Cycling fans gear up as La Côte d’Or is a cyclist’s delight and perfectly primed for outdoor activity: smooth surfaced roads, amazing landscapes and not a car in sight. A considerable choice of routes includes a flat meander along the Burgundy canal into the town of Pouilly-en-Auxois and full blown annual “cyclosportives” accompanied by Tour de France icons!
Every June Claudio Chiappucci hosts his ride “La Chiappucci” at Arnay le Duc- 20km from La Grange. In 2019 Claudio was accompanied by 2011 Tour de France winner Cadel Evans. The event attracts cyclists from all over Europe and several hundred take the route which always passes close by to the buildings of La Grange.
In July, French favourite Bernard Hinault arrives in Chailly-sur-Armaçon for his ride “Courir pour la Paix”. Again, this ride attracts riders from all over Europe wanting to ride alongside this 5 times Tour de France winner. The course finishes 200m from the buildings; you can cheer the riders on their sprint to the line from the garden!
If you wish to discuss cycling from La Grange aux Avoines do get in contact; we have a number of bikes for hire including electric ones.
There is a secure bike store available and, if problems arise, Sebastian in town is an amazing bike mechanic.
Accompanied rides are also available and drop offs/pick ups can be arranged if the distances aren’t an attractive prospect.
Cycling fans gear up as La Côte d’Or is a cyclist’s delight and perfectly primed for outdoor activity: smooth surfaced roads, amazing landscapes and not a car in sight. A considerable choice of routes includes a flat meander along the Burgundy canal into the town of Pouilly-en-Auxois and full blown annual “cyclosportives” accompanied by Tour de France icons!
In early June each year Claudio Chiappucci (on the podium of the Tour de France three times) hosts his ride « La Chiappucci » at Arnay le Duc (20km from us). In 2019 he invited Cadel Evans (Tour de France winner in 2011) to ride with him (and us!) It’s a great event attracting several hundred cyclists from all over Europe. The route always passes close by to La Grange aux Avoines and through the centre of Pouilly-en-Auxois.
In late July, the French favourite Bernard Hinault (5 times winner of the Tour de France) arrives in Chailly-sur-Armaçon for his ride « Courir pour la Paix « . Hosted by the Chateau this ride again attracts riders from all over Europe wanting to ride alongside this icon of the sport. The course finishes 200m from La Grange aux Avoines and you can cheer the riders on their sprint to the line from the garden!
If you wish to discuss cycling from La Grange aux Avoines do get in contact; we have a number of bikes for hire including electric ones.
There is a secure bike store available and, if problems arise, Sebastian in town is an amazing bike mechanic.
Accompanied rides are also available and drop offs/pick ups can be arranged if the distances aren’t an attractive prospect.
