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  • From $4,498
    To $4,898 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+From $1,050 To $1,570
    for sgl. occ.)

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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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TRIP NOTES

All meals included except 2 lunches and 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Auxerre, France/Dijon, France

Special Interest

Culture & History, Fine Wine & Cuisine, Romance &/or Honeymoon

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Burgundy Biking Vacations

Burgundy Biking

From the Morvan to the Cote d'Or

In the heart of France, Burgundy has been center stage for many of the country's most formative events. The soil that nourishes the region's precious grapes has also served as battleground for Julius Caesar, Brunhilde and Charlemagne. These days, the clinking of raised glasses has replaced the clash of swords, but Burgundy still maintains its inextricable ties to history. The ancient Romans introduced viticulture to the region, and winemaking - and tasting - remain at the center of Burgundian living. On this journey, you'll have the opportunity to savor the local specialty in between invigorating rides over rolling hills, through forests and past renowned Côte d'Or vineyards. Each night, savor magnificent French cuisine, prepared in the most luxurious of surroundings.

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Days 1-2 avallon

Rendezvous in Auxerre After lunch at a local farm, enjoy a warm-up ride through the château-dotted countryside  Ascend to the hilltop village of Vézelay and discover its cathedral - a World Heritage site Sample regional treats at a signature Backroads picnic Bike through the Lower Morvan region, past lush forests and quaint villages.

Day 3 Saulieu

Pedal through peaceful pastureland with stunning vistas, stopping en route at one of the châteaux or abbeys Follow undulating terrain toward the Côte d'Or region, where some of the best wines in Burgundy are produced.

Days 4-6 beaune

Surrounded by chardonnay and pinot noir vines, enter the scenic Côte de Beaune Enjoy a private tour of the cellars and a tasting at Maison Alex Gambal, where the artisanal wines are made by hand Make your way along quiet vineyard roads along the Route des Grands Crus to the towns of Pernand-Vergelesses, Aloxe-Corton and Chassagne-Montrachet, where you'll find perfect caves for sampling and buying wine Enjoy a private guided tour of the 15th-century Hospices de Beaune, a tile-studded showcase of Flemish-Burgundian architecture and impressive history.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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Trip praise

The trip was fantastic. Biking is the way to see Burgundy. I felt as if I entered the Middle Ages and stayed for 5 days, as you see so little evidence of the present on this trip, and instead are immersed in a world of chateaus, abbeys, churches and little medieval villages. The food, accomodations and countryside are outstanding, and are combined with some challenging cycling days.
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LAVISH LIVING : Premiere Inns

Chateau de Vault-de-Lugny

Avallon (2 nights): A moated 16th-century castle called "a captivating gem radiating the true pastoral spirit of northern Burgundy" by the Hideaway Report.

Le Relais Bernard Loiseau

Saulieu (1 night): Surrounded by beautiful grounds and complete with a spa, this Relais & Châteaux-member is known for its Michelin-starred cuisine and warm intimate atmosphere.

Hotel le Cep

Beaune (2 nights): A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member with lavishly decorated guest rooms, each named after a Grand Cru wine.

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Chateau de Vault-de-Lugny

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Level 2 1 Route Option Available
  • 22 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 2 to 5 3 Route Options Available
  • 29, 37, 58 miles
  • 1000 - 3000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • 20, 36, 51 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 3 to 5 3 Route Options Available
  • 33, 46, 56 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 2 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • 22, 35, 48 miles
  • 1000 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • 19 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles