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2009
Burgundy Passion Tour
PASSION TOUR - 6 nights
Terrain:
Mostly flat to moderate
Daily
Distance: 25 or less with longer options available
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CLASSIC (B&B & *** hotels) |
$1,525 |
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CLASSIC + (Charming ***
hotels) |
$1,800 (best bet!) |
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DELUXE (Chateaux & ****
hotels) |
$2,525 |
What's
Included:
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6 nights
in charming hotels of the comfort level of your choice,
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All
breakfasts, 4 dinners.
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Fully
equipped hybrid bike.
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Daily
routes on detailed maps.
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Route
notes and regional advice.
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Luggage
transfers.
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Emergency
phone call support 7 days a week.
In 7 days and 6 nights, you will see a cross section of
the Burgundy towns. From the wine towns to those along the
canals to the ancient hilltop towns and the castles and chateaux.
Experience the passion which is so much a part of the peoples lives
and is most notably reflected in the care that goes into preparing and
serving the fabulous regional foods. You will end this trip
wondering whether you will ever feel this welcomed again.
Day 1:
Arrival in Beaune 12
miles + option rides
Meet at our office. We will provide with your package and adjust your
bicycle. Short ride to your first hotel in Nuits St Georges, through
the Grands Crus vineyards of Corton and Corton Charlemagne.
Night and dinner in Nuits St Georges.
Day 2: The Cote de Nuits and its
red wines 21 miles + option rides
Biking through the most renowned vineyards for the Pinot Noir: Gevrey
Chambertin and Chambolle Musigny, following the Route des Grands Crus
to the Clos de Vougeot and its 15C chateau, Vosne Romanée, the Romanée
Conti (the most expensive wine of Burgundy). Night in Nuits St
Georges. Dinner on your own, but we provide restaurant suggestions.
Day 3 : Nuits
St Georges to Chateauneuf en Auxois
Great ride up the Hautes Cote and its blackcurrant
fields. (used to make the regional liquor, crème de cassis) Amazing
views of the vineyards before reaching the Canal de Bourgogne. Night
and dinner in Chateauneuf en Auxois.
Day 4 : The Auxois region
Quiet cycling along the canal, through fields and picturesque
villages. Take time to explore medieval Chateauneuf en Auxois with its
12C fortified castle perched on small hill, and the 16C castle of
Commarin and its frescoes.
Day 5 : Chateauneuf en Auxois back
to Beaune
From the Chateau you follow the Ouche River Valley through the
forests, before getting to the most renowned vineyards for the white
wine of Burgundy and returning to Beaune. Take time to visit the old
town center and the Hospices de Beaune founded in 1443 as a hospital
for the poor. Night and dinner in Beaune.
Day 6 : The Chardonnay Kingdom
You will be ready to explore the Cote de Beaune, Chassagne Montrachet,
Puligny Montrachet, Meursault, Pommard, and Volnay . Rendez vous at
11.30 in Puligny Montrachet with Mr Lefalive, who will show you his
cellar, and his vineyards, before your lunch and wine tasting at his
place. Night in Beaune. Dinner on your own with our suggested
restaurants list.
Day 7 :
Departure
Price does not include air transportation or transfers
to and from the ride start.
Please note that all itineraries are subject to change depending on
availability of suitable accommodations and local travel conditions.
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