Burgundy Wine Trails: Beaune to Macon on the “Voie Verte”
Self guided from EUR € 947
Bike tour in France
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Venture into the verdant, sun-kissed vineyards of France
Burgundy is a fabulous region for a cycling tour, featuring verdant vineyards with cascading fruit, quiet roads, lovely accommodation, and domains catering to visitors seeking to sample the sumptuous wine and local cuisine.
On this sensational cycling tour, you'll ride through traditional French towns like Pouilly Fuisse, Saint-Veran, Givry, Santenay, Puligny-Montrachet, and Pommard. You'll soak up luscious landscapes from the peace of a quiet cycle path, known as the 'Green Way', enjoying a unique experience in the vibrant fields of France.
Highlights
- France’s first 'Voie Verte' ('Green Way'), following the path of an abandoned railway line
- Authentic little villages on the vineyard slopes
- Winegrowers’ houses with galleries, dovecotes, little Romanesque churches, and washhouses
- Wines of the Côte Chalonnaise: the best-known appellations (Mercurey, Rully, Givry, Montagny) of remarkable quality and finesse
- Wines of the Côte de Beaune: Santenay, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, Pommard
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Daily program
Day 1: Arrival in Beaune
Arrive in Beaune, a blissful town surrounded by lush vineyards. It's an instant introduction to the beauty of the French countryside.Overnight in Beaune.
Day 2: Beaune loop ride (19 miles/30 km or 25 miles/40 km)
Beaune offers myriad acitivites to spark your interests, from a visit to the Hospices de Beaune (a perfect introduction to the atmosphere of Burgundy) to a fun exploration of the Mustard Factory (enjoyable for children and adults). If you'd like to get into the rhythm of the ride, bike loops around Beaune will be suggested.Overnight in Beaune.
Day 3: Beaune – Chassey-le-Camp (15 miles/25 km)
After breakfast, you'll start your bike ride through the verdant vineyards that surround the bike path as it passes through the wine-making villages of Pommard and Volnay and the Grands Crus vineyards (Montrachet, Batard Montrachet, etc.) There are numerous wine tasting options all along the route to Santenay.A short portion of the cycle path will then bring you alongside the canal before you reach your destination, situated at the beginning of the Cote Chalonnaise. Your hotel offers you lovely leisurely opportunities with its indoor and outdoor swimming pools!
Overnight in Chassey-le-Camp.
Day 4: Chassey-le-Camp – Dracy-le-Fort (15 miles/25 km)
Today you'll cycle along quaint countryside routes to join another cycle track alongside the 'Canal du Centre'. From here, you'll reach Chagny, pass near to Rully (wine-making village), and cycle the Chalon Sur Saone area. You'll arrive in Dracy Le Fort, a small village on the border of the vibrant Côte Chalonnaise vineyards.Overnight in Dracy-le-Fort.
Day 5: Dracy-le-Fort – Cluny (27 miles/44 km)
After breakfast, you'll join the 'Voie Verte' ('Green Way') in Givry, a wine-making village responsible for producing the favorite red wine of the French King Henri IV. This bike path is built on an ancient railway line and was the first dedicated bike path in France.Alone the 'Voie Verte', you'll glide past the beautiful Roman architecture of Buxy, St. Gengoux Le National, and Malay. You'll arrive in Cormatin, the perfect place to stop for a lovely lunch and visit the grand castle. When you head into Cluny, make sure to visit the Abbey of Cluny and the stud farm.
Overnight in Cluny.
Day 6: Cluny – Macon (17 miles/28 km)
This morning, you'll be back on the bike path for your ride towards Macon. The landscape starts to get a little hillier here even though you're still on the cycle path. The Castle of Berze Le Chatel is a beautifully romantic spot to visit, offering a lovely view from the road if you decide to take this detour. You'll also cross the longest European tunnel open to cyclists and enjoy a ride through the Val Lamartinien, offering a gorgeous view of the Solutre Rock.Overnight in Macon.
Day 7: Departure
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Accommodation
Hotels
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
The accommodations on this tour are 3-star hotels.
Hostellerie de la Bretonnière, Beaune
Auberge de Camp Romain, Chassey le Camp
Hotel Le Dracy, Dracy Le Fort
Hôtel de Bourgogne, Cluny
Hotel IBIS Macon Center, Macon
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
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Bikes
Standard touring bike
Scott Sub Sport 30
Bike features:
- Aluminum frame for men and women
- Shimano 24-speed derailleurs
- Hydraulic disks brakes
Supplied equipment with the bike:
- 1 bottle holder
- 1 back pannier
- 1 handlebar pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock (for 2 bikes)
- 1 helmet
Optional equipments:
- Pair of SPD/Look KEO pedals
- A second back pannier
Electrically-assisted bike
Scott Sub Eride 30
Bike features:
- Aluminum frame
- Bosch Active Plus 250 W engine, 400W battery
- 9-speed brakes
- Hydraulic disks brakes
Supplied equipment with the bike:
- 1 20L back pannier
- 1 handlebar pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock (for 2 bikes)
- 1 helmet
- Bosch charger
Optional equipments:
- Pair of SPD/Look KEO pedals
- A second back pannier
*More about electrically-assisted bikes >
Accessories
Specialty rentals (pricing available on request):
- Child seat
- Trailers
- Kids tandem bikes
Bike Protection:
Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that HERE.Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and also the necessary equipment to change the pedals.Helmets:
Helmets are included with bike rental (please reserve at time of booking). We recommend, for safety and hygiene reasons, that you bring your own bicycle helmet. Please let us know if you will be bringing your own helmet.Dates & Prices
Questions about pricing or options? Call +1-215-613-0874 to talk to a Tour Advisor now.
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Pricing details and extra options
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays Mar 1–Oct 31
- Tour package 2025 Mar 1–Oct 31 from € 9472025 departures: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Mar 1–Oct 31
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Bike rental SPD pedal rental € 19 Half board Price Dinner package € 316 Transfers Price Beaune train station to start hotel € 32
Included services
- 6 nights' accommodations in 3-star hotels
- Breakfasts
- Daily luggage transfer
- The description of the tour, maps, and scenic information
- GPS tracks to follow on a mobile App
- Assistance in case of problems
- Welcome briefing
Map
Maps are for information purposes only and reflect typical routes between overnight locations. They may not reflect your actual route.
Surface and terrain
The daily distances are not too demanding and the terrain is mostly level. The region’s wine culture is very much in evidence along the whole route and there will be plenty of opportunities to stop, learn more, and even taste the local produce.
The 'Voie Verte' ('Green Way') cycle path is a delight, providing a safe environment for the whole family to enjoy the ride together.
You will mostly ride on cycle paths, asphalt vineyard roads, and countryside roads – you will not cycle on high-traffic roads.
How to get there
Tour start
Nearest airport: Lyon airport or Paris airports
Nearest train station: BeauneIf you reach Macon center, your hotel will be just opposite the street. If you arrive at Macon Loché TGV station, you can take a taxi (about €35) or take bus line nE (it takes about 20-25 minutes).
Tour end
Nearest airport: Lyon airport or Paris airports
Nearest train station: Macon Centre or Macon Loché TGV stationTaxi transfer from Beaune train station to the first hotel for €25.
Tips on getting to and from your tour.
Reviews
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★★★★★ James DeFehr 3 months ago
Fabulous trip through wine country
My wife and I very much enjoyed our trip. Very manageable stages done with normal peddle bikes. we in our mid 50's, generally in good shape but very casual cyclists. Interesting stops & scenery the whole way, and wonderful food and wine. Good mix of remote and rural stops as well as larger towns (Beane & Cluny). The end stop (Macon) is the least interesting, I don't suggest extra time there, but you are right next to the train station for a quick exit. Overall, highly recommended!
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2024
- How many tours have you completed?
- 2
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Fang-Ju Chang 4 months ago
Amazing journey between vineyard and greenways
Highly recommend for wine lovers and nature! But it’s self guided tour requiring time for foreigners to pick up the familiarity on the navigation app!. After first days’ challenge, thing gets easy and handy. The design of routes is excellent for 5 rides. We could explore different perspectives of the region of Bourgogne. I will definitely come back again !
- What was the date of your tour?
- 9/13-19
- How many tours have you completed?
- 6
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ John Swanstrom 6 months ago
I've been waiting many years to take this trip... definitely worth it!
The perfect way for me to experience the French wine country. Beautiful scenery, all bicycle trails and country roads with very little traffic, quaint villages, interesting places to see along the way, and the hotels and meal packages were superb.
- What was the date of your tour?
- June 2024
- How many tours have you completed?
- This was my first bicycle tour in Europe
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ klaus albrecht 8 months ago
Trip of our 35th weding anniversary
Excellent trip. Fine hotels. Good bicycles. Food and wine are marvelous. Great
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★★★★★ Kenneth Clements October 16, 2023
Perfect Vacation Experience
Fantastic experience. Wonderful hotels. The hosts were very gracious. The bags arrived flawlessly at our next stop everyday. Late September offered perfect weather.
- What was the date of your tour?
- Late September 2023
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Julie Paoli-Stern September 26, 2023
Excellent Trip!
First bike trip and we really enjoyed it! Routes were well laid out and lodgings were varied and of good quality. Tour company was very attentive to our needs and responded immediately when we encountered a problem along the way.
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★★★★★ Lori Schwartz September 21, 2023
Self guided
Great tour options on self guided. Made many stops in towns and did wine tasting.
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★★★★★ Tony VanGarderen September 23, 2022
Beautiful area of France!
A great way to experience the beauty of Burgundy. Loved cycling through the vineyards as well as along the Voire Verte. The hotels had a lot of character. The bikes were great, one ebike and one regular.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2022
- How many tours have you completed?
- 3
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Chuck54 July 26, 2019
- What was the date of your tour?
- 7-12-18
- How many tours have you completed?
- 1
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ ewarren574 June 7, 2019
Trip of my dreams!
- What was the date of your tour?
- May 2019
- How many tours have you completed?
- First one
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Sharonna June 6, 2019
Nice tour for wine & cycling
We had a lovely time visiting vineyards and cycling through Burgundy. The trip was suitable for people who were not in tip-top shape and the terrain was mostly flat (except for one day where we were staying in Chassey-le-camp at the top of a very large hill -- totally unnecessary given that the route then cycled back to the same place we went the day before). If you are visiting a winery, you should call ahead and let them know when you will arrive. Many places close around lunch time. There are lots of picnic benches to stop along the way, especially near Dracy-le-fort, so I would recommend stopping at a grocery store, bakery, etc. in the morning (not to mention a winery!) and creating your own picnic for lunch. You might want to bring your own plates, cutlery, and cups.
- What was the date of your tour?
- May 2019
- How many tours have you completed?
- 1
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Mia0620 September 24, 2018
Easy and relaxing
We loved the pace and the voies vertes were fabulous. This is biking without stress. The company people are terrific and helpful.
- What was the date of your tour?
- Sept 11 - 17
- How many tours have you completed?
- More than 15
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Coco October 5, 2017
Biking in Burgundy--fabulous!
This was a perfect way to spend a birthday with 5 close friends! The bike routes wound through vineyards in the midst of the crush, or on paved paths through forests and alongside canals.
- What was the date of your tour?
- mid-September
- How many tours have you completed?
- 5
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Coco October 2, 2017
Fantastic way to experience Burgundy
We were 6 friends on a self guided tour of the Burgundy Wine Trails. Having done many cycle tours in different European countries, I can say this one falls in the top of our list. The trails wind through vineyards and charming villages and navigation was very easy using the app. We LOVED Beaune and Dijon had a charm of it's own. The wines were fantastic and overall epicurean experience unparalleled. The only downside to this trip (and reason I am not giving it 5 stars) was two of the five hotels we stayed in were substandard. The Athanor in Beaune has a great location and warm welcoming lobby, but the rooms were dirty, there were no mattress pads on the beds, peeling paint in the bathroom etc. The Heloise in Cluny had a beautiful restaurant, but the rooms, while spacious, were extremely old and tired with ragged bedding and dark dingy halls.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 13-20, 2017
- How many tours have you completed?
- 10
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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BikeTours.com staff reply from Brittany October 3, 2017
We're glad to hear this Burgundy trail ranks high on your list of tours! We'll work with the tour operator regarding the substandard hotels to ensure quality for future clients. Thank you very much for your feedback and we hope to help you and your group in the future plan another dreamy vacation.
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★★★★★ Chri October 19, 2016
Excellent
Really enjoyed our trip from Macon to Beaune through the vineyards.
- What was the date of your tour?
- 24.09
- How many tours have you completed?
- 4
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Batz45 October 18, 2016
FORMIDABLE!!!
Perfect way to enjoy the Burgundy Region. Experienced a variety of scenery, along a canal, through Vineyards and quaint, charming little villages. Being on self-guided gave us more flexibility to explore and take advantage of the wonderful food and wines which were always so well presented, matched and served by friendly staff. Being on La Voie Verte was also a plus, well marked and away from traffic. A Memorable experience - definitely recommend this tour. Thank you Biketours!!
- What was the date of your tour?
- Sept. 25 - Oct.1
- How many tours have you completed?
- 3
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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BikeTours.com staff reply from Lindsay Nash October 19, 2016
Wonderful to hear! And, thank you!!
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★★★★★ Gilleanmac September 6, 2016
Surpassed our expectations
If you enjoy gourmet meals,wine, fresh air and exercise, you will love this tour. Perfect combination of smaller bed and breakfast and larger hotels. We opted for the supper meals included and we were so pleased with the restaurants chosen. Every meal will stay in my memory forever. We enjoyed less Kms per day ,which allowed us enough time for exploring, afternoon stops in cafe's for wine and salad with chèvre chaud! The scenery was beautiful and the biking was mostly easy on flat paved services. The tour operator was also very helpful when we had a issue with a squeaking bike wheel and replaced the bike for us promptly . We loved this tour and would highly recommend.
- What was the date of your tour?
- Aug 28-sept 5/2016
- How many tours have you completed?
- 4
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ B and L June 15, 2016
Easy trail through historic Burgundy
Wonderful historic sites in Cluny and Cormatin. Picturesque ride through the vineyards between Santenay and Beaune. We enjoyed detours into small towns along the way. The trail was well marked and an easy ride
- What was the date of your tour?
- 5/30/16-6/4/16
- How many tours have you completed?
- 2
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Jgr1 May 27, 2016
Really fun
Perfect amount of time. Good accommodations. Easy route. Very nice people. Beautiful countryside
- What was the date of your tour?
- April
- How many tours have you completed?
- 2
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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