Chablis Vineyards Activities

6 Days from

CAD 2,545

Incl. taxes Excl. flights

Cycling

Ways to Travel :

Self-Guided Holidays, Short Breaks

Activity :

Cycling, Walking & Trekking

Activity Levels :

1 out of 7 - Leisurely

Group Size :

Ages :

12+

Trip Code :

M05CB

The vineyards around Chablis, are a delight for lovers of both culture and wine. Home to some of France's finest appellations, discover the area and the famous vineyards that produce the dry white wine of Chablis on foot or by bike.

Chablis is a fine example of a medieval Burgundian village. As admired for its hilly landscapes as for its Burgundy wines, Chablis now has an international reputation for its excellent quality white wines: outstanding finesse, minerality and purity.

We have selected for you a 3* gastronomic boutique hotel, nestled in the heart of Chablis. Fine wines pairs with fine cuisine. During this tour, your taste buds are invited to taste the traditional beef bourguignon, a wine-based dish bien sur, to dishes that are 'en meurette,' meaning cooked with lardons and red wine. Such dishes include œufs au vin (eggs), coq au vin and jambon persille (parsleyed ham). All regional dishes are either prepared and/or enjoyed with wine.

Highlights

Gentle, relaxed walking and cycling on unspoilt quiet routes
World-famous vineyards and local wines
Gastronomic boutique hotel accommodation with spa in the heart of the vineyards

Key Information

5 nights single centre accommodation in a 3 star hotel
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent

Countries visited: France

What's Included

All breakfasts and 1 evening meal
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
Route directions and maps
High quality bikes

What's Not Included

Optional electric bikes
Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
Visas & vaccinations

4 Days of Cycling

Day 2

46 km / 28.6 miles

Day 3

8 km / 5 miles

Day 4

37 km / 23 miles

Day 5

19 km / 11.8 miles

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Itinerary

Explore the town of Chablis, which gives its name to the world-famous wine. Enjoy wine-tastings galore in local caves with the seven Grand Cru vineyards of Les Preuses, Vaudesir, Grenouilles, Valmur, Les Clos, Bourgros and Blanchots all sitting on a single south-west facing slope just to the north and overlooking the town.
You stay at Hostellerie des Clos (breakfast and evening meal included)

Meals Included: Dinner

On today's bike ride you will discover Chablis vineyards. Then, head through the vines to the village of Prehy. Then, in Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, travel back in time as you step down in one of the 12th century cellar before continuing to Irancy a lovely little village with Grand Cru wines, is nestling in the nook of a blind valley, surrounded by vineyards. Then, cycle through forest and farmland to Beine. Do not miss out on the world's largest Vineyard and Corkscrew Museum.

Meals Included: Breakfast

With nearly 100 appellations, Burgundy wine is distinguished by its great diversity (of both red and white) and 'climates,' shaped by soils and very specific geographical properties. The Grand Cru trail, is an easy walk that overlooks many of the Grand Crus plots, and gives a quick glimpse of the Chablis landscape with its vineyards and forest paths.
You stay at Hostellerie des Clos (breakfast included)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Pedal, from Chablis, along the beautiful River Serein valley, discovering pretty towns and villages, including Chichee, Viviers, Tonnerre along the way. Enjoy rolling countryside as you cycle from one town to the next and enjoy a picnic by the Burgundy canal in Tonnerre. Later on, do not miss Hotel Dieu medieval hospital complex (the Hotel-Dieu) constructed at the end of the 13th century and at that time one of the largest hospitals in France.

You stay at Hostellerie des Clos (breakfast included)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Rising up to the highest parts of the Chablis winegrowing area, today’s trail offers you an extensive panorama over the vines, and goes through many old villages such as Courgis dated from Roman times.
You stay at Hostellerie des Clos (breakfast included)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Depart Chablis after breakfast.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Essential Info

Visa

France

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter France. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.
Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.
• Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/france
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/france
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/entry-requirements
• USA:  www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/France.html

Vaccination

France

There are no required vaccinations. However, you may want to consider vaccinations for tetanus, rabies and tick-borne encephalitis. Please confirm with your doctor or travel clinic.

Eating and Drinking

All breakfasts and 1 evening meal is included.

Burgundy is in short a gold mine for those who have a passion for both fine food and fine wine.

Burgundy is first and foremost a land of excellent wines and so naturally they are omnipresent in the local cuisine. From the traditional beef bourguignon, a wine-based dish bien sûr, to dishes that are "en meurette," meaning cooked with lardons and red wine. Such dishes include œufs au vin (eggs), coq au vin, as well as charcuterie and jambon persillé (parsleyed ham). All regional dishes are either prepared and/or enjoyed with wine made by one of the marvelous winemakers of Burgundy.

Weather

In Burgundy, the summers are comfortable and partly cloudy which makes it ideal for cycling. The winters are very cold, windy, and mostly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from -0°C to 25°C and is rarely below -7°C or above 31°C.

The hottest month is July with daily average temperatures being around 24°C

Weather Charts

Is this trip for you?

Activity Level: 1 (Leisurely)
Average daily distance: 41.5km (25.5 miles) cycling and 13.5km (8 miles) walking
No. of days walking or cycling: 4
Terrain and route: Gentle cycling and walking along quiet roads and well marked paths through charming villages.

Vehicle Support: This is a self-guided trip for those who prefer to cycle and walk independently, but with our assistance to take out the stress of the logistics and planning. We arrange your accommodations, provide you with a map and route directions so that you can cycle and walk at your own pace. A local agent will be there to meet you, make sure the bikes are all set up and will be on call throughout the trip should you need.

It is important that you are happy reading maps and following route directions, we make these as accurate as possible and they are regularly checked. Where possible we stick to walking paths, cycle tracks and quiet roads to make the journeys as pleasant as possible, however, on occasion we have to use busier routes.

As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. There maybe others on the same departure date as you, but you will not be organised together. The route directions contain an emergency assistance telephone number should you need it and in emergencies, the local agent is normally able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to charge for this service.

Families
Self-guided multi-activity holidays are a perfect option for families as they offer the freedom for you to take your holiday at your own pace. You can stop as and when you want and need, at the cafes and restaurants that suit your family and the sites that interest you. We have suggested the minimum age for this trip is 8yrs as we feel they will be able to ride the bikes we have to offer and complete the cycling and walking routes. However our local partner is able to offer child seats for children aged 2-4yrs (max. weight 22 kg, hills will be tricky). These are all subject to availability, and therefore we ask that you enquire about these on booking. Please note due to the size of the bikes and distances required to cycle, this trip is not appropriate for children aged from 5-7yrs (who are too big for the child seats, but not big enough to ride the children’s bike). As a guide we have suggested that 8yrs is the minimum age for this trip, but as it is self-guided and you will be leading your own family we will ultimately leave this decision up to you. The daily distances are all published in the trip notes along with a description of each day's route so you have a good idea of what to expect. However, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact one of our experts. The principle idea is that these holidays can be as flexible as you like, with no group or leader to dictate the daily activities. Please bear in mind the weather when choosing to book, temperatures can be very high in the middle of summer and the child seats provided do not have any shade. We therefore recommend going either earlier or later on in the season if you have young children.

Covid-19 refund commitment

You will get a refund if you have to cancel your trip due to COVID-19.

Availability

This trip is available on request. Please proceed with your booking online or contact our Sales Team for assistance.