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Destination Spotlight| Feb 24, 2026

Agents at ActiveTravels
Bike Through Burgundy

Cycling in Burgundy

There is a certain magic to Burgundy that can only be captured from the saddle of a bicycle.

Last week, our partners at ActiveTravels joined us for a four-day scouting mission through the heart of the Côte de Beaune. What we discovered was a landscape that feels unchanged by time, where every village tells a story of centuries-old winemaking tradition.

The Terroir of the Two Wheels

Cycling through the Grand Cru vineyards, you begin to understand the concept of terroir in a visceral way. The subtle changes in elevation, the way the morning sun hits the slopes of Meursault—these are the details that define the world's most delicate Chardonnays, and they are also what make for perfect riding.

"The pace of the bicycle is the perfect tempo for Burgundy. Any faster and you miss the scent of the harvest; any slower and you're already at the next tasting room."

We concluded our journey at a private estate in Gevrey-Chambertin, where the 2026 escape itinerary was finalized over a bottle of 2018 Pinot Noir. We can't wait to show you what we've planned.