Bike through the stunning Beaujolais region in France
Beaujolais is one of the most well-known wines in the world but there are a lot of surprises hidden away in the picturesque vineyards.
This tour will take you through all the Beaujolais vineyards that stretch from Lyon to Macon. You will cycle through the countryside known as La Terre des Pierres Dorées, the land of the golden stones – which is absolutely breathtaking. It features intact medieval villages nestled amid rolling hills and imposing chateaus that hulk in the distance. The area has the reputation as France’s Tuscany.
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Beaujolais by Bike Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Lyon
Afternoon arrival in Lyon. A taxi transfer to your hotel near Asne. The hotel reception will give you a tour package with instructions and the essentials to have a successful tour (road-book, maps, tourist information, bicycles...).
Overnight Location: Hotel near Asne
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Anse/Ambérieux d’Azergues to Vaux en Beaujolais
You will start your cycling in the Golden Stones region, so-called because the houses here are built with a rare kind of limestone that lends them a gingerbread hue. Quaint villages that have stood for centuries, seemingly outside of time, preside over sweeping valleys on your scenic ride through the country. Your bike will take you to Oingt, widely considered one of France’s most beautiful villages. Perched atop a lush promontory, this fortified city boasts a medieval tower that grants magnificent views of the surrounding country. Overnight in Vaux en Beaujolais.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vaux en Beaujolais
Distance: 44km, 918m of ascent, 733m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Vaux en Beaujolais to Romanèche Thorins
The village of Vaux-en-Beaujolais emerges like a hamlet in a fairy-tale – this picturesque stone town is perched on a rocky spur ensnared by a sea of vineyards. Today’s route will take you across the vineyards with the classified «appellations» of the Beaujolais Villages. Once you reached Romanèche Thorins you will be invited on a very informative tour at Hameau Duboeuf through a magic world dedicated to wine and the vine. Overnight at the hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Romanèche Thorins
Distance: 29km, 340m of ascent, 504m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Romanèche Thorins to Mâcon
Day through the Beaujolais valleys: Saint Amour Bellevue – Solutré Pouilly – Mâcon. Your way will continue through the vineyards of the most well-known wine appellations, such as: Moulin à Vent, Chénas, Fleurie, Julienas, Saint Amour. Before the arrival in Macon, you will pass near the Solutré rock, with a unique landscape and panoramic views.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mâcon
Distance: 33km, 478m of ascent, 478m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Departure
Departure your hotel after breakfast.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only.
2024 Departures
The departures are available between Wednesdays and Saturdays, from March to October.
- Single room: from $1,475 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $1,025 USD*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip and all the prices are per person. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates.
Book NowAccommodation on Beaujolais by Bike Tour
This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are 2 and 3-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel Les Pierres Dorées in Amberieux-D’azergues ★★★
The hotel offers comfortable, cozy and very well renovated rooms. Customers will enjoy the peacefulness of the rooms (soundproofed and air-conditioned). The hotel has a swimming-pool in a small garden.
Auberge de Clochemerle in Vaux-En-Beaujolais ★★★
The Auberge de Clochemerle offers guests personalized and cozy rooms, that combine charm, modernity and tradition. You are sure to be won over by the chic discreet woodwork and clean lines.
Hotel Les Maritonnes in Romaneche-Thorins ★★★
The hotel is located in a small village in the heart of Beaujolais area. It offers nice, comfortable rooms, well-decorated with all comfort needed (air-conditioning, TV, Wifi…).
Hotel bis Macon Centre in Macon ★★★
This hotel is very well situated not far from the center town, nor from the train station, which is ideal to visit the city of Macon, but also to leave the city and take a train at the end of the trip in Burgundy.
What’s Included in the Beaujolais by Bike Tour?
Meals
4 breakfasts are included, as well as wine tasting on day 3. Half board upgrades are available for a supplement.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 4 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Daily luggage transfers are included, as well as a taxi transfer from Lyon to the starting village on the first day.
Also Included
- Visit and wine tasting at Hameau Duboeuf on day 3
- Description of the tour
- Roadbook (maps and itinerary details)
- GPS tracks to follow on a mobile App
- Tourist information
- Welcome briefing
- 7/7 assistance
- Tourist taxes
Not included
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Visits or activities suggested on the tour
- Insurance
- Train tickets
- Bike rental
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Bike rental (e-bikes available)
- Optional activities or excursions
- Half board supplement
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