Burgundy Biking Tour

Burgundy Biking 2011 Activity Level: Moderate Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights

THE B&R DIFFERENCE  “We loved our Burgundy trip! We particularly liked the hotels, the food and our guides. Distances were just right for  me... We have been telling everyone how ______terriﬁ c our experience was with B&R” Bobbi & Vic Samuels, Experience Burgundy Burgundy Biking 2009

 WHY TRAVEL WITH B&R? Because B&R’s European ofﬁ ce has been  in Beaune for years, we’ve gotten to be  pretty close to the locals. In some cases,  we’ve even married them. This means we know all the best places to cycle, to picnic,  to taste wine, to buy croissants. And many  of our friends join us en route to share  their insider perspective.   

the journey p.2 view > / notes from the road p.5 view > / the details p.6 view > / next steps p.7 view > Burgundy Biking 2011 Title. Modern Bourgogne or Burgundy used to be a feudal territory 2 The Journey Blurb within the kingdom of France called Duchy of Burgundy

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Day 1 Route des Châteaux

                HOTEL  Château André Ziltener, Chambolle-Musigny Set amid the vines in tiny Chambolle-Musigny, the intimate  yet luxurious 18thC Château André Ziltener opened as a hotel  in 1993. Tastefully decorated and surrounded by a peaceful  garden, the hotel has only 10 rooms, which means that the  service is excellent and we usually have the place all to  ourselves.

THE BIKING Day 1: A 42 km (26 mi.) ride following small roads through quiet farmland and vineyards. Most of the ride is quite ﬂ at, then becomes slightly uphill and rolling after lunch as we approach the Côte d’Or. There’s also an additional 15 km (9 mi.) ride for those interested.

Other questions? Contact us (03) 9519 7777 www.executiveedge.com.au Burgundy Biking 2011 The Canal of Burgundy is 400 kilometers which allows barges 3 The Journey to navigate from the north all the way to the south of France

Days 2 & 3  Côte de Beaune               croque-monsieur                       HOTEL  L’Hôtel de Beaune, Beaune  This beautiful hotel is housed in a 19th Century home and is  ideally located within steps of the shops and restaurants in  the historic centre of Beaune. The courtyard is a great spot to unwind over a glass of wine, and the terrace leads to an  incredible view over the city’s medieval rooftops. With only 7  rooms, we will be the only guests at L’Hôtel, making for a very  intimate stay.  THE BIKING Day 2: A 27 km (17 mi.) ride through slightly rolling vineyards.  Two options exist for extra—and hillier—riding: a longer one in  the morning of 41 km (25 mi.) and one in the afternoon of 25  km (17 mi.).  Day 3: A 41 km (25 mi.) ride through rolling vineyards, forests and villages. The roads are mostly quiet, although there is  slightly more trafﬁ c around Meursault. An additional 16 km (10 mi.) ride is also available. Other questions? Contact us (03) 9519 7777 www.executiveedge.com.au Burgundy Biking 2011 Dijon is the historical capital of the Province of Burgundy 4 The Journey

Days 4 & 5 Day 6 The Hautes Côtes and the Vallée de l’Ouche Farewells

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   HOTEL  Abbaye de la Bussière, La Bussière-sur-Ouche Relais & Châteaux  Purchased by the Cummings family in 2005, this “new”  boutique hotel is in fact a medieval castle that was once  a Cistercian monastery and later a hunting lodge. Now  the country-house hotel offers luxurious accommodations  within an 18-acre park.

 THE BIKING  Day 4: A 38 km (24 mi.) ride from the Côte de Beaune  through “Les Hautes-Côtes” on long—but not so steep—  hills to the calm and ﬂ at Vallée de l’Ouche. An extra 25 km (16 mi.) is also available, and for the keen riders there is the  option of a 102 km (63 mi.) Century Ride.  Day 5: A 40 km (25 mi.) ride in the Vallée de l’Ouche to the medieval village of Châteauneuf, past the castle of Commarin and back down to the valley. An extra 38 km (24 mi.) is available for the eager riders.

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By Olivier Maillard

      terroir                        B&R REGIONAL DIRECTOR Olivier Maillard  Olivier combines his two passions in life—Morocco and his  native Burgundy—by serving as the Regional Director for  both. Starting out as a bike mech at B&R’s atelier in Beaune,  this Burgundian now has 80+ trips under his belt and an avid passion for travel and cycling. (He watches the Tour de France  every year—roadside!)   

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Paris BURGUNDY La Bussière-sur-Ouche CÔTE DE NUITS FRANCE Dijon SWITZERLAND Châteauneuf Chambolle-Musigny Atlantic 2011 Dates Ocean Beaune ITALY May 15-20 CÔTE DE BEAUNE Jun 5-10 Jun 26 Jul 1 Jul 3-8 Mediterranean Sea SPAIN Jul 10-15 Jul 24-29 Aug 7-12 Aug 21-26 WHAT’S INCLUDED Sep 4-9 • All hotel accommodation Sep 15-20  • All breakfasts, three lunches, four dinners, Sep 18-23 ______including wine Sep 25-30 • Use of a customized Cannondale bike: a hybrid, Oct 2-7 LEVEL OF ACTIVITY ______a racing bike with drop bars, or a racing bike We rate this trip Moderate with fl at bars, equipped with handlebar bag Duration The fi rst four days of the trip alternate relatively and helmet 6 Days / 5 Nights fl at routes with some hilly rides. Distances range • Use of a handlebar bag and helmet ______from 27 to 44 km (17 to 27 mi.) with options every • Services of B&R guide(s) and support van Start day, including the Century Ride of 100 km. In • All special events, private tours, guest experts Dijon general, we follow small, quiet roads through and entrance fees Sofi tel la Cloche vineyards, farmland, forests and charming towns. • All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off 9:30am Burgundy has been credited with having the best • All baggage transportation ______biking, not just in France, but the world. This is • Detailed maps, route suggestions and Finish no small claim, but it has been asserted time and water bottle Dijon again by B&R guides and travellers alike. • All gratuities for baggage, porters and Gare de Dijon hotel service 10:30am HOTEL DE LA CLOCHE, DIJON www.hotel-lacloche.com ______MORE INFO The Hotel de La Cloche is a privileged place 2011 Price How do I get to Dijon? which gathers tradition and modernity to offer its US$ 5,795 Your likely point of arrival into France will be Paris. visitors, for more than a century, the quality that ($700 single supplement) The high-speed TGV train is the best way to get great people are looking for. This is one of the from Paris to Dijon—it takes about two hours and better hotels in Dijon and is conveniently located reservations are required. Trains to Dijon leave a stone’s throw from the historic centre, two central Paris from the Gare de Lyon, but there minutes from the station, and ten minutes away is limited direct rail service between Charles from the main motor ways. Everyone who checks de Gaulle airport and Dijon. If your fl ight arrival in leaves feeling refreshed in body and tranquil corresponds to a convenient train departure, you in spirit. may want to consider avoiding the expense and hassle of going into the centre of Paris. Other questions?

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EXTENDING YOUR TRIP  Paris is one of the great cities in the world, so ______chances are you will want to spend time there either before or after your trip. There are several recommendations for where to stay and what to At Butterﬁ eld & Robinson, the guiding starts do and where to eat while in Paris included in while you’re still at home. We make sure you the Conﬁ rmation Package you will receive upon know everything you need to know before you’ve booking. We’ll also happily recommend a city even left your living room. guide if you want an insider’s tour of Paris.

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