Burgundy canal & wine Villages: cycling from Montbard to Beaune

After breakfast, hop on your bikes and set off on a scenic ride along Burgundy’s canal. Take a detour to the historical Abbaye de Fontenay, a UNESCO World Heritage gem, explore the ancient Roman site of Alesia. From there, you will climb to Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, a village renowned as one of the most beautiful in France, featuring a pastis factory and an abbey. Finally, you will ride along small country roads passing quiet villages, concluding your day in the medieval town of Semur-en-Auxois.

Ride : Montbard > Alise - Flavigny sur Ozerai >Semur en Auxois | 56 km | Elevation : +450m / -390m
. If you are staying in Chateauneuf en Auxoix : 58km | Elevation :  +400m / - 250m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Semur en Auxois

Saturday morning market in Semur en Auxois

Leave Semur-en-Auxois and cycle through charming small villages, gradually joining the peaceful bike path. Follow the path until you reach Pouilly-en-Auxois, where you'll leave the canal route behind and head towards the lake Panthier, a perfect spot for a refreshing swim. Afterward, continue on to the impressive Château de Commarin, a must-see landmark. Finally, cycle on to Chateauneuf en Auxois or Vandenesse-en-Auxois, where you'll spend the night surrounded by quiet farmland and rolling hills.

Loop Ride : Semur en Auxois > Lake Panthier-Commarin > Vandenesse en Auxois | 53 km | Elevation : +90m/-200m
. If you stay in Chateauneuf-en-Auxois : add +2km
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Chateauneuf en Auxois / Vandenesse

Begin your day cycling from Vandenesse-en-Auxois to Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, labelled as one of the most beautiful villages in France. After exploring, follow the scenic bike path along the Burgundy Canal, enjoying the ride through the Ouche Valley, dotted with small, charming villages. As you continue, you'll make your way to Dijon, famous for its stunning medieval architecture, the iconic Palais des Ducs, and its world-renowned mustard, offering a perfect blend of culture and gastronomy before you embark on the wine route

Ride : Vandenesse en Auxois > Chateauneuf en Auxois-Ouche valley > Dijon | 53 km | Elevation : +90m/-200m
. if you stay  in Chateauneuf en Auxois  : 51km | -229m no uphill
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Dijon

Saturday morning market in Dijon

Leave Dijon behind as you head toward the famous "Route des Grands Crus", the heart of Burgundy’s wine region. Cycle through renowned wine villages like Marsannay, Gevrey-Chambertin, and Nuits-Saint-Georges, each offering their own world-class wines. You can visit (entrance not included) the majestic Château Clos de Vougeot, a symbol of Burgundy’s winemaking heritage and continue through the scenic village of Aloxe-Corton, before reaching Beaune, famous for its stunning medieval architecture, Hospices de Beaune, and rich wine culture. Explore the iconic Hôtel-Dieu, charming squares, and timber-framed houses. At La Maison Fallot, taste unique mustards or make your own! Wrap up the day with delicious local cuisine and Burgundy wine at a cozy bistro.

Ride : Dijon > Gevrey Chambertin - Château clos Vougeot - Nuits Saints Georges > Beaune | 49 km | Elevation : +250m/-270m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Beaune

Wednesday and Saturday morning market in Beaune

After breakfast you are transferred to Dijon for your onward journey! End of your trip in Dijon.

Meals included : breakfast