When does Mai à Vélo take place?

Mai à Vélo takes place throughout May, an ideal time to make the most of spring and long weekends. It’s a national initiative, but every year the Burgundy Great Growths Route also reveals its share of events and challenges!

Where can I find the programme of events and challenges for Mai à Vélo?

On the national site, where a geolocalised map shows the location of each local initiative

What do you need to bring to take part?

You don’t need to be a cycling pro! The routes are accessible to everyone, whether you’re with family, friends or just enjoying a gourmet ride, and most of the activities are free. You can either take your bike on board a TGV train (stops in Beaune or Dijon, or by TER), or you can hire one on the spot (pssst, the list of hire companies is here).

Cycling in Pommard — ©Les Conteurs - Bike ride in Pommard

May by bike Burgundy on the move

Every spring, when May rolls around with its long weekends and its scent of freedom, the Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne in the Côte-d’Or becomes the dream playground for cyclists of all stripes. Here, you don’t need to be a Tour de France champion (although they do like to come and compete here too!): you pedal to the rhythm of the vines, stop for a sip of the local nectar, set off again in the sunshine… and start all over again. The Mai à Vélo event lasts a whole month, like an invitation to reinvent your holidays as a slow trip.

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A month to get your bike out

For 1 month, Mai à Vélo punctuates the calendar with national challenges and well-thought-out events at Accueil vélo service providers and in villages. You can choose your day like you would a wine list: each outing has its own colour, its own surprise, its own flavour. The long weekends in May are the perfect time to set out on a cycling trip that smacks of authentic Burgundy. Between the Voie des Vignes, the green route from Santenay to Nolay and a thousand tasty detours, there’s plenty for the calves as well as the taste buds.

©Cycle through the vineyards on the Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne

Cycling on the Voie des Vignes in Côte-d'Or — ©Les Conteurs - Cycling the Voie des Vignes in Côte-d'Or

The royal road for gourmet cyclists

Driving along the Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne in the Côte-d’Or means passing through wine-growing villages named after famous grands crus, stopping off at cosy cellars and enjoying landscapes in springtime shades of green. Every kilometre tells a story, and the free Balades en Bourgogne app will guide you step by step. In short, the two-wheeler becomes the ideal ally for exploring a unique heritage, between tastings, conviviality and breathtaking landscapes.

Key figuresMay by bike

3 356

tonnes of CO² avoided

+ More than 6,000

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month of festivities

Tasty encounters

It’s not just sport, it’s also a feast of encounters. On the Voie des Vignes, you’ll come across enthusiasts who share a smile, an anecdote or a drink in a simple, genuine and joyful atmosphere. Cycling in May is all about riding light, feeling the earth, marvelling at the UNESCO-listed Climats and realising that reducing your carbon footprint can be a real pleasure.

In the saddle, without delay

Why put off until tomorrow what you can cycle in May? Mai à Vélo is the perfect excuse to head off to Burgundy, get on your bike and let the rhythm of the vines take you!

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FAQ - May by bike

When does Mai à Vélo take place?
Mai à Vélo takes place throughout May, an ideal time to make the most of spring and long weekends. It’s a national initiative, but every year the Burgundy Great Growths Route also reveals its share of events and challenges!
Where can I find the programme of events and challenges for Mai à Vélo?
On the national site, where a geolocalised map shows the location of each local initiative
What do you need to bring to take part?
You don’t need to be a cycling pro! The routes are accessible to everyone, whether you’re with family, friends or just enjoying a gourmet ride, and most of the activities are free. You can either take your bike on board a TGV train (stops in Beaune or Dijon, or by TER), or you can hire one on the spot (pssst, the list of hire companies is here).