Independent Walking
Independent Walking
Secret Burgundy Trails
T he southern Burgundy is a treasure of historic churches , chateaux and farms set in rolling countryside carpeted with vines and forests . These two walks explore this beautiful area either side of the historic town of Cluny , with its quaint streets and historic monuments . In the south a number of rocky outcrops punctuate the vineyards such as the famous “ roche de Solutré ” providing exceptional viewing points to admire the surrounding countryside .
Further north our holiday explores a rich landscape full of historic treasures , including medieval chateaux , historic Romanesque churches , old farms & beautiful villages such as Chapaize , Brançion , Ozenay & Blanot . Both holidays use small delightful guest houses .
Walks : Day 1 : Arrival – Welcome , pick up from Lyon .
Charming small bed & breakfasts full of local character offering an authentic & very comfortable stay . They are mainly in historic properties that have been lovingly restored where you ' ll be reserved a warm welcome and enjoy mouth-watering home cooked cuisine . Example : Source des Fées is a wonderful guest house on a vineyard in Fuissé .
Day 2 : Tournus - Cortambert : Pass through pretty rolling countryside with a number of picturesque villages lost in the hills such as Blanot . 20km , + 480m
Medieval Burgundy : The Monk ’ s Trail
Day 3 : Cortambert - Cluny : Visit the secluded village of Donzy le Pertuis , then finish your day at the remarkable historic town of Cluny . 14km , + 320m Day 4 : Cluny - Cormatin : Follow the Grosne Valley with great views to Cormatin with its beautiful 16th century chateau and gardens . 18km , + 300m
Day 5 : Cormatin - Bresse sur Grosne : A choice of routes passing through some wonderful medieval villages such as Malay with its remarkable Romanesque church , and the pretty town of St Gengoux le National . 17km + 150m
Day 6 : Bresse - Brancion : Explore the beautiful villages of Bissy-sous-Uxelles , Chapaize & la Chapelle-sous-Brancion . Then climb through delightful countryside onto the ridgeline and discover the medieval fortress of Brancion . 19km , + 300m
Day 7 : Brancion - Tournus : Pretty landscape of vines and historic wine-makers shelters passing through the timeless villages of Royer and Ozenay . Explore Tournus and its impressive abbey . 18km , + 350m
Day 8 : Departure Transfer to Lyon
Walks Day 1 : Arrival – Welcome , pick up from Lyon . Day 2 : Fuissé - Pierreclos : A great days walking through elegant vine covered slopes . Climb to the top of the Roche de Solutré , site of pre-historic activities ( dating back 35,000 years and favourite walking spot of former president Mitterand ) & with a rich flora and fauna . Amazing views all the way . 15-23km , + 400 - 580m Day 3 : Pierreclos - Cluny : An interest-packed day . You ' ll pass by vineyards , pretty villages such as Berzé la ville , two wonderful chateaux , breath-taking ridges and tops and secluded valleys . 17 — 21km , + 560m Day 4 : Cluny - Mazille : In the morning , visit the remarkable historic town of Cluny before taking a scenic route to Mazille passing through a small intimate landscape of pasture and copses passing pretty villages & Romanesque churches . 11km , + 370m . Day 5 : Mazille - Tramayes : Climb onto a picturesque ridge to reach Tramayes . in a wonderful location offering great views out over a timeless landscape 15km , + 520m Day 6 : Tramayes - Fuissé : The ascent from Tramayes is beautiful and secluded as you enter a remote agricultural scene little changed in centuries . Your trail crosses the highest hills in the area providing stunning panoramic views . Descend to the valley slopes of the Maconnais vines . Wine tasting at guest house . 19.5km , + 535m
Days 7 : Departure - Transfer to Lyon after breakfast
Accommodation
♦ Pretty historic villages little changed in centuries with medieval churches
♦ Picturesque landscape of rolling hills & secluded valleys with vines & pasture
♦ Visit Cluny & its historic monuments
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7 nights , 6 days INDEPENDENT WALKING moving between guest houses . Also available as a 5 night holiday . Average : 18km , + 350m per day . Good paths and country lanes . Some paths rough and stony in places with odd steeper sections ,
Dates Everyday ( subject to availability ) March - Oct
Airport and station transfers - Lyon , 7 nights ' accommodation . All breakfasts , 4 picnic lunches and 4 evening meals . Full walking notes and maps , transport of luggage during walk .
Travel to Lyon , France ; lunches on the day of arrival and departure plus 2 lunches and 3 evening meals , any excursions or entrance fees , travel insurance
Secret Burgundy : Chardonnay Vines & Historic Villages
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6 nights , 5 days INDEPENDENT WALKING moving between guest houses . Average : 18km , + 520m per day with one easy day . Good paths ( stony in places ) and country lanes . Some steeper sections .
Dates Everyday ( subject to availability ) March - Oct
Airport and station transfers - Lyon , 6 nights ' full Board accommodation except one evening meal . Full walking notes and maps , transport of luggage during walk .
Travel to Lyon , France ; lunches on the day of arrival and departure , one evening meal , any excursions or entrance fees , travel insurance
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