Cycling holidays in Burgundy, France
| country: | France |
| location: | Burgundy |
| trip type: | Introductory cycling holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep |
| price: | From £670 (8 days) excluding flights. Price includes most meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners), bunk bed cabin accommodation with shower/toilet, bike rental, several excursions, travel guidance & transfers Dijon - barge. We can arrange flights from the UK |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Enjoy the charm of Burgundy's rolling landscape as you cycle along quiet country roads and canalways, passing world famous vineyards and charming old towns where there is plenty of time set aside for discovering the cultural and consumable delights the region offers. By night retire to our private barge custom built for sailing on the French canals. The relaxed atmosphere aboard will make you feel at home quickly as will the comfortable cabins, most of which have private facilities. Wine tasting, exploring the impressive towns of Dijon and Beaune and visiting castles, museums and abbeys are some of the highlights of this insightful trip, which combined with the experience of cycling through the changing scenery, make this an ideal way to explore Burgundy.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive Dijon, embark and meet the crew |
| Day 2: | A short cycle in the northwest Dijon region (25km) |
| Day 3: | Sail the Burgundy Canal then cycle to the Abbey of Citeaux (35km) |
| Day 4: | Cycle to the pretty town of Auxonne on the river Saône (35km) |
| Day 5: | Visit Beaune then cycle to Verdun sur les Doubs (50km) |
| Day 6: | Cycle through the forests of Gergy to Chalon sur Saône, afternoon at leisure (35km) |
| Day 7: | Visit wineries en route to Tournus (55km) |
| Day 8: | Transfer by train to Dijon, trip concludes |
travellers' tales
I really enjoyed the holiday. All 18 of us got on very well and each day's cycling was just the right amount of cycling and sight-seeing. Martin & Marjorie's hospitality and food were excellent. Our cycle guide, Yon Willan was fantastic and I will miss having him around! (more)
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.highly commended
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how this holiday makes a difference
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Travelling by bike during the day and by barge overnight, this holiday is the ideal way to explore the natural and cultural highlights of a region without the needs of vehicle transport.
Friendly local staff are ideally placed to give you a knowledgeable insight into the local terrain, flora and fauna and an authentic account of the history of the region. All travellers are provided with our award-winning 20-page Responsible Travel Booklet, which outlines our environmental guidelines and practices and will provide you will clear details on how you can play a vital part in reducing your impact on the fragile environments and cultures around the world. |
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