(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 28, 2011 ) Paris, France -- The wine regions of France have a heritage of producing some of the most celebrated wines in the world. CyclomundoÂ’s self guided wine country cycling vacations offer wine enthusiasts an ideal way to experience FranceÂ’s wine country. Self guided cycle touring provides an opportunity to ride at your own pace, experiencing what you want to experience and seeing what you want to see. Bicycle tour operator Cyclomundo takes care of all route planning, accommodations and luggage transfers, allowing you focus on enjoying the ride.
Burgundy: Cycling Through Wine Labels
Featuring one of France’s longest greenways, Burgundy is a cyclist’s paradise. As the route winds through the countryside you’ll pass charming farms and hamlets, centuries-old castles and abbeys, and of course the famous vineyards. There is plenty of time to stop and savor the famous Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, and Burgundies of big name wineries like Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanee, Nuits-Saint-Georges, and Cote de Beune. Departures available April thru October, pricing starts at €715 per person, additional info and full itinerary at http://www.cyclomundo.com/p_burgundy_dijon_8_days.htm
Bordeaux: A Short Escape
This short 4 night bicycling tour through one of FranceÂ’s most prolific wine making regions provides just a taste of BordeauxÂ’s 500+ vineyards and wineries. After departing the town of Bordeaux you will ride through the famous wine making region of Entre-Deux-Mers, stopping for tastings at wineries and tours of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the hilltop village of Saint Emilion and the medieval abbey of La Sauve Majeure.
Departures available March thru November, pricing starts at €590 per person, additional info and full itinerary at http://www.cyclomundo.com/p_burgundy_dijon_8_days.htm
Provence: Cycling Through the Vineyards of Cotes du Rhone
This 7-night route through the Cotes du Rhone region of Provence will make any participant an expert in the region’s wine culture. As you cycle north from Avignon you will pass through the vineyards of Lirac, Vacqueryras, Gigondas, Beaumes-de-Venise, and Cotes du Ventoux, as well as the world-renowned wine making town Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Departures available April thru October, pricing starts at €820 per person, additional info and full itinerary at http://www.cyclomundo.com/p_vignobles_cotes_rhone_eng.htm
Alsace: The Wine Route
With more than 4,000km of greenways, bikeways, bike paths and bike lanes, Alsace is FranceÂ’s most bike-friendly region; this wine region is also home to a distinctive blend of German and French culture that is truly unique to Alsace. Cyclist will spend 8 days tracing the Wine Route through Alsace from Strasbourg to Obernai, passing countless scenic villages and beautiful vineyards along the way.
Departures available March thru October, pricing starts at €610 per person, additional info and full itinerary at http://www.cyclomundo.com/p_gastronomic_provence.htm
