Cycling Tours in Burgundy

Included Highlights of DuVine Adventures Burgundy tour:

• 5 nights Luxury Accommodations: Château André Ziltener or Chateau Gilly, Hameau de Barboron, Hotel Le Cep.
• Site visits: Routes de Grands Cru, Beaune, Montrachet Vineyards and Countesse de Loisey.
• Meals: All breakfasts, two lunches and four gourmet dinners including wine.
• Wine tastings:  Pommard, Beaune, Gevery Chambertin, Meursault and Pugliny
• Biking: Classic cycling passing Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Cru vineyards, charming villages, fields of sunflowers. Moderate rating, average 30 miles a day.

What's included on your Burgundy bike tour:  6 days- $3,895 per person
Single supplement-$750

• All accommodations in deluxe châteaux, charming country inns, and wine estates.
• All breakfasts, two lunches, four gourmet dinners including wine.
• New 27-speed aluminum bicycle Giant bicycle, choice of five lightweight frame sizes, light weight helmet, gel seat, handlebar bag, rear carrier rack, lock, patch kit with spare tube, pump, lock, bell and toe straps option.
• Bilingual guide(s) who look after your every little need.
• Support vehicle that sweeps the daily bike route offering refreshments and snacks, transporting your purchases, and offering transfers to the hotel.
• Highlighted regional maps with history on each sight and options to stop along the way.
• All transportation from rendezvous to final drop-off.
• All gratuities for baggage, porters, and hotel service.
• Daily briefings. Your guides review each morning the best route-including which direction to take at the crossroads, where to turn for a flatter option and how to find that shortcut back to the hotel.
• DuVine Adventures t-shirt, water bottle and luggage tag.
• Detailed Final Documents including itinerary and hotel list.
• CD of your once in a lifetime trip.
• Exceptional customer service.
• Complimentary travel coordinator available to assist you with all of your pre- & post-trip travel plans and arrangements.
• Reserve now  with your complimentary travel coordinator
• Request a brochure

Additional Information

Where do we rendezvous on day one of the Burgundy bicycle trip?
Your two DuVine guides will meet you at the train station in Beaune on the first morning or your tour. Contact your DuVine tour coordinator at least 60 days prior to your trip; they will book your rail tickets into the city of Beaune. At this time you can also review with them any pre- & post-travel plans you have or wish to make.

Where does the Burgundy bicycle trip finish?
We will depart the hotel in the late morning for the train station to catch a TGV train to Paris, or any other destination of your choice. 

How should I go about making my travel plans?
DuVine Adventures is a full service tour operator and it is our pleasure to assist you with all aspects of upcoming travel plans.  Whether you are looking for a suggestion for dinner in Paris, a beautiful hotel or rail information simply call us at 888-396-5383 or 617-776-4441 or you can email us at info@duvine.com.

What is the weather going to be like in Burgundy?
From May through October, average temperatures in Burgundy range from the 70s to 80s Fahrenheit.  Typically it is sunny, but be prepared with the proper rain gear.

What is not included on my Burgundy bicycle trip?
Airfare to and from the trip, accommodations before and after the trip; gratuities for guides, and incidentals along the way. 

How should I tip my DuVine guides?
If you appreciate the service your DuVine Adventures guides provide, we recommend each guest provide a gratuity of anywhere from 150 to 200 euros per guide.

What travel documents will I need for my Burgundy bike trip?
All travelers to France are required to have a valid passport.   Please make 2 copies of your passport, and personal identification before you depart. Keep one set of copies with you in a separate location from your travel documents, and leave the other set of copies with a contact at home before you depart. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with your consulate general for entry requirements. 

What is the average daily mileage in Burgundy?
The average daily mileage is about 20-30 miles (28-38km). There will be daily options for riding additional or fewer miles.

How should I get in DuVine shape?
The best way to prepare for your DuVine bicycle trip is to spend some time on the saddle.  We understand that you might be limited in the amount of riding you can do, but try to engage in some type of cardiovascular activity.  As you prepare for your trip, try to bicycle some hills and some flat stretches — the kind of terrain that you will find on your Burgundy bicycle tour.  We have different riding options everyday and, of course, great van support.

How should I pack?
Please limit your luggage to one medium-sized suitcase and one carry-on. Complete your DuVine luggage tag with your name, address and phone number. Try not to over pack; you will not wear all your clothing! A suggested packing list is enclosed.