+1 888 396 5383 617 776 4441 [email protected] DUVINE.COM Europe / France / Burgundy Burgundy Bike Tour Côte-d'Or Along the Route des Grands Crus © 2021 DuVine Adventure + Cycling Co. Taste sparkling Crémant with our friend, a local winemaker See how oak barrels are handcrafted at François Frères in Saint-Romain, the world’s most famous cooperage Cycle le Route des Grands Crus, lined with the most esteemed vineyards of the region Spoil your palate with two dinners at Michelin-starred restaurants Arrival Details Departure Details Airport City: Airport City: Paris, France Paris, France Pick-Up Location: Drop-Off Location: Dijon Train Station Dijon Train Station Pick-Up Time: Drop-Off Time: 11:00 am 12:00 pm NOTE: DuVine provides group transfers to and from the tour, within reason and in accordance with the pick-up and drop-off recommendations. In the event your train, flight, or other travel falls outside the recommended departure or arrival time or location, you may be responsible for extra costs incurred in arranging a separate transfer. Emergency Assistance For urgent assistance on your way to tour or while on tour, please always contact your guides first. You may also contact the Boston office during business hours at +1 617 776 4441 or [email protected]. Tour By Day DAY 1 Bienvenu in Burgundy Your guides will greet you at the train station in Dijon, a culinary mecca of international influence. Here the adventure begins with an essential bike fitting and safety talk. Then we are off for an easy scenic spin along the famous Canal de Bourgogne which connects Burgundy to Paris and is one of the most attractive canals in France. A relatively flat terrain composed partially of characteristic towpaths will allow us to feel as if we are floating along peacefully, like the iconic barges on the canal. We will arrive at our first luxurious accommodation, Abbaye de la Bussière, where we will spend two nights. This evening we’re treated to a Michelin-starred meal prepared especially for us by the hotel chef. Bon dégustation! Meals: Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Dijon, Fleurey-sur-Ouche, Saint-Victor-sur-Ouche, La Bussière-sur-Ouche Accomplished: 20 miles / 32 km, elevation gain: 574 feet / 175 meters Accommodations: Abbaye de la Bussière DAY 2 The Vineyards of the Côte de Nuits After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll start the day cycling from the Canal de Bourgogne to the forest of the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits. We’ll descend from there to the realm of the most famous vineyards in the world. Our ride along the Route des Grands Crus will reveal the prestigious vineyard origins of some of history’s most iconic wines. We’ll stop in Gevrey-Chambertin to taste powerful red wines, known to be Napoleon’s favorites. Lunch will be a magical affair prepared by our friend and winemaker Christine Drouhin, paired with her own sophisticated wines. After lunch you may opt to continue in the saddle, passing abundant wheat and canola fields and Burgundy’s pale and regal Charolais cows grazing in their pastures. You also have the option to hop in the van to take advantage of the relaxing hotel grounds. This evening, we’ll visit nearby Château Sainte Sabine for a local and authentic dining experience. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Saint-Victor-sur-Ouche,Ternant, Curley, Chambolle-Musigny, Morey-Saint-Denis, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chamboeuf, Urcy, Sainte-Marie-sur-Ouche, La Bussière-sur-Ouche Accomplished: 24 miles / 39 km, elevation gain: 2,054 feet / 626 meters Accommodations: Abbaye de la Bussière DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications. DAY 3 La Route de Grands Crus in the Côte d’Or A typical French breakfast of fresh croissants fuels us up to discover more Grands Crus vineyards. Get over the first big hill before descending on tranquil roads towards the renowned Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and through Corton-Charlemagne, which shares its name with the French king who loved the area’s vineyards. Burgundy’s beautiful tiled roofs point the way to Savigny-lès-Beaune where we join Greg, a friend and passionate vigneron, at his home. Here we’ll enjoy a generous tasting of sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne before we settle in for lunch at the bistro on the town square. We’ll round out our day cycling the last 10 miles to medieval Beaune, Burgundy’s wine capital. Refreshed and reunited again, we will pay a visit to the Hôtel-Dieu, a charity hospital founded in 1443, and one of the finest examples of 15th-century French architecture. Tonight, your guides will take you out for a true Burgundian affair at our favorite gastronomic spot in Beaune. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Aloxe-Corton, Savigny- lès-Beaune, Beaune Accomplished: miles / 57 km, elevation gain: 2,250 feet / 688 meters Accommodations: Hôtel Le Cep DAY 4 Explore the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Fuel up with a lovely breakfast at the hotel in Beaune before cycling through the picturesque villages of the French countryside. Pedal past the château at La Rochepot and through the charming hamlet of Orches before a leisurely downhill ride into Saint-Aubin, home to a grand Romanesque church and treasured Premier Cru wines. We’ll then take a bike path to Santenay, the most southerly wine-producing village of the Côte de Beaune and our lunch spot, where your guides will invite you to indulge in a gourmet picnic. An afternoon cycle through iconic wine towns such as Puligny-Montrachet, Volnay, and Pommard will lead us back to Beaune to freshen up and visit a domaine near the famous Hospice de Beaune. The evening is yours to enjoy one of the many excellent restaurants in Beaune. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch Destinations: Beaune, Saint-Romain, Orches, La Rochepot, Saint-Aubin, Santenay, Chassagne- Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, Volnay, Pommard Accomplished: 21 miles / 34 km, elevation gain: 2,027 feet / 618 meters Accommodations: Hôtel Le Cep DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications. DAY 5 The Canal de Bourgogne After a generous petit dejeuner within the old stone walls of our hotel, we will get back on our saddles and head further into the hills of the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune to reach the famous Canal de Bourgogne. The grand finale is a one-mile climb up to the perched medieval village of Châteauneuf. Celebrate your success with a fashionably late lunch at our favorite auberge and discover the town’s 15th-century fortress with a panoramic view of the canal and valley below. Upon wrapping up there, we’ll hop in the van for a 40-minute transfer to our final hotel in Saulieu. Relax with a massage in the hotel’s luxurious spa or venture out to explore the charming town. We celebrate our final enchanted evening in Burgundy with an unforgettable Michelin-starred meal. Bon appétit! Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Chambolle-Musigny, Curley, Reulle-Vergy, L’Étang Vergy, Messanges, Chevannes, Bruant, Bécoup, Pont d’Ouche, Châteauneuf, Saulieu Accomplished: 24 miles / 39 km, elevation gain: 2,598 feet / 792 meters Longer Option: 49 miles / 79 km, elevation gain: 4,684 feet / 1,428 meters Accommodations: Relais Bernard Loiseau DAY 6 Au Revoir After breakfast, say goodbye to Burgundy however you see fit. Take advantage of our last few luxurious hours on hotel grounds or go for a final spin around the lakes of Morvan’s protected nature park. Your guides will see you off at the Dijon train station. Meals: Breakfast Destinations: Saulieu, Champeau-en-Morvan Accomplished: 17 miles / 27 km, elevation gain: 1,364 feet / 416 meters DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications..