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Discover Chagny, located at some twenty kilometers from Chalon-sur-Saône, this small town between canal and vineyards boasts a diverse heritage.
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Chagny - Beaune
Bike lane
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Chagny - Beaune
Bike lane
Drive slowly on the towpath of the Canal du Centre to Santenay. Then you definitely enter the vineyard region by visiting the spectacular vineyards of the Côte de Beaune and leisurely stroll around the winehills of Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, Pommard or Beaune. A real treat!
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Day 3 |
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Beaune - Vosne-Romanée
Cycle path
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Beaune - Vosne-Romanée
Cycle path
After leaving Beaune, you quickly return to the vineyards and discover the Côte de Nuits and its centuries-old traditions. Your itinerary takes you to the gates of the Château du Clos Vougeot, a highly symbolic site founded by the monks of the Cîteaux Abbey. You’ll learn all about the architecture and the rites of the Chevaliers du Tastevin brotherhood. There’s a loop along the way to Château de Savigny, before continuing along the slopes to the small wine village of Vosne-Romanée.
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You continue your discovery of the vineyards of the Côte de Nuits and its centuries-old traditions. Your itinerary takes you to the gates of the Château du Clos Vougeot, a highly symbolic site founded by the monks of the Cîteaux Abbey. You’ll learn all about the architecture and the rituals of the Chevaliers du Tastevin brotherhood. Continue on to Dijon, former capital of the powerful Dukes of Burgundy. This lively, gourmet city offers a warm welcome in its remarkably well-preserved pedestrianized town center.
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Château du Clos Vougeot
3h
Château du Clos Vougeot opens its doors to you for a guided tour and 4-wine tasting followed by a typical Burgundian lunch.
Available Tuesday to Sunday.
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95,00 € / adult
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Day 5 |
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Described as the "city with the hundred bell towers" by François 1er, Dijon was the capital of the powerful Dukes of Burgundy. The city has inherited architectural gems such as the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, Notre Dame church with its famous carved owl or the mansions of the old city center. Dijon is also well-known for its food specialties such as gingerbread, mustard, blackcurrant liquor or nonette (pastry).
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The bikes provided for this tour are from the brand Velo de Ville. They are designed for touring on all types of paths.
Touring bike
Hybrid frame, trapeze sport shape
Selle Wittkop Medicus Trekking
27 speed derailleur
Flat pedals (other types on demand)
Suspension fork
Disc brakes
Schwalbe tires
Mudguard and carrier
Ebike
Low frame, wave shape
Selle Royal Moderate
Central Bosch motorisation
Battery integrated in the diagonal tube of the frame, removable for charging
9 speed derailleur
Flat pedals (other types on demand)
Suspension fork
Disc brakes
Schwalbe tires
Mudguard and carrier
Provided equipment
Handlebar bag
Rear bag
Helmet
Universal silicone smartphone holder
Lock
Repair kit (spare inner tube, tire lever, patch kit, pump, multitool)
We can provide on demand child equipment.
Your luggage is transferred from accommodation to accommodation.
Travel documents
A cycling holiday is the best way to explore a region and discover its culture, landscapes and local traditions.
Your tour is self-guided to give you the freedom to ride at your own pace. You will be provided all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests.
We can provide you with travel documents in paper format (for a supplement of €15 for printing and postage), which include:
- a roadbook with maps that we drew at the easiest scale to follow on a bike
- a roadbook with step-by-step description giving the direction to follow at each intersection and highlighting the points of interest
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Example of a map and of a step-by-step description
Our GPS App
For this trip, you can also use our smartphone app featuring GPS guidance (without extra fee).
You will find in the app all the information given in the map and step-by-step roadbooks. You will be located on the itinerary with the GPS device of your phone. The route and directions to
follow will be both viewable on the screen of your phone and announced aloud. As you ride along the itinerary, you will be given information about visits, restaurants, services and
useful alerts on the way.
-> You need to have a smartphone and download Le Velo Voyageur app on your Apple or Android store before the trip. All details concerning the downloading and the use of the application will
be given after we have confirmed the booking and the balance is paid. Once the trip is downloaded, the GPS guidance can be used off-line.