This stage through Southern Burgundy takes you along a provisional, unofficial stretch of cycle path on the Voie Bleue. It will be laid out properly between Tournus and Chalon in due course. The route is along small, flat roads through the alluvial plains of the Chalonnais area. This stage is for experienced cyclists. Enjoy the majestic arrival in Chalon along the Saône quays.

This stage on the greenways of Southern Burgundy is lined with charming villages built around Romanesque churches. Here you join the Voie Bleue (Blue Way), laid out between Mâcon and Fleurville, before reaching the remarkable old town of Tournus. This stage, close to the Saône River, known since ancient times for its river mariners, offers fairly easy cycling.

Going from Cluny to Mâcon, this stage on the greenways of Southern Burgundy leaves the Côte Chalonnaise slopes behind to climb to the Tunnel du Bois Clair, the longest tunnel in Europe open to cyclists. On the other side, you emerge in the striking landscapes of the Mâconnais area, with limestone cliffs and steep vineyards sloping down to the majestic Saône River.

There’s a timeless quality to this legendary stage on the greenways of Southern Burgundy leading to the great Cluny Abbey. The way meanders between the vine-covered Côte Chalonnaise slopes and the pretty Grosne Valley. Then the belltowers of medieval Cluny Abbey come into view amidst green hills before your gentle arrival at this remarkable village.

Taking you to the elegant Renaissance château at Cormatin, this stage on the greenways of Southern Burgundy continues on the trail of the disused railway line meandering along below the vine-covered Côte Chalonnaise slopes. There are hundreds of heritage delights to discover in the unspoilt villages and medieval churches dotted around.

Leaving Chalon, enjoy one of the most beautiful greenways on the whole Burgundy by Bike route. This stage on greenways through Southern Burgundy follows a disused railway line meandering through the Côte Chalonnaise vine slopes towards the town of Mâcon. The whole stage is on greenways, except exiting Chalon.