Electric bike tour in Irancy and Saint-Bris: Pinot Noir vineyards

Ride through Pinot Noir country without the climb

A guided electric bike tour through the vineyards of Irancy and Saint-Bris in the Auxerrois region, covering 15–20 km of moderate terrain over 2.5 hours with a professional guide speaking English or French. The tour includes the Bailly cellar, the Nivernais canal, and ends with a tasting of six wines and local specialities. A minimum of two participants is required to start.

Step-by-step itinerary

Electric bike tour through vineyards

• See vineyards of Auxerrois
• Visit cellar of Bailly the stone
• Pass canal of the Nivernais
• Enjoy wine tasting with local specialities

The experience

You arrive with a free afternoon and no car, or you're staying in the region and want to see the vineyards without the effort of a traditional bike. An electric bike does the climbing for you while you navigate the routes a guide chooses: through the stone cellars of Bailly, past the Nivernais canal, and across the slopes that produce the Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc the Auxerrois is known for. The bike comes with a helmet, puncture-resistant equipment and a water bottle. The guide handles the route and the history of the region's winemaking.

The ride covers 15–20 km over 2.5 hours with moderate elevation gain, which means you're moving but not racing. You stop at charming villages and the sites the guide wants you to see, not rushing through them. At the end, you taste six wines paired with local food in the shop, a moment to sit and absorb what you've learned about the region before heading back.

Children from age one are welcome: infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you're bringing a small rider along. Groups stay under the size that lets a guide actually talk to you, and the tour runs in English or French depending on who books.

What’s included

• Electric bike rental with helmet, water bottle, and puncture-resistant equipment.
• professional guide in English or French.
• six wines with local food at the end of the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Child (1 to 16 years)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Cycle Divin

Is this one for you?The tour starts from Irancy itself, so if you're staying in the region without a car, you can walk to the meeting point or use local transport to get there. The electric motor means you cover real distance and see multiple villages in one afternoon without arriving exhausted.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 16 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Bailly cellar and why does the tour stop there?

Bailly is a historic stone cellar built into the Auxerrois landscape, part of the region's winemaking heritage. The tour passes it to show you the physical infrastructure of the vineyards and the way the land itself shapes how wine is made here.

How much climbing is there on a 15–20 km electric bike route?

The terrain has moderate elevation gain, which the electric motor handles for you. You're pedaling, but the bike assists on the hills, so the effort is manageable for most fitness levels.

What happens at the end of the tour?

You taste six wines accompanied by local specialities in the shop. It's a chance to sit down after the ride and try what the region produces, with the guide available to talk about what you're tasting.