BACkRoADS oF BuRguNDY
Burgundy is renowned for its exceptional wines, unique culture and fascinating history. We cycle through a landscape of fortified abbeys and grand chateaux, following the Canal de Bourgogne to the famous vineyards of Beaune. This flexible cycling trip provides a fantastic opportunity to see how France was shaped by the wealthy and powerful.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Eurostar from London to Lille. Local train to Montbard. Day 2 Abbaye de Fontenay From Montbard, follow the quiet towpaths of the Canal de Bourgogne to the imposing Cistercian Abbaye de Fontenay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 3 Chateau of Bourbilly Continue along the canal, through the village of Moutiers St Jean to Epoisses, famous for its cheese. Carry on to the ancient fortress of Chateau de Bourbilly. Day 4 Flavigny sur Ozerain Ride to the walled city of Flavigny sur Ozerain – the setting for the film ‘Chocolat’. Take an optional trip to Alise-Ste-Reine, to see where Julius Caesar defeated the last of the Gauls in 52 BC. Day 5 Pouilly- en-Auxois Travel to the medieval village of Pouilly-en-Auxois, deep in the heart of the Burgundy wine growing region. Day 6 Beaune Pass impressive gothic architecture on the way to the wine capital of Beaune. Day 7 Wine tasting Follow the popular ‘wine route’, sampling celebrated names including Nuits St Georges. Day 8 Taxi, train and Eurostar via Dijon and Lille to London.
F rom/T o Lille
Backroads of Burgundy Ref BY MONTBARD
Abbaye de Fontenay
Optional day rides
SEMUR-EN -A UX OI S
village route
POUILL Y- EN -A UX OI S
Scenic
Chateau Commarin
Chateauneuf Optional visit
km 03 0
DAILY DISTANCES Day 2
Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Optional rides
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TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without train from £649
Nuits-S t -G eorges
Lac de P ont
Alise-Ste-Reine
Flavigny sur Ozerain
FR A NCE
Moderate grade cycling through the vineyards and villages of Burgundy, in the heart of France
inclusive from
£911 8 DAYS
Cycle grade MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels. 7 breakfasts are included.
Included Bike: We provide 21 gear Trek T10 Navigator hybrid bikes – see trip notes for details.
Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 234 km over six days (an average of 39 km per day) with further optional rides available. Three of the cycling days are circular and therefore optional. We use quiet back roads and towpaths, mainly on asphalt but with some gravel tracks. Cyclists can ride independently or with others in the group. There is vehicle back up for emergencies. We have graded the route as moderate.
BEA UNE
Optional day rides Explore the wine-lands of Burgundy
TOUR DATES
The Backroads of Burgundy tour runs in the following months:
30/40km 47km 42km 45km
45/60km 25/60km
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
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Group Size: Generally 10 to 16.
train
DETAILS
Ref:
BY
Semur-en-Auxois 20 For more information and to book, go online at
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