Southern Burgundy in 4 days / 3 nights
4 days / 3 nights
Burgundy - Leisure cycling - E-bike tours
Short journey - Families - Comfort - Luggage transfer - New for 2019
Discover the south of Burgundy famous for its hospitality, rich traditions, history and excellent wines: Gevrey Chambertin, Aloxe Corton, Vougeot, Puligny-Montrachet...
Through this delightful itinerary, from Mâcon to Cluny via Tournus, let yourself be surprised by the enchanting landscapes, peaceful villages, rivers and canals of the region.
Your day by day program
The first day of arrival in Mâcon you will meet our representative who will give you your bikes and travel documents. Begin by peddling the Green Way to reach Cluny, a very important town. The Abbey was one of the largest in Europe until the 16th century. Cluny and Saint Philibert are two of the 250 Romanesque churches.
About 26km.
Leave Cluny by the Greenway and cycle for 44km on this old railway track which has been transformed into a cycle path. Come off the path to visit an eleventh century church, take a break in a village or visit the castle of Cormatin.
Cycle into Chalon, the birth city of Nicephore Niepce, the inventor of photography. The Gothic cathedral located in the heart of the city, the chapel and the pharmacy of the old hospital are all worth a visit.
About 51km.
Today's ride takes you along the Saône to Tournus. Here, the old Abbey St Philibert is waiting to be visited.
About 31km.
Leave Tournus by the banks of the Saône and cycle within peaceful surroundings to Macon.
After this final ride you have to say goodbye to this charming region of France!
About 33km.
Departure board
Every day from April to October.
Technical information
- Beginning of the trip in Mâcon, where your bikes and travel documents will be delivered.
- End of your trip in Mâcon, after the last cycle ride.
- 1st night in a 2-stars hotel, 2nd night in a 3-stars hotel and last night in a 4-stars hotel.
- From 2 persons
- Moderate level: from 26km to 51km per day.
- Take only your essentials for the day (picnic, camera etc.)
- Half-board supplement : 115€
- Helmet rental : 5€
- GPS rental (deposit 80€) : 55€
- VTC rental : 70€
- E-bike rental : 140€
- Version with 2 and 3 star hotels only : -50€
- 3 nights in double rooms in 2,3 and 4 stars hotels.
- The breakfasts
- Luggage transfers
- Detailed maps
- 24-hour hotline
- Transfer to the meeting point and from the point of dispersion
- The insurance
- Lunch, evening meals
- Tourist taxes
- Bicycle rental