Itinerary for the Tour of Burgundy by bike

Office de Tourisme de Dijon
The capital of Burgundy

Dijon

Before starting this cycle route, begin with the Owl's route which will take you on a tour of a good part of Dijon.

Either by bicycle or on foot, this route leads you around the streets of the town centre, to discover the Philip-the-Good Tower, the Fine Arts Museum, and of course the church of Notre-Dame, where you need to make sure you touch the Owl with your left hand to bring you luck (and sun) while you're staying in Burgundy!

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The Wine Route

Plunge yourself into the world of wine, on this cycle route through the vineyards!

You'll be riding through the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune vineyards, via some globally renowned villages, until you reach Santenay, at the entrance to the Côte Chalonnaise.

Alain Doire / BFC Tourisme
Alain Doire / BFC Tourisme
Alain Doire / BFC Tourisme

The Canal du Centre

Continue your Tour of Burgundy by bike along the peaceful Canal du Centre where you'll discover the Ceramic Valley and the iconic Villa Perrusson

You'll see the majestic Roman basilica of Paray-le-Monial overlooking your route, before veering off to follow the Loire side canal in Digoin.

Discover the Canal du Centre
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Loire side canal

Keep pedalling until you reach Decize, where the canals and rivers converge. Don't hesitate to stop off in Saint-Léger-des-Vignes nearby, to admire the famous tow boat that was once used to tow the barges from Nivernais canal to the Loire side canal.

Nivernais Canal

You'll enjoy the fresh air along this section, especially at the Vaux and Baye ponds and surrounding unspoilt natural environment. You can also admire the historic fishing town of Châtillon-en-Bazois, Corbigny Abbey, the medieval town of Clamecy, the pretty area around the towns of Mailly-la-Ville and Mailly-le-Château and finally, the Grand Auxerrois vineyard.

Discover the cycle path along Nivernais Canal

ADT 58
Etangs de Baye et Vaux ADT 58
E. Ballon / ADT Nièvre
Châtillon-en-Bazois E. Ballon / ADT Nièvre
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Vélo à Clamecy Alain Doire / BFC Tourisme
Alain Doire / BFC Tourisme
Port de plaisance d'Auxerre Alain Doire / BFC Tourisme
Alain Doire / BFC Tourisme
Mailly-la-Ville Alain Doire / BFC Tourisme
Alain DOIRE / BFC Tourisme
Village et vignoble d'Irancy Alain DOIRE / BFC Tourisme

The Burgundy Canal

 

Alain DOIRE / BFC Tourisme

Southern Burgundy loop by bicycle

As well as the standard Tour of Burgundy by bike, this loop between Chalon-sur-Saône and Mâcon runs along both the Voie Bleue and the Greenway, for a yellow section that is worth the detour!

This route takes you along the Saône and through the vineyards, for a magical journey through Burgundy by bike, or to add to your main itinerary via the Canal du Centre, and really make the most of your time here.

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Etangs de Baye et Vaux ADT 58
Châtillon-en-Bazois E. Ballon / ADT Nièvre
Vélo à Clamecy Alain Doire / BFC Tourisme
Port de plaisance d'Auxerre Alain Doire / BFC Tourisme
Mailly-la-Ville Alain Doire / BFC Tourisme
Village et vignoble d'Irancy Alain DOIRE / BFC Tourisme