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Recommend an establishmentBourgogne-Franche-Comté by Motorcycle
Between the vineyards of the Côte de Nuits, the Morvan plateaus, the Jura massif and the Swiss and German borders, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is a region often ridden through but rarely explored to its full potential on two wheels. Its varied territory brings together an impressive diversity of landscapes: ridge roads through the Jura, the deep valleys of the Doubs, the dense forests of the Morvan, the wine plains of the Côte-d'Or and the hidden gorges of the Haute-Saône. Riders particularly appreciate this region for the quality of its back roads and the peace and quiet of its routes. Within a few hours of riding, you can go from the vineyards of Beaune to the Jura lakes, follow the Doubs all the way to the Swiss border, or cut through the Morvan forests in near-total silence. Major tourist roads are few and far between here — and that's precisely what makes it such a gem for riders who want to roll free and easy. With eight departments each boasting their own distinct character, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is ideal for a multi-day grand tour. To plan your stopovers, Bivo makes it easy to find motorcycle-friendly accommodation with secure bike parking, so you can fully enjoy everything this region's roads and scenery have to offer.
The departments of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté for your next motorcycle road trip
To help you choose your next motorcycle destination
Côte-d'Or
The department of wine and the Route des Grands Crus. Between Dijon and Beaune, the foothill roads wind past the most prestigious vineyards in France, with the first ridges of the Morvan rising in the background. But Côte-d'Or is more than just vines: the roads of the Auxois, the Alésia site, the Canche gorges and the Châtillon forest offer great escapes well off the beaten tourist trail.
Doubs
Doubs is one of the most rewarding departments in the region for riders. The Doubs valley, with its meanders, gorges and watchmaking towns, delivers high-quality twisty roads throughout. Pontarlier and the Maîche plateau open up high-altitude riding, while the Swiss border creates opportunities for some remarkable cross-border loops. Besançon, fortified by Vauban, is a must-stop along the way.
Jura
The quintessential Jura department. Jura roads string together reculées, waterfalls, lakes and combes through a landscape of forests and pastures of consistent beauty. The Baume-les-Messieurs reculée, the Crêt Pela viewpoint, the lake road between Clairvaux and Chalain, and the vineyard roads between Arbois and Lons-le-Saunier make up a rich and varied route. A department you simply cannot miss.
Nièvre
This is where the Morvan begins. Nièvre's roads cut through oak and beech forests in near-total silence, with granite villages and ponds as a backdrop. Nevers, on the banks of the Loire, makes for a pleasant stop. The department is especially rewarding for riders looking for relaxed, crowd-free riding through authentic, unspoiled countryside.
Haute-Saône
A quiet, green department crossed by the Saône and its tributaries. The roads of Haute-Saône are peaceful and well-maintained, with forests, châteaux and Burgundian villages at every turn. Gray and its riverside setting, the Chaux forest and the roads toward the nearby Vosges make for a relaxing ride. A great linking department between Burgundy and Franche-Comté.
Saône-et-Loire
A well-rounded department that takes you from the vineyards of the Mâconnais and Chalonnais to the roads of the Charolais and the Morvan hills. Mont Beuvray, the Solutré rock, the Grosne valley roads and the abbeys of Cluny and Tournus line up a route rich in heritage and varied scenery. One of the most balanced departments in the region for a multi-day road trip.
Yonne
The northern gateway to Burgundy. The roads of Yonne follow the river of the same name through vineyards and forests, with Auxerre and Sens as anchor points. Chablis and its surroundings, the Othe forest roads and the Cure and Cousin gorges in the Auxerrois Morvan hold some great surprises for riders who often pass through this department too quickly.
Territoire de Belfort
The smallest department in metropolitan France, but a strategic gateway to the Vosges, Alsace and Switzerland. The Ballon d'Alsace is less than an hour from Belfort, and the roads to Mulhouse, Basel and the Jura naturally converge here. A department better suited for passing through than lingering in, but its geographic position makes it a valuable hub for planning a grand tour of eastern France.