Bresse à Vélo

Vintage bikes and peaceful countryside rides

Cycling through Bresse

Bike rentals in Montjay, Burgundy

Discover Bresse in a different way: by bike, at nature's pace, along the quiet roads around Montjay, in the heart of Saône-et-Loire. We offer lovingly restored vintage bicycles, ideal for exploring country paths, the Greenway, and charming villages. Want to stop for a snack? Borrow one of our wicker baskets and fill it with delicious finds from the Saturday morning market in Saint-Germain-du-Bois.

Couple cycling a quiet road in Bresse

Our Bikes

Each bike has its own story. We offer a selection of vintage mechanical bicycles suitable for family rides, romantic outings, or solo adventures.

Prices

Rental Duration Price per bike
Half day (morning or afternoon)€20
Full day€40
Weekend (Saturday + Sunday)€60
Week (7 days)€230

Optional picnic basket

We lend you a wicker basket (with tablecloth, plates, cutlery, glasses, and water bottle).
Pick up some local delicacies at the Saint-Germain-du-Bois market and enjoy a picnic wherever you like.
+ €10 (basket and accessories included)
Please return the basket at the end of the day.

Other options

No baby seats – our bikes are meant to keep things light 😉

Cycling a country road in Bresse

Explore around Montjay

Charming cycling routes from Montjay through ponds, woodlands, and quiet rural roads.

🚲 Montjay countryside loop

Distance: 21 km – Time: ~2 hours – Level: Easy

A peaceful loop starting in Cuisery, passing through Montjay and its characteristic bocage landscape.

Highlights: Montjay mill, La Chancelle, quiet scenic lanes.

View the route on the tourism office site

🧺 Saint-Germain-du-Bois Discovery

Distance: ~12 km – Time: 1h30 – Level: Easy

Short loop around the village and its ponds — ideal after the Saturday market.

Highlights: covered market, Bresse museum, wetland areas.

See the itinerary

🌳 La Balme route

Distance: 28 km – Time: ~2h30 – Level: Moderate

A longer ride through classic Bresse countryside and picturesque villages.

Highlights: bocage landscape, small farms, absolute tranquillity.

View the route

📍 Click to download the full cycling map of Bresse Bourguignonne.
Provided by the Bresse Bourguignonne Tourist Office .

Family cycling through the Bresse countryside

Contact

Want to book or ask a question?
Email us at: contact@bresseavelo.fr
Or call +33 7 72 24 38 96

Cycling atmosphere in Bresse