
France: Vineyards of Beaujolais
Self-Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 17 - 37 miles|
- Biking: 2 - 4 hours
Starting From
9-day Air Package
$3,845
6-day Bike Tour Only
$2,845
Per person, double occupancy
France: Vineyards of Beaujolais
Imagine cycling into the tranquil heart of Beaujolais, where the finest wines and most sublime cuisine greet you at every turn. Our inn-to-inn Self-Guided Bicycling Vacation through Beaujolais wine country reveals this storied region, with a wide choice of rides on traffic-free rural roads, through gently rolling vineyards and into authentic, timeless villages. Coast into Chardonnay, where the namesake wine was born. Explore the charming hamlets of Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Amour and Romaneche-Thorins. Step back in time as you explore prehistoric sites, Roman ruins, the medieval abbey of Cluny and villages carved from golden-hued stone. Along the way, experience memorable stays at a boutique city hotel and at stunning historic châteaux, where surrounding vineyards produce delicious wines and award-winning chefs serve the finest in French gastronomy.
Tour Highlights
- Cycle among the iconic vineyards of Beaujolais, coasting through charming wine villages producing some of France’s great wines
- Explore the renowned wine appellations and stunning stone villages of Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Amour and Romaneche-Thorins
- Ride into Cluny, once the world’s epicenter of Christianity, and view its 10th-century abbey
- Sample fine Chardonnays when you pause in the village that gave the white wine its name
- Savor the luxurious amenities and stunning settings of two four-star Beaujolais chateaux, where gourmet meals and home-produced wines elevate your vacation
What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain and moderate hills and is ideal for beginner and experienced cyclists. Rides are on flat to rolling paved roads and some bike lanes. Urban riding in and out of the small city of Mâcon is mainly on bike lanes and bike paths. Countryside roads have little traffic in the middle of the day. Please verify your bike selection for this tour as it is not always possible to change bikes once you arrive on tour. Travel with your friends and family—we can accommodate multiple guests on this self-guided vacation. Our 24/7 support system is available if needed.
- Daily Mileage: 17 - 37 miles|
- Biking: 2 - 4 hours
Cycling
Cyclists
System
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
May67º/50º
Jun73º/57º
Jul80º/61º
Aug79º/60º
Sep72º/54º
Oct61º/47º
Average
Precipitation:
May3 in
Jun3.1 in
Jul2.6 in
Aug3.1 in
Sep3.0 in
Oct3.4 in
Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Detailed information for your independent travel to/from arrival and departure airports | ||
One night in Paris and one night in Lyon in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast | ||
5 nights at boutique hotel and at historic château hotels | ||
7 meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners | ||
Puncture-Protected Tires |

Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
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Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
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Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
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Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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Custom VBT bike with puncture-protected tires
Welcome orientation and bike fitting
Luggage transportation
Ride with GPS and daily route notes
VBT Road Book with destination information
24/7 emergency support from local host
Helmet, bike bag, and tool kit
Your choice of VBT branded gear for your adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )

The trip was amazing and very enjoyable. The only glitch was the tunnel was closed on one of the day trips and the copied map provided for the alternative route wasn’t very clear and we got lost. We called the support person but it was 2 hours before he called us back.
France: Vineyards of Beaujolais
The self-guided Beaujolais tour is a reasonable value and can be enjoyed without the guide (although the VBT guides are always great). We appreciated the excellent lodging and quality bikes, per usual with VBT. Locals in this region are very friendly but fewer folks speak English than in the big cities. The Beaujolais tour has a few really nice views, but the views and scenery aren't as good as other VBT tours. Twice on our tour, the hotels said they didn't have our luggage (not a great thing to hear when you arrive bedraggled after a day of riding) but eventually…
France: Vineyards of Beaujolais
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