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Burgundy Vineyards Escape Bike Tour
4 Nights / 5 Days
Dates
This tour can depart any day, subject to hotel availability, April through October 2010.
Price
3 star version:835 euros per person, double occupancy. Solo supplement: 559 euros. Triple rate is 890 euros/pax. Single supplement for 2 or more persons: 160 euros.
4 star upgrade option: 1115 euros/person - double.
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Bike Rentals: 95 euros (click to view) Scott Sportster P3 hybrids; see link for full details and picture. Helmets and add on materials included.
Scott Sportster P3 hyrid rentals - the best rental bike available in the region!
Level
Level moderate. (2) Flat to rolling countryside throughout.
The terrain is rolling, and distances average around 47km/day, with longer options possible.
The Trip Includes
4 nights in superior 3-star hotels, all breakfasts and 2 gourmet dinners, baggage transfers, cycling itineraries and detailed maps, local bilingual emergency support with personalized welcome and orientation, Day 5 transfer . We also offer travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, and more. Hotels: Les Remparts in Beaune, Hostellerie St Vincent. Take the Virtual Hotel Tour!
More upgrades, longer tour: see our Gastronomic Tour option
Additional Night Beaune: 140 euros per double room, breakfast included.
Details
Arrival city is Beaune. Trains from Paris or Dijon access Beaune. Departure can be from either Beaune or Dijon.
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Misc Info
Triples and larger rooms are occasionally available, rates for quads or large family rooms are not available except by request.
Bike Equipment: Scott Sportster P3 hybrid; see details below.
Pedals with or without straps available. Clients can bring their own Clipless pedals to be changed over.
You are important to us; so we make you thoroughly prepared and include:
Pre-trip travel documents: you will receive extensive information as a customer prior to your departure. Upon confirmation we will send you some general information about preparations including passport info, training tips, and reading lists. As a customer you can also Purchase product from Hammer Nutrition, get 2 FREE issues to Velo News, and much more!
Upon final payment, we will send to you a complete list of documentation by email including Hotel List, contact numbers, itineraries, sites to see and information about sites and culture of the region. We include road signs, packing lists, travel tips, language phrases, holiday info, tour details, culture and customs tips, and much, much more!
Vineyard Escape Tour
Itinerary | Virtual Tour | Tour Map
Itinerary
Click on a day to see that days itinerary.
DAY 1
Day 1: Arriving in the wine capital, the city of of Beaune, you have a little time to explore this city and some of its treasures including the Hotel Dieu (hospices) before or after your arrival orientation at 6PM. Dinner on your own in town, and free time to visit. Night in centrally located 3 star hotel with large rooms.
Hotel Des Remparts
3
Beaune
The 17th century Hotel des Remparts situated inside the historic town of Beaune was renovated by the...
Day 2: A ride from Beaune to the south and the Cotes de Beaunes vineyard area. You will visit Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chagny, Pommard and then back to Beaune. You will find many opportunities to taste and purchase; or when you return to Beaune you can taste some of the appelations you visited by bike today! Dinner on your own. approx. 48km cycling. (B)
Hotel Des Remparts
3
Beaune
The 17th century Hotel des Remparts situated inside the historic town of Beaune was renovated by the...
Day 3: After breakfast, you cycle from Beaune to Nuits Saint Georges to discover the surrounding vineyards. You'll cycle on gentle rolling roads to Clos Vougeot, one of the largest single vineyards in Burgundy producing grand cru wines. Then on to Vosne Romasnee among other wine sites. Cycle on to Nuits Saint Georges and overnight in a charming 3* hotel with gastronomic restaurant. 44 km cycling. (B,D)
Hostellerie Saint Vincent
3
Nuits St Georges
Hostellerie Saint Vincent is conveniently located amidst Burgundy's famous vineyards. The hotel's lo...
Day 4: Cycle to the Cotes de Nuits vineyards, between Beaune and Dijon. Discover the charming villages of Chambolle Musigny, Morey Saint Denis and Gevrey Chambertin (medieval castle) among others, and return to your charming 3* hotel in Nuits Saint Georges.Night and dinner included. 48 km cycling. (B,D)
Hostellerie Saint Vincent
3
Nuits St Georges
Hostellerie Saint Vincent is conveniently located amidst Burgundy's famous vineyards. The hotel's lo...
Day 5: Departure is at your leisure. Transfer to Dijon included where you can add extra nights or catch a train to Paris. Transfer is fixed for 10:00 am unless otherwise arranged by you.
Virtual Tour
See more of this region by clicking below for the virtual tour
Tour Map
Optional Services:
Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services. Upgraded hotels are also available for a supplement.
Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.
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