• Cycling around Burgundy, along the canals
  • Cycling around Burgundy, along the canals
  • Cycling around Burgundy, along the canals
  • Cycling around Burgundy, along the canals
  • Cycling around Burgundy, along the canals
Burgundy-Franche-Comté

Cycling around Burgundy, along the canals

Réf : ZMMVQS

In summary

  • Sports
    Road cycling , Leisure Cycling
  • Duration
    10 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Beginner
    For those who enjoy road cycling but ride infrequently. You wish to cover short distances, between 30 and 60 km per day. The routes involve some elevation gain (maximum 500m). You are capable of sustaining moderate effort for about 1 to 2 hours.
    Intermediate
    For regular road cyclists. You wish to ride 50 to 70 km per day. Routes may include steep climbs (up to 800 m) and faster descents, with a moderate total elevation gain. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustaining moderate to vigorous effort for 2 to 3 hours.
    Confirmed
    For those who ride road bikes for part of the year—roughly once a week—and wish to cover 70 to 90 km or more per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,000m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustained effort for 3 to 5 hours or more.
    Advanced
    For those who ride road bikes very regularly and intensively for a large part of the year. You aim to cover 80 to 120 km (or more) per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,500m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in excellent physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for 3 to 5 hours or longer.
    Expert
    For cyclists with excellent fitness who ride long distances on the road once or twice a week. You aim to cover 130 km per day, tackling long, demanding stages. The routes feature challenging climbs and mountain passes, with significant elevation gain (2,000m). You are in peak physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for five hours or more while handling varied terrain.
  • Destination
    France / Burgundy-Franche-Comté
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    116.57 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler

In a few words

Explore one of the most beautiful jewels of French heritage by following the Burgundy Canal , an 18th-century engineering masterpiece. This route immerses you in a diversity of striking landscapes , from rolling hills to sculpted plateaus between Dijon and Clamecy. Each stop offers the opportunity to discover a rich historical heritage and charming villages , such as La Bussière, Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, and Montbard.

Along the way, admire the famous Pouilly vault , the remains of Alesia, and the castles of Tanlay and Tonnerre. Then, leave the canal to cross the Burgundy vineyards between Tonnerre and Auxerre, before joining the Nivernais Canal to Clamecy. A gentle and immersive adventure blending history, nature, and local produce , ideal for cycling or hiking enthusiasts.

The highlights

  • A route rich in heritage
  • A gentle and accessible experience
  • The diversity of landscapes along the route
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Sport

Level

Road cycling

Confirmed

Levels

Beginner
For those who enjoy road cycling but ride infrequently. You wish to cover short distances, between 30 and 60 km per day. The routes involve some elevation gain (maximum 500m). You are capable of sustaining moderate effort for about 1 to 2 hours.
Intermediate
For regular road cyclists. You wish to ride 50 to 70 km per day. Routes may include steep climbs (up to 800 m) and faster descents, with a moderate total elevation gain. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustaining moderate to vigorous effort for 2 to 3 hours.
Confirmed
For those who ride road bikes for part of the year—roughly once a week—and wish to cover 70 to 90 km or more per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,000m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustained effort for 3 to 5 hours or more.
Advanced
For those who ride road bikes very regularly and intensively for a large part of the year. You aim to cover 80 to 120 km (or more) per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,500m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in excellent physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for 3 to 5 hours or longer.
Expert
For cyclists with excellent fitness who ride long distances on the road once or twice a week. You aim to cover 130 km per day, tackling long, demanding stages. The routes feature challenging climbs and mountain passes, with significant elevation gain (2,000m). You are in peak physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for five hours or more while handling varied terrain.
For those who ride road bikes for part of the year—roughly once a week—and wish to cover 70 to 90 km or more per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,000m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustained effort for 3 to 5 hours or more.

In figures

PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE

  • Average duration/day: 4h
  • Average distance/day: 58 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 190 m
  • Predominant type of terrain : Road

Management

The digital roadbook is your travel companion.
Digital Roadbook

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
  • map

    Cluny

    • Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Cluny, a small historic town in Burgundy, is the ideal starting point for a cycling holiday. With its Benedictine abbey, once the largest in the West, and its rich heritage, it offers a perfect setting for combining cultural discovery with nature. Explore its narrow streets and surrounding landscapes while following a variety of routes. Cluny: a perfect blend of history and the great outdoors.


    Day 1

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.
- Days 1 to 6
🏨 3-star hotel - Days 7 to 9

Access

Departure
Cluny, France
Day 1
End of stay
Tonnerre
Day 10

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Mâcon-VilleOrGare de Mâcon-Loché TGV
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Price details

The price includes

  1. 8 nights in a double room, in a guesthouse and a 3* hotel
  2. Half board
  3. The map and description of the route
  4. Tourist taxes

The price does not include

  1. Lunches
  2. Drinks with meals and bar expenses
  3. any visits or activities suggested along the route
  4. insurance

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Luggage transport : CHF343.05 / person
  2. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

The Yannick team
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The Yannick team

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