Along the romantic Canal de Borgogne
Cycling along the Canal de Bourgogne is a real pleasure: On the towpath and on small side roads you enjoy the calm and the breathtaking nature which sorrounds you. The region has a rich cultural heritage of castles, abbeys and villages. The French cuisine and the various landscape are charming the cyclists.
Highlights
Cycling along rivers
Dijon – capital of Burgundy
UNESCO World Heritage
Renaissance Castle Ancy le Franc
Abbaye de Fontenay
Roman traces in Alésia
Arrival in Joigny. Enjoy the French charme of this lovely little town and discover the historic center, which is located next to the Yonne river.
After breakfast you are starting your cycling trip. The landscape is very various. You are cycling through wine growing country and willows. In Tonnerre you shouldn’t miss to visit the Hôtel-Dieu, from the 13th century as well as the Fosse Dionne.
On today’s ride you are cycling along the romantic Canal de Bourgogne. On your way you have the possibility to visit two outstanding renaissance castles. First the Château d’Ancy le Franc, which was constructed in the 17. Century by Serlio. Then you can discover the Château Tanlay. Arrival in Montbard. This beautiful town is located directly on the Canal de Bourgogne.
Day 4 Montbard – Pouilly-en-Auxois 54 km
You continue your leisure cycling along the Canal de Bourgogne through green nature. When you make a small detour, you can visit the beautiful Abbaye de Fontenay, a former Cistercians Abbey, which is listed as UNESCO world heritage. Afterwards you have the possibilty to stop at Alésia. The assumed location where the Romans fought against Vercingétorix. Then you continue cycling along the canal untill you reach the small Burgundian town of Pouilly-en- Auxois.
Day 5 Pouilly-en-Auxois – Dijon 60 km
You leave Pouilly and cycle to Dijon. The capital of Burgundy welcomes you with its charm. In the lively city center you shouldn’t miss a visit at the ducs palace and the museum of fine arts. While strolling through the city you can stop and enjoy a wine or mustard tasting.
Day 6 Departure
Your cycling holiday along the Canal de Bourgogne is unfortunately over.
4 nights in 3-star-hotels
1 night in a charming chambre d’hôtes
4 nights in 3-star-hotels
1 night in a charming chambre d’hôtes
Daily breakfast
Welcome talk
Daily luggage transfer
Itinerary on our app
Route book, maps and information material
7/7 Service Hotline
Possible options :
Transfer Dijon – Joigny 250,00 € up to 5 persons
Train ticket Dijon – Joigny 42,00 € per person
Option without luggage transfer:
475,00 € per person in Double Room with B&B
City tax is not included and has to be paid on the spot
Arrival: Daily 16.03. – 29.10.25
Grade: Mainly on cycling paths along the Canal de Bourgogne, without steep parts. The path is not paved.
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