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Cycling in Bourgogne
Bourgogne offers two road and mixed routes from Givry and Dijon with rolling terrain and moderate climbing, best ridden May to October.
Bourgogne has two cycling routes starting from Givry and Dijon. One route runs from Dijon to Givry through the Côte de Beaune, covering 71 km with 179 m of climbing. The other route leads from Givry to Villefranche-sur-Saône via Cluny, covering 93 km with 62 m of climbing.
The two routes are point-to-point and offer a mixture of road and mixed surfaces. Climbing is moderate, with the steepest 500 m segment at 19.9%. The terrain is mostly flat with 89% of the ride on flat gradients. Riding is best from May to October based on ten-year climate records and September route recordings.
What the riding is like
The region’s cycling terrain is mostly flat with some rolling sections as indicated by gradient data showing only 5% climbing and very small percentages over 5%, 8%, and 10%. Routes range from 71 to 93 km, averaging mostly minor roads (32%), tracks (20%), and paths (19%), with some main roads (16%) and quiet streets (10%). Surfaces are predominantly paved (69%) with 20% unpaved. The main climb is the Côte de Beaune on the Dijon to Givry route at 179 m elevation gain.
Cycling infrastructure
The two routes include 5.8 km of cycle paths, 22.5 km of main roads without cycle lanes, and 29 km of roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more.
Best time to ride
Best months for riding in Bourgogne are from May to October according to climate data and route recordings.
Riding in Bourgogne in numbers
- 2
- 164 km
- 93 km
- 179 m
Where to start in Bourgogne
Rides in Bourgogne
When to ride Bourgogne
Best months: May to Sep.
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