Cycling the Grand Crus of Burgundy
Cycling the Grand Crus of Burgundy
$2030
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating cycling journey through the heart of Burgundy, France, with the "Cycling the Grand Crus of Burgundy" tour. This adventure invites you to explore the historical charm of Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, while staying in delightful 3-star hotels that offer serene gardens and terraces with stunning views. Pedal through the renowned Grands Crus villages, where numerous wine tasting opportunities await. Discover the iconic vineyards of Pommard, Volnay, and Meursault, and visit the majestic Clos Vougeot wine estate. Enjoy the local cuisine with included breakfasts and select evening meals, and let the scenic routes and rich history of Burgundy captivate your senses. With high-quality bikes and convenient luggage transfers, this tour promises a seamless and enriching experience for wine and cycling enthusiasts alike. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Beaune
Location: Beaune
Accommodation Name: Hotel Grillon
Wander the streets of Beaune and explore the historical city centre.
Day 2 : At Beaune
Location: Beaune
Accommodation Name: Hotel Grillon
Meals Included: Breakfast
A route through Cote de Beaune passing by all the most famous wine villages:First stop is in Pommard :When one thinks of red wine, Pommard is a name that first comes to the lips, a name evocative of a village and an iconic vineyard of Burgundy where Pinot Noir reigns supreme. A pleasure for the eyes as well as the tongue, Pommard is home to an 18th century castle built in front of the vineyards, boasting magnificent French-style gardens, vaulted cellars and an astonishing art gallery with exceptional cuvees.Then, Volnay and Meursault :The unjustly charming capital of the great white wines of Burgundy, with a vineyard mostly planted with chardonnay grapes, lying in the middle of the hills of a gentle slope.Continue via Santenay towards Chassagne and Puligny Montrachet : located on a rocky hill of a bald mountain which is a terroir of excellence in the heart of the Cote de Beaune. In this ocean of vineyards, Chassagne and Puligny Montrachet are two villages, accomplices and rivals at the same time, share the honour of producing the world's grandest dry white wine.
Day 3 : At Beaune
Location: Beaune
Accommodation Name: Hotel Grillon
Meals Included: Breakfast
A day to explore Beaune: The wine Hospices, the Basilica, and the mustard factory are some of the places to enjoy.A jewel of flamboyant Gothic architecture, this polychrome roof of The Hotel Dieu announces the splendour of what's inside, like the la grande salle des Pauvres, the chapel and the kitchen of this medieval hospital, a treasure of Burgundy. Its reputation is also due to the nectars of the winery, which are sold at auction every November under the market.
Day 4 : Beaune To Nuits St Georges
Location: Nuits-Saint-Georges
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Cycle from Cote de Beaune to Cote de Nuits appellations, and through charming wine villages. The small town that gives its name to the famous Cote de Nuits deserves a stop, and not only because it is the cradle of some of the world's greatest red wines. Nuits-Saint-Georges also welcomes the Imaginarium, an institution meant to teach all about the vineyard world by having fun, and the Cassissium, a place dedicated to cassis, the black gold of Burgundy.
Day 5 : At Nuits St Georges
Location: Nuits-Saint-Georges
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Follow the 'Route des Grands Crus' to Fixin and Gevrey Chambertin. At the end of the Lavaux valley, Gevrey-Chambertin is the village of nine Grands Crus and 26 first vintages. Known worldwide, the small town didn't let fame change it-it's still peacefully wrapped around its Romanesque church and medieval castle. To get a look at the town's panorama, you have to take the high path, just behind the vineyards. It is worth a look!
Day 6 : At Nuits St Georges
Location: Nuits-Saint-Georges
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit the Clos Vougeot wine estate. A majestic castle crowned with a roof of glazed tiles, standing like an islet planted in the middle of the vineyards. You can see it from a distance, and approach the awe-inspiring portal of this mythical enclosure with a little thrill. This is the den of the knights of Tastevin, a venerable brotherhood of 12,000 ambassadors of Burgundy all over the world. The old grape presses, the wine cellar and the large cellar set the scene as it was in the 12th century, under the motto: 'Jamais en vain, toujours en vin' ('Never in vain, always in wine'). Or, ride to the Abbey of Citeaux. Founded in 1098, in what was at the time a 'desert', Citeaux Abbey, the cradle and headquarters of the Cistercian Order, was to become, along with Cluny, a flagship of Christianity. Today, the monks make a delicious artisan cheese called Citeaux cheese. This production is performed three times a week using the milk of a herd of cattle raised on the Abbey's farm.
Day 7 : Leave Nuits St Georges
Location: Nuits-Saint-Georges
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart Nuits St Georges after breakfast.
What's Included
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All breakfasts and 3 evening meals
Enjoy all breakfasts and three evening meals during your stay.
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Route directions and maps
Receive detailed route directions and maps for your cycling adventure.
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High Quality Bikes
High-quality bikes are provided for your cycling tour.
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Luggage transfers between hotels
Your luggage will be transferred between hotels for your convenience.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Single accommodation
Single accommodation is available on request and requires a compulsory supplement.
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Solo traveller supplement
A supplement is required for solo travelers when only one person is traveling on a departure date.
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Visas & vaccinations
Visas and vaccinations are not included and must be arranged separately.
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Optional wine tastings and half board
There is an option to book two wine tastings and the tour with half board every day, which are not included.
Accommodation
Experience the charm of Burgundy with stays at Hotel Grillon in Beaune, offering a peaceful garden and pool, and Hotel de Vougeot in Vougeot, featuring a traditional building with vineyard views and an on-site wine cellar.
Food
All breakfasts and 3 evening meals are included. Burgundy is in short a gold mine for those who have a passion for both fine food and fine wine. Burgundy is first and foremost a land of excellent wines and so naturally they are omnipresent in the local cuisine. From the traditional beef bourguignon, a wine-based dish bien sûr, to dishes that are "en meurette," meaning cooked with lardons and red wine. Such dishes include œufs au vin (eggs), coq au vin, as well as charcuterie and jambon persillé (parsleyed ham). All regional dishes are either prepared and/or enjoyed with wine made by one of the marvelous winemakers of Burgundy.
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Mode of Transport
This tour includes high-quality bikes for cycling through the picturesque wine regions of Burgundy, with luggage transfers between hotels ensuring a seamless travel experience.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay in 3-star hotels such as Hotel Grillon in Beaune, which offers a relaxing atmosphere with a pool and charming decor, and Hotel de Vougeot in Vougeot, which features a traditional building with an on-site wine cellar and rooms overlooking vineyards and the castle Clos de Vougeot. ...more ...less
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, all breakfasts and 3 evening meals are included in the tour package.
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What kind of cycling experience is provided on this tour?
The tour provides high-quality bikes for cycling through the famous Grands Crus villages, with numerous wine tasting opportunities along the way.
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Is luggage transfer provided during the tour?
Yes, luggage transfers between hotels are included in the tour package.
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Can I book additional wine tastings during the tour?
Yes, there is a possibility to book 2 additional wine tastings as an option.
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What are some of the key attractions visited during the tour?
Key attractions include the historical city center of Beaune, the wine Hospices, the Basilica, the mustard factory, the Imaginarium, the Cassissium, and the Clos Vougeot wine estate.
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What is the starting and ending point of the tour?
The tour starts in Beaune and ends in Vougeot.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Exodus Adventure Travels allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus adventure travels, 43 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
Cycling the Grand Crus of Burgundy
7 Days Starting in Beaune, France and ending in Vougeot, France
Visiting: Beaune, Nuits-Saint-Georges
Tour operator:
Tour code:
C06BN
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Group size:
2 - 6
Age range:
12-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements