Chablis Cycling Short Break
Bike through the stunning Chablis region in France
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Self-Guided
Chablis Cycling Short Break Overview
This self-guided bike tour will allow you to discover the vineyards of Chablis, great abbeys, elegant châteaux, medieval villages and fortified towns. The wines of Chablis and the Auxerrois will have no secrets for you.
From Auxerre, the city of art and history you can discover this beautiful city rich in history, with its clock tower, the marine districts and their wooden houses and the cathedral. This charming village of Chablis is surrounded by 19 wine villages producing quality wine, all under the Chablis appellation.
Trip highlights
Cycle the Chablis wine region, surrounded by beautiful architecture and vineyards
Taste the local cuisine and wines as you bike from town to town
Visit numerous fascinating cultural sites along your biking route
Have all the logistics being taken care for you, as you cycle from village to village with your group only
Day By Day Itinerary
The day will start with welcome meeting and bike adjustments in Auxerre. If you arrive earlier, we recommend a walk through the old town, city of Art and History that has conserved an exceptional architectural heritage. Its cathedral, a model of gothic elegance, the St Germain Abbey, a nearly intact monastic complex with crypts dating back to the 9th Century containing one of the oldest mural paintings discovered in France, not to mention a charming city centre with great boutiques.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Auxerre
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- None
You begin your ride through the fields, and you will stop in Pontigny where you discover the Cistercian Abbey, the largest and one of the most beautiful Cistercian churches remaining in France. Then you continue to the Chablis vineyards, through the peaceful ride in the countryside. Reaching Chablis - Burgundy’s largest white wine vineyard is your program today. Arriving at the charming hotel in the center of Chablis. A wine tasting of Chablis will be organized for you at the end of the day.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Chablis
- Distance:
- 37km, 276m of ascent, 257m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
This day ride will take place in the vineyards of Chablis and Irancy towards Saint Bris les Vineux, a well-known wine growing village. You will cycle through picturesque villages and small countryside roads with beautiful views and rolling countryside. Possibility of the visit of Caves de Bailly, important producer of crémant, with impressive cellars installed in old quarries. The rest of the ride is easy as it runs along the Yonne valley and the Nivernais canal to Auxerre.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Auxerre
- Distance:
- 37km, 469m of ascent, 487m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Departure your hotel after breakfast.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Tour Map
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Inclusions
Included
- 3 breakfasts are included. Half board upgrades are available for a supplement.
- Accommodations for 3 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour are not included.
- Daily luggage transfers are included, however, you are responsible for any other transportation you may require.
- 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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FAQ
We rate this tour as a 2 / 5. You will be biking in flat to hilly areas, up to 40 km daily. You may encounter some climbs from time to time, sometimes short but steep.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
3 breakfasts are included. Half board upgrades are available for a supplement.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover biking. Get your travel insurance.
You can get to Auxerre via train. Auxerre has good train connections with Paris and some other major cities in France.
The tour ends where it starts, in Auxerre.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Rental bikes are Vélos 89. You can also rent an e-bike (Moustache xroad 2).
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a bike suitable for the demands of the tour.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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