| SELF-GUIDED: CYCLING IN BEAUJOLAIS - 5 nights/6 days | |||
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Beaujolais offers a wide variety of terrains and sites. It is an ideal region for serious yet relaxed cycling. This
tour starts from Macon and ends in Lyon, two cities conveniently serviced
by high-speed TGV trains. |
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| Itinerary | |||
| Day 1: Arrive
in Macon. Transfer to Creches In Macon, you'll be greeted by Michel, our local expert, who will escort you to your lodgings at your ivy-draped 3-star property. After checking in Michel will then outfit you with bikes and meticulously go over every itinerary detail before pointing you on your way. You'll follow a route that winds through a scenic landscape checkered with vineyards such as Saint-Verand and Pouilly-Fuisse. Dinner and overnight in a 3-star hotel (with swimming pool). Today's mileage: 50 km (32 miles) or 60 km (38 miles) with rolling hills. |
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| Day 2: Creches to Villie-Morgon Your route will pass the Solutre rock formation, famous for its Paleolithic remains before riding through the landscapes and places that inspired Lamartine, the 19th century romantic poet. You'll eventually pedal into Cluny, home of the Abbey of Cluny. Built in 910, it towers as a monument to Romanesque architecture and church history. Your ride to Villie-Morgon will take you through the world-famous vineyards of Julienas, Saint-Amour, and Fleurie. Dinner and overnight in Villie-Morgon. Today's route: 60 km (37 miles) or 90 km (55 miles) includes some some good climbs. |
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| Day 3:
Loop around Villie-Morgon Are you ready for aday of rewarding climbs through "Green Beaujolais" (Beaujolais Vert) and its picturesque villages? If so, you won't be disappointed as our detailed directions will take you to the "Terrasse d'Avenas" that offers a superb panorama over the whole Beaujolais region, the Lyonnais (the Lyon region), and further away the impressive Alps with the Mont-Blanc. Once you're back at the hotel, Beaujolais Rouge ("Red Beaujolais") will follow "Green Beaujolais" |
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| Day 4:
Villie-Morgon to Le Perreon Today's itinerary will take you through the "Mouin a Vent" vineyards and Romaneche where Georges Duboeuf's Wine Museum is located. Visit it or not. The decision is yours. Keep in mind that as a self-guided rider, you enjoy complete autonomy in deciding which sites to pass and which sites to marvel. Dinner and overnight in Le Perreon. Today's mileage: 50 km (35 miles) or 80 km (50 miles) with rolling hills. |
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| Day 5:
Loop around Le Perreon Your last day's ride will take you through "Les Pierres Dorees" and its magnificent villages made of these "golden stones" before riding back through some vineyards of the southernmost part of Burgundy. |
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| Day 6:
Short loop and departure Although short, this loop is not devoid of interest and... climbing! It will take you to Mont-Brouilly (484 m or 1,450 ft.), the best viewpoint over the whole Beaujolais region. We will then transfer you back to Macon. |
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| Booking & Pricing: | |||
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Price: From 700
euros per person based on double occupancy. |
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| For further information: Please contact us at your earliest convenience as this trip is subject to hotel availability. Our e-mail address: info@cyclomundo.com | |||
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