A practical guide to discovering Southern Burgundy by bike

The Routard Guide to Southern Burgundy by Bike is ideal for planning a getaway or a longer cycling trip in the heart of the Saône-et-Loire region. This area is one of the birthplaces of cycle tourism in France, with the first greenway developed between Givry and Cluny.

Thanks to its numerous cycling routes, Southern Burgundy can easily be explored at your own pace. The guide helps you plan your stages, identify towns and villages to visit, and find useful addresses along the way.

It is therefore suitable for both experienced cycle tourists and travelers who want to spend a few days on accessible greenways.

 

Cluny, Chalon, Bresse, Morvan and EuroVelo 6

 

This Routard cycling guide covers several major routes in the region. It notably includes the Great Loop of Southern Burgundy, between Chalon-sur-Saône, Mâcon, Cluny, and Tournus. This route takes you through vineyards, charming villages, and the gentle landscapes of southern Burgundy.

The guide also features the Voie Bressane, ideal for reaching the plains, ponds, farms, and villages of Bresse. It also includes a section of EuroVelo 6, between Mont-lès-Seurre and Nevers, following the Saône, the Doubs, and the Canal du Centre.

 

Finally, other routes connect to the Autunois-Morvan, the Brionnais, and the banks of the Loire. This makes it a very comprehensive guide for experiencing a variety of landscapes: vineyards, hedged farmland, canals, Romanesque heritage, and small Burgundian towns.

 

A Routard cycling guide with maps, stages, and recommended places to stay

 

As always with the Routard guide, it doesn't just provide the route. It also offers practical information for easier cycling: train access, accommodations, restaurants, bike rentals, places to visit, and services useful for cyclists.

Each stage is accompanied by a color map. This is handy for visualizing the route, planning distances, and organizing a day of cycling without spending all your time on your phone.

 

This guide is therefore an excellent resource for planning a cycling trip in Southern Burgundy, a weekend getaway around Cluny or Chalon, or a longer tour on the greenways of Saône-et-Loire.

 

Guide Highlights:

• Routard Guide dedicated to cycling in Southern Burgundy
• Approximately 600 km of cycling routes
• Ideal for planning a weekend getaway or a longer cycling trip
• Routes around Cluny, Chalon-sur-Saône, Mâcon, Tournus, and Beaune
• Introduction to the Great Loop of Southern Burgundy
• Routes to Bresse, Morvan, Brionnais, and EuroVelo 6
• Color maps for each stage
• Useful addresses: accommodations, restaurants, cycling services
• Practical information: access, bike rentals, sightseeing, heritage sitesCompact format, easy to take with you on your trip

FAQ

 

What routes are featured in this guide?

The guide presents several cycling routes in Southern Burgundy, including the Great Loop of Southern Burgundy, the Voie Bressane, a section of EuroVelo 6, as well as routes to Morvan and Brionnais.

 

Is this guide suitable for a multi-day cycling trip?

Yes. It allows you to plan several days of cycling, with maps, stages, practical information, and useful addresses to help you organize your stay.

 

Can this guide be used for a simple weekend cycling trip?

Yes. It is also suitable for a short break. The routes can be explored in sections, particularly around Cluny, Chalon-sur-Saône, Mâcon, or Tournus.

 

Does the guide include maps?

Yes. Le Routard offers color maps to accompany the stages and facilitate route planning.

 

Is this guide useful for cycling the EuroVelo 6?

Yes, it covers a section of the EuroVelo 6 in southern Burgundy, specifically between Mont-lès-Seurre and Nevers, connecting with the Saône, Doubs, and Canal du Centre rivers.