Cycling around the chateaux of Chablis, Burgundy

A lovely cycling holiday designed for those who want to take their time to enjoy a land rich in tradition, history, gastronomy and fine wines. There are a few large hills to climb although it is suitable for families with older children.

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Type of Holiday: Cycling Holidays (Self-guided cycling holidays)

Price: £565 (based on two people sharing)

Duration: 8 days

Departures: Daily departures, from April to October

Start point: Auxerre

End point: Auxerre

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Burgundy is famous for its warm hospitality and inimitable knack for enjoying life. Even before Julius Caesar fought his decisive battles with the Gauls, people have been lured to this beautiful land of gently rolling landscapes, sleepy villages, rivers and canals. Burgundy is a land of culture, of tradition, beautiful countryside, fine food and excellent wine.

This is a lovely route designed for those who want to take their time to enjoy a land rich in tradition, history, gastronomy and fine wines. There are a few larger hills to climb although it is suitable for families with older children.

During the cycling trip you will visit great abbeys, elegant châteaux, medieval half-timbered villages and fortified towns. The vineyards of Chablis and Auxerrois are amongst the highlights and time will be set aside there for a spot of wine tasting.

You'll stay in carefully selected small 2 and 3 star hotels and guesthouses that provide breakfast and evening meals. Or you can choose our B&B option and decide where to take your evening meal.

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Arrival to Auxerre

Day 2 - Auxerre – Montigny La Resle - 31 kms / 19 miles

Day 3 - Montigny – Chablis – Noyers/Saerein - 44 kms / 27.5 miles

Day 4 - Noyers-sur-Serein - Avallon - 41 kms / 25.5 miles

Day 5 - Avallon - Vézelay - 24 kms / 15 miles

Day 6 - Vézelay – Accolay - 40 kms / 25 miles

Day 7 - Accolay – Auxerre - 32 kms / 20 miles

Day 8 - Departure