RS France has biking loops for south and north of Beaune. Is it feasible to do the south loop to Puligny-Montrachet and back to Beaune and then do the first part of the north loop to Aloxe-Corton and back in 4-5 hours including stops along the way?
Posted by
France
408 posts
Do you know the total distance involved?
Posted by
OP
18 posts
roughly 40 km according to google maps...
Posted by
France
408 posts
Well, I don't know your pace when biking, but that's probably reasonable if your stops are short.
If you intend on a leisurely ride, with a half hour here or there at a winery, then, no, it would take longer than 4-5 hours.
Posted by
Boston
4132 posts
I have biked these roads. There is nothing especially challenging about them in terms of terrain.
Continuing south to la Rochepot would entail a bit of a hill, though nothing that I would call a big deal.
If you can bike 25 miles of slightly rolling terrain, you can do this ride.
PS There is an unusual tasting lunch in Aloxe-Cortone that is worthwhile.
Posted by
OP
18 posts
Thank you Adam and The Other Bob. Can you elaborate on the tasting lunch in Aloxe-Corton?
Posted by
Boston
4132 posts
Tasting lunch: You get a standard menu of Burgundian classics, nothing fancy (coq au vin or boef b, jamon perselee, etc.) and a choice of wines.
One option give you 4 wines and they are good. Another gives you 6 and they are good. The top tier is 6 grand cru wines.
It is possible to bicycle after one of these--I wouldn't want to drive!
Posted by
OP
18 posts
Thanks Adam!