Burgundy is a land of vineyards and picturesque villages, of wine and good food, markets and chateaux …
It’s also an absolutely brilliant place to ride a bike or take a hike!
I’m not what you would call a bike or hike fanatic – I like to ride my bike from time to time, usually at a rather gentle pace. I like to walk along country lanes, through vineyards and orchards, into beautiful villages. Partly because I feel like I’m doing myself a lot of good, partly it makes me feel less guilty when I enjoy exquisite French food and partly because it’s the best way to truly get to know a place – at my pace.
France offers a plethora of fabulous destinations to cycle but one of my favourite places is Burgundy – for the wine, the food, the scenery, the castles, the gorgeous hotels and picturesque villages with quirky shops, the vineyards… I could go on and on and I will!
I toured Burgundy on foot and by bike with a recommended itinerary and tip top support from Headwater Holidays. Like I said, I’m not a fanatic and carrying my luggage on my back doesn’t appeal to me. I wanted the luxury of doing it in comfort. I had only a few days and I didn’t know the area well enough to be sure that I’d find somewhere to stop for lunch. I wanted to know that I had restaurant bookings taken care of and someone to tell me where the best places are en route.
I wanted adventure, great gastronomy and wine tastings and I wanted to ride a bike and do a bit of walking and have the time to enjoy it all with a touch of indulgence and the expertise of someone who knew the area and could help me see the best of it.