Classic Burgundy

The southern Burgundy is a treasure of historic churches and chateaux set in rolling countryside carpeted with vines and forests. A number of rocky outcrops punctuate the vineyards such as the celebrated “roche de Solutré” important for its pre-historic human activity.

The Burgundy region is well-known for its fine wine and gastronomic food, a reputation that is richly deserved. You will have plenty of opportunity to sample both during your cycle. In addition you will have plenty of time to see the varied and rich architectural delights of the region, such as those found at Cluny, a very important spiritual, political and artistic centre of the Middle Ages with its Benedictine abbey. The town of Tournus is home to some beautiful buildings including one of the largest Romanesque churches in France. Besides these towns many of the pretty villages you will travel through have splendid chateaux and impressive churches.

The cycling on this holiday is gentle and suitable for most people. It uses an off-road cycle path for over half the holiday. The day's cycling can be up to 55 km (or 32 miles), although the average (not counting the rest day) is 40km. There is a hill of about 140m on the final day. Otherwise the cycling is on gently undulating terrain.

Highlights

• Beautiful towns and villages with historic chateaux, abbeys and churches
• Changing countryside with vineyards, woodland, pasture and wetlands
• A dedicated off-road cycle path for much of the holiday
• Wine tasting
• Gourmet food and charming guest house