Burgundy is known for its wines, its mustard, and for its glorious history. During the middle ages, Burgundy was not only the richest Duchy in Europe, but was also the trendsetters for all things fashionable.
Spanning 8 days and 7 nights, this easy-going Burgundy cycling tour weaves through historic towns, rolling vineyards, and rural waterways, letting you to experience first hand what makes Burgundy so special.
The tour begins in Dijon’s medieval center, where honey‑stone façades and arcaded streets hint at centuries of ducal heritage. From there, the famed Route des Grands Crus guides riders into the Côte de Nuits, passing Marsannay‑la‑Côte’s trifecta of appellations and Gevrey‑Chambertin’s revered Grand Cru parcels. Stops in Morey‑Saint‑Denis, Chambolle‑Musigny, and the monumental Clos de Vougeot showcase Burgundy’s winemaking roots and monastic legacy.
The third day’s ascent into the Hautes‑Côtes de Nuits delivers sweeping vistas before a descent into Beaune’s UNESCO‑protected ramparts and the polychrome‑tiled Hospices. Continuing south, the Côte de Beaune reveals Pommard’s red‑toned slopes, Volnay’s sculpted hills, and Montrachet’s legendary white‑wine terroir, with a tranquil canal towpath linking villages.
A stretch alongside the Canal du Centre and France’s first Greenway introduces Côte Chalonnaise wineries and artisanal breweries, culminating in the pastel elegance of Cormatin Castle. The penultimate day unfolds around Cluny, where the Abbey’s soaring vaults and Bean Tower’s panorama reflect monastic grandeur.
The final stage follows the Le Val Lamartinien greenway beneath limestone escarpments of Solutré and Vergisson, ending in Mâcon’s riverside charm.
Throughout, the route balances challenging climbs and gentle paths, offering an immersive journey through Burgundy’s landscape, history, and vinicultural artistry.
