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Highlights
Spend 4 days exploring around the Beaune town in the heart of Burgundy
Learn about the Beaune Town in just 4 days – great trip for a weekend getaway
Discover some of the best French gastronomy in the Burgundy region
Visit numerous medieval French towns, full of architecture and history
Have all the logistics being taken care for you, as you cycle from village to village with your group only
Spend a long weekend in the wine region dedicated to your sense of well-being and peace of mind. You are sure to be in the perfect place to stay and be charmed by the authenticity of the Burgundy vineyards. From Beaune, Wine Capital, you will head off to explore the 2 renowned wine production areas: Cote de Beaune and Cote de Nuits. Following the vineyard Grand Crus route you will discover charming wine making villages: Pommard, Meursault, Vougeot, Gevrey Chambertin… We will show you some of the wine secrets and the delightful moments it creates.
Spend a long weekend in the wine region dedicated to your sense of well-being and peace of mind. You are sure to be in the perfect place to stay and be charmed by the authenticity of the Burgundy vineyards. From Beaune, Wine Capital, you will head off to explore the 2 renowned wine production areas: Cote de Beaune and Cote de Nuits. Following the vineyard Grand Crus route you will discover charming wine making villages: Pommard, Meursault, Vougeot, Gevrey Chambertin… We will show you some of the wine secrets and the delightful moments it creates.
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Beaune Short Getaway Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Beaune
Arrival in Beaune, your hotel is situated in the heart of the city. Check in and presentation of the tour, delivery of the road book, maps and tourist brochures and bicycles. Upon your arrival you will have time to wander the medieval streets of Beaune, its ramparts, the Collegial church of Notre Dame with its 15th century tapestries and have a drink in one of the many cafes on the main square! Overnight stay at hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Beaune
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Circular bike ride to Nuits Saint Georges
Today’s ride will take you North from Beaune heading to the Grand Cru vineyards of Corton and Corton Charlemagne, before entering into Cote de Nuits vineyards. You will cross the famous and charming wine making villages of Vosne Romanée, Vougeot (with its Château Clos de Vougeot), Chambolle Musigny, Gevrey Chambertin. Back by train to Beaune at the end of afternoon.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Beaune
Distance: 29km, 287m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Circular bike ride to Cotes de Beaune
Today’s ride will take you through the famous vineyards of Pommard, Volnay… the kingdom of Burgundy Red wines. The ride is nice and flat all day long, and then curves back in towards the famous vineyards of Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, charming villages which make the best white Chardonnay wines in the world. Back to Beaune in the afternoon. Overnight stay in the same hotel
Overnight Location: Hotel in Beaune
Distance: 30km, 246m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Departure
Departure your hotel after breakfast.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2025 Departures The departures are available every day, from March to October.
- Single room: from EUR738*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR488*
Accommodation on Beaune Short Getaway Tour
This tour is based in one hotel. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Beaune Short Getaway Tour?
Meals
3 breakfasts are included. Half board upgrades are available for a supplement.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 3 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Daily luggage transfers are included, as well as 1 train ticket from Gevrey to Beaune.
- Bike rental (with helmet)
- Description of the tour
- Roadbook (maps and itinerary details)
- GPS tracks to follow on a mobile App
- Tourist information
- Welcome briefing
- 7/7 assistance
- Tourist taxes
Not included
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Visits or activities suggested on the tour
- Insurance
- Train tickets
Optional Extras
- Additional nights in Beaune
- Upgrade to e-bike
- Speedometer rental
- Optional activities or excursions
- Half board supplement
- How hard is the Beaune Short Getaway Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to France
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Are meals included on the Beaune Short Getaway Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Beaune to start this tour?
- Where does the Beaune Short Getaway Tour end?
- Can I rent a bike?
- Tire repair kit (with extra inner tube)
- Pump, bell, lock.
- Rear carrier (for standard panniers)
- Removable handlebar bag, with map case.
- Support smartphone
- Helmets (Not mandatory, but recommended)
- Child seat
- Trailers
- Kids tandem bikes
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to France?
- Are there any travel restrictions for France?
We rate this tour as a 2 / 5. Despites the route being quite flat, you will be biking up to 29km daily.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
3 breakfasts are included. Half board upgrades are available for a supplement.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover biking. Get your travel insurance.
You can get to Beaune via train from Lyon or Dijon (Dijon has high-speed train connections with Paris).
The tour ends where it starts, in Beaune.
There is no need to, as the bike rental is already included in tour package. Standard hybrid bikes are Scott Sub Sport 30. You can also upgrade to an e-bike (Scott Sub Eride 30). All bikes are equipped with the following:
You can also request for (not guaranteed):
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a bike suitable for the demands of the tour.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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