You will cycle mostly along the canal of Burgundy for this bike trip in a region, full of surprises! Discover the must-see sites of the area such as the abbey of Fontenay, the castle of Commarin or the battle site of Alesia between the Gauls and Romans. On your own pace, explore the traditionals hamlets of Semur-en-Auxois, Châteauneuf or Flavigny-sur-Ozerain and ride through the locks of the canal enjoying a view over the countryside.
These biking holidays start in Montbard, the city of Buffon and end in Dijon, the city of a hundred churches. You will have all the time to enjoy the heritage and the art of life of the region with its wines and local specialities!
Burgundy
GPS-app available
The Canal of Burgundy by bike
Get on your bike for a 7-day trip along the canal of Burgundy! Discover the region of Auxois with its rich cultural and historical sites and the Ouche valley, between traditional villages and relaxing atmosphere.
Reference
BG0703
- Itinerant trip
- 7 days
- Easy
- from March to October
- Minimum age 8 years
GPS-app availableFrom
Prices
839€ / pers.
- Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Bikes, luggage and documents
- a touring bike adjusted to your size or a tandem
- equipped : front rack pack with an integrated file compartment, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.
- We transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next using a private vehicle.
- Your luggage is directly delivered in your accommodation before you arrive.
- We provide a saddlebag for the things you shall need during the day.
- 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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- Practical information
- By plane: flight to Paris, then train to Montbard.
- By train: TGV (fast trains) from Paris Lyon station or TER (regional train) from Paris Bercy station. The duration of the trip varies from 1h00 to 2h30. To plan your trip, https://en.oui.sncf/en/
- Reviews
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Category A
You’ll enjoy staying in these clean and cozy 2-3 Star hotels that give you a pleasant rest after your day biking. Breakfast is included when you spend the night in these friendly and family-run hotels.
* Example of the type of accommodation
Category B
You’ll get a good night’s sleep staying in these 2 or 3-Star hotels or Bed and Breakfasts. All properties have been selected for their cleanliness, style and the friendliness of the staff. Some pieces of accomodation have a swimming-pool. A hearty breakfast is included!
* Example of the type of accommodation
Bikes
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
Electric bikes are also available for adults (+1m55).
You can of course also bring your own bikes, in this case a reduction will be applied (see the Tarif tab)
Luggage
Our services include luggage transport in order to let you enjoy your trip comfortably and without stress :
Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.
If you expect to arrive at the next accommodation before 5 p.m., we recommend that you take an extra set of clothes with you in your bicycle bag.
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:
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.
To get to departure point:
Parking
If you drive to Montbard, you can park your car for free in an open car park located in the city center. The location and contact details of the car parks will be given in your travel
documents.
To get back to starting point (Dijon-Montbard) :
Regional trains take you back to your starting point from Dijon if you wish (about 40 min). They are accessible without booking in advance and bicycles are free. You have to buy your ticket on
spot (full rate €7.5/adult). There are several trains per day. You will find the timetable in your travel documents.
Meeting time:
The first day is an arrival day without cycling. You arrive whenever you want depending on from where you come. Please note that rooms are usually available in the middle of the afternoon depending on your accommodation. We thank you to advise us if you plan to arrive late.
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7 bike travelers reviews
4.33 / 5
4.33 / 5
“ Super parcours ”
On the 2024-08-29
by
Jean Luc
Bien organisé
“ Tour intéressant mais pas pour les débutants ”
On the 2024-08-17
by
Paola
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié la région qui offre des paysages magnifiques et une riche culture culinaire et viticole. Nous avons également apprécié le fait de loger dans des hôtels à taille humaine qui proposent un accueil des plus chaleureux.
Le seul hic, à notre avis, est que nous n'avions pas d'indications concernant le dénivelé du parcours. Les deuxième et troisième jours nous avons dû monter des côtes très importantes souvent en poussant le vélo car celui-ci était trop lourd. Ce n'est donc pas, à mon avis, le circuit à privilégier si vous êtes débutants comme moi !
“ Bonne expérience avec quelques réserves ”
On the 2023-06-10
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Normands
Circuit intéressant mais un peu difficile avec de simples VTC (dénivelé).
De très bons hôtels mais aussi de moins bons…
“ Une semaine au vert! ”
On the 2022-05-24
by
Marjorie
Un super périple
“ Excellent séjour en Bougogne ”
On the 2021-08-04
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Frédérique
Très bonne organisation, bien rodée, pour ce séjour le long du canal de Bourgogne qui permet de découvrir un coin magnifique. Nous n'avons rencontré aucun souci matériel. Les vélos étaient très bons et adaptés aux tailles indiquées. Le nombre de km à parcourir laisse largement le temps pour les visites.
Nous avons été gâtés par le temps.
Nous sommes enchantés de notre périple et n'hésiterons pas à faire appel à Vélo Voyageur de nouveau à l'avenir.
“ Superbe randonnée ”
On the 2020-10-03
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Michelle
Beaux paysages, parcours très bien choisi, hôtels également. Tout était bien
“ Amateurs de vieilles pierres ”
On the 2019-07-30
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GHISLAIN
Un parcours de rêve pour les amateurs de vieilles pierres. Nous retournons au temps des templiers et même au temps des romains à Alesia. Des étapes dans de superbes petites villes de campagne des de jolis petits hôtels toujours très bien situés.
