A campsite between the Voie Bleue and the Voie Verte
Cycling and hiking in South Burgundy
The Pont de Bourgogne campsite in Chalon-sur-Saône is ideally located for cyclists. It lies along the Voie Bleue, which links Luxembourg to Lyon along the banks of the Moselle and Saône rivers. From the banks of the Saône, you can cycle to Tournus or Mâcon. As well as the Voie Bleue, from Chalon you can also join the Voie Verte de Bourgogne du Sud, which follows the route of the old railway lines through the vineyards of Saône-et-Loire between Chalon-sur-Saône and Mâcon. Along the way, you’ll find places to visit such as Cluny and the fortress of Berzé-le-Châtel.
To welcome cyclists stopping off at our campsite in Chalon-sur-Saône, we have accommodation specially designed for them. You can rent a single room in our chalet. For groups of more than two people, we also have tents for up to 6 people.
The Voie Bleue in Southern Burgundy
Cycling on the banks of the Saône
The Voie Bleue is a 700km cycle route linking Luxembourg to Lyon, following the banks of the Moselle, the Canal des Vosges and the Saône. The Pont de Bourgogne campsite in Chalon sur Saône is on the Voie Bleue route in Saône-et-Loire. From the campsite, you can explore southern Burgundy by following the course of the Saône. From the campsite, you can reach the pretty town of Tournus along the banks of the Saône (although the first part of the itinerary is a little further away from the Saône). In Tournus, you can visit the superb Abbey of St-Philibert, a jewel of Romanesque art in Burgundy, or enjoy a meal in one of the gourmet restaurants in this pretty town nestling on the banks of the Saône.
Green Route in Southern Burgundy
Cycling through the vineyards
The Voie Verte is the emblematic cycle route of southern Burgundy. The 70km route winds its way through the vineyards between Chalon-sur-Saône and Mâcon. It follows the old railway lines, so the route is flat and accessible to cyclists of all abilities. As you cycle along, be sure to stop and admire the villages of Buxy and Saint-Gengoux-le-National, the Château de Cormatin, Cluny and the remains of its majestic abbey, or the Château de Berzé-le-Châtel, which watches over the land of Lamartine from its heights.
Our accommodation for cyclists
Tents and rooms
The Pont de Bourgogne campsite has accommodation that is ideally suited to cyclists. At the campsite, you can hire a tent for up to 6 people. Ideal accommodation for groups stopping off in Chalon-sur-Saône. These tents don’t have a bathroom, but they are just a stone’s throw from the campsite’s toilet block.
For couples or single cyclists, we also offer 2-person rooms in our chalet. These rooms can be rented with or without a bathroom.
Cycle hire at the Pont de Bourgogne campsite
Bicycles and electric bikes
At the Pont de Bourgogne campsite, we have bicycles for you to hire for a ride in the Côte Chalonnaise or along the banks of the Saône. Thanks to our partner La Bourgogne à Vélo, you can also hire electric bikes at the campsite. Our partner will bring them directly to you at the campsite or to the starting point of your ride if you wish. Don’t hesitate to ask at the campsite reception for more information.
Campsite with Vélo Accueil label
A choice stopover for cyclists
Our campsite has the Accueil Vélo label. It provides cyclists with a shelter for their bikes, as well as equipment and a space for repairing bikes.
Places to visit in Burgundy and Saône-et-Loire
Charming vineyards and villages
On the outskirts of Chalon sur Saône, the Pont de Bourgogne campsite is ideally located for visiting southern Burgundy. From the campsite you can take a walk through the vineyards of the Côte Chalonnaise, discover Beaune and its Hospices with their glazed roofs or climb to the top of the Roche de Solutré. Not forgetting Tournus and its Romanesque abbey church, Cluny and the medieval hilltop village of Brancion.