Wine route and vineyard discovery

©Route Grands Vins Cote Chalonnaise|jerome MARCHE

Wine route and vineyard discovery

The Côte Chalonnaise reveals itself along the famous Route des Grands Vins de Bourgogne, offering an exhilarating escapade for wine enthusiasts and curious epicureans alike. This exciting exploration promises total immersion in the rich and varied terroirs for which the region is famous. The Côte Chalonnaise Wine Route winds its way through picturesque landscapes, inviting visitors to discover the diversity of wines that characterize this unique wine region. By car, on foot or by bike, there are a thousand ways to cross the Côte Chalonnaise.

The Route Touristique des Grands Vins

Discover the region as you please

Situated between the Côte de Beaune and the Mâconnais, the Côte Chalonnaise stretches over a strip 25 km long and 7 km wide, to the west of the Saône plain.

Vines have been planted here for over 1,000 years, growing on soils similar to those of the Côte de Beaune.

Known for its Crémants, the birthplace of the region, the Côte Chalonnaise is now focusing more on “still” wines. Among the Côte’s most famous wine-producing villages are Rully, Mercurey, Givry, Montagny and Bouzeron, which produces the famous aligoté grape.

©Route Grands Vins Cote Chalonnaise Rully|jerome MARCHE

©Vins De La Cote Chalonnaise|jerome MARCHE

©Givry Et Poncey Randonnee Autumn 15|jerome MARCHE

©Rully Parcelles Chateau Vignes|jerome MARCHE

©Randonnee Velo Cyclotourisme Vignes 2023 Jm 1|Office de Tourisme

©Mercurey Vignes June 2016 58|jerome MARCHE

©Fragnes Canal Du Centre Voie Verte Velo Cyclo Ot 82|jerome MARCHE

©Voie Verte Chalon Sur Aone Macon|jerome MARCHE

Cycling through the vineyards

Southern Burgundy by bike

Burgundy boasts over 3,000 km of cycling itineraries, such as the Voie Verte which crosses the Côtes Chalonnaise and Mâconnaise.

Southern Burgundy is a great place for cycling. It was here in 1997 that France’s first greenway was created between Givry and Cluny. A superb cycling loop runs from Chalon to Mâcon via the Voie Verte de la Côte Chalonnaise, returning via the Voie Bleue along the Saône from Mâcon to Chalon. Discover the vineyards, gastronomy, oenology and heritage on this easy and enjoyable cycling route, whether solo, in a group or with the family. Ideal for a weekend (2 to 4 days)

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©Fragnes Canal Du Centre Bateaux Fluvial Peniches Voie Verte Cyclo Velo Ot 63|jerome MARCHE

©Givry Voie Verte Camping Car Velo Cyclo Ot 143|jerome MARCHE

Hiking in Grand Chalon

Discover differently

Today, it’s all about hiking! On foot, horseback or mountain bike, nature has something for everyone. Whether solo, with friends or colleagues, hiking on the Côte Chalonnaise is a delight for the senses: the landscapes of southern Burgundy are bucolic and varied, between plateaus, woods and wine-growing hillsides.

Short hikers will enjoy strolling along the signposted “balades vertes” paths, while long-distance hikers will enjoy roaming along the GR paths…

Don’t forget to download the Grand Chalon Tourisme mobile app to make your stay in our region even easier. Available on the Appstore and Google Play.

Itineraries

©Givry Et Poncey Randonnee Autumn 35|jerome MARCHE

©Randonnee Balade Verte Rully 2023 Jm 1|Office de Tourisme

Camping car

The freedom option

Classic or elegant, the motorhome is in with the times.
Give yourself time and freedom… Now that’s a good resolution! Simple, practical and accessible with a “B” driving license, motorhome travel offers a host of advantages.

If you’re up for the adventure, you’ll be pleased to know that nearly 70 service areas close to the major sites of Burgundy welcome you all year round, including 44 in Saône et Loire.

Some service areas are located in the immediate vicinity of the Voies Vertes (Greenways), which run along an old railroad line through the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise countryside, or along the Canal du Centre.

Camper parks

Chalon-sur-Saône

A motorhome park awaits you in the center of Chalon-sur-Saône, less than a kilometer on foot from the historic pedestrian district, cathedral, pedestrian streets and half-timbered houses. It’s located right next to the Maison des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise.