bikes. LaPierre tandems also available for rent on this tour for 205 euros. See link.
Scott Sportster P3 hyrid rentals - the best rental bike available in the region for 2008, certainly so for self-guided travelers!
Additional Night Beaune: please inquire.
You are important to us; so we make you thoroughly prepared and include:
Pre-trip travel documents: you will receive extensive information as a customer prior to your departure. Upon confirmation we will send you some general information about preparations including passport info, training tips, and reading lists. As a customer you can also Purchase product from Hammer Nutrition, get 2 FREE issues to Velo News, and much more!
Upon final payment, we will send to you a complete list of documentation by email including Hotel List, contact numbers, itineraries, sites to see and information about sites and culture of the region. We include road signs, packing lists, travel tips, language phrases, holiday info, tour details, culture and customs tips, and much, much more!
Optional Services:
Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services. Upgraded hotels are also available for a supplement.
Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. SeeBooking Terms and Conditions.
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