Cycling the Burgundy Canal, Chateaux & Hilltop Villages: from Montbard to Dijon

PASSPORT & ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS

Passport with 6 months validity from the end of the stay is required.
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We advise you to bring a photocopy of your original documents and keep them with you during your trip, separate to the original ones.

HEALTH INFORMATION

No vaccination requirements
Health infrastructure is, of course, satisfactory everywhere, but the cost of care in some private facilities requires checking all the clauses of the insurance contract before departure.

INSURANCE

As you are travelling abroad, it is your responsibility to have an adequate valid travel insurance.
Bring a copy with you, and please forward us all information (company name, contract number, and international 7/7 assistance contact).

WEATHER

Burgundy's climate is oceanic with semi-continental tendencies.
- In spring, temperatures rise gently and rainfall is moderate in March and April, but a little heavier in May and June.From May onwards, temperatures are mild.
- The climate is very pleasant in summer: temperatures are warm and rainfall moderate.
- Autumn is cool and wet: temperatures are mild in October, then gradually cool down. Rainfall is moderate until November.

ELECTRICITY

France is on a 220 Volt system
We recommend checking if you require an adaptor for your electrical items HERE

MOBILE PHONE & INTERNET

Contact your operator before leaving and check if you will be able to use your mobile phone abroad.
A good option is to buy a “country Sim card” in a phone shop. It will cost you around 10€ / 15€ and will allow you to call local phone numbers with internet access

MONEY MATTERS & CLOSING HOURS

The currency is the €uro. Make sure to have some cash with you as there aren’t always ATM machines in small villages.
Tips are always included (different than in Canada and USA) but always appreciated.

  • From 690€ /pers
    • Self-guided Cycling
    • Easy
      • 5 days
      • From April to October
      • Simple -
      • Comfort -
      • Charming -
      • Superior
      • Ref : E1205
YOUR TRIP

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From the blog

More Burgundy cycling tours

    • 4 days
    • Moderate
    • Self-guided Cycling
      • From March to November
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple
      • /
      • Comfort
      • /
      • Charming
      • /
      • Superior

Highlights of the trip

  • Short cycling break through one of France’s finest wine regions
  • Enjoy well-paced rides on scenic country roads with time to unwind and explore
  • Burgundy’s finest gastronomy & "Grand Cru" wines
  • Visit historic Clos de Vougeot, a symbol of Burgundy’s winemaking tradition


    Customize your holiday here 

    • 5 days
    • Easy
    • Self-guided Cycling
      • From April to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple
      • /
      • Comfort
      • /
      • Charming
      • /
      • Superior

Highlights of the trip

  • Cycle the scenic Burgundy Canal from Montbard to Dijon
  • Rides among peaceful towpaths through lush countryside and quiet waterways
  • Discover Burgundy’s hidden gems: semur en auxois, Flavigny sur ozerain, hateauneuf en Auxois
  • The UNESCO-listed Abbaye de Fontenay, a masterpiece of Cistercian architecture
  • Savor Burgundy’s iconic cuisine: Coq au Vin, Boeuf Bourguignon, and the famously pungent Époisses cheese
     

    Customize your holiday here 

    • 6 days
    • Moderate
    • Self-guided Cycling
      • From April to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple
      • /
      • Comfort
      • /
      • Charming

Highlights of the trip

  • Cycle from the Burgundy canal to the legendary wine route
  • UNESCO listed Abbaye de Fontenay & Château Commarin
  • Picturesque hilltop villages: Chateauneuf en Auxois & Flavigny sur Ozerain
  • Chateau Clos Vougeot symbol of the region's winemaking heritage


    Customize your holiday here 

    • 6 days
    • Easy
    • Self-guided Cycling
      • From March to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple
      • /
      • Charming
      • /
      • Superior

Highlights of the trip

  • Easy Cycling on the "Voie Bleue" Bike Path
  • Explore Berzé-le-Châtel, a stunning hilltop village with a medieval fortress
  • Visit Cluny Abbey, the renowned Benedictine monastery rich in history
  • Discover Château de Cormatin, a beautifully preserved Renaissance château
  • Experience the vibrant Sunday morning market in Cluny

    Customize your holiday here 

    • 7 days
    • Moderate
    • Self-guided Cycling
      • From April to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple
      • /
      • Comfort
      • /
      • Charming
      • /
      • Superior

Highlights of the trip

  • The beautiful medieval towns of Dijon & Beaune with the must-see Hospices de Beaune
  • The wine roads of the "Grand Cru" route
  • The famous Burgundy wines & renowned Chateau wine estates 
  • The Unesco listed Cluny Abbey

    Customize your holiday here