High Point Holidays Walking Holidays Brochure 2019 2019 | Page 23

Lyon’s Beautiful Secluded Hills
Gentle walking through a picturesque rural scene of lush grassland, cherry orchards and forested hill tops. Follow pretty valleys
and ridges from the Beaujolais to the edge of the Cotes du Rhone vines along wonderful local footpaths as well as the GR7.
Highlights
Far reaching panoramic views including to the Alps
Guest houses with great hospitality and character
Quiet and undiscovered trails in a lush rural land-
scape a short distance from Lyon, the gastronomic
capital of France
"The accommodation was a
highlight - the owners at
each of the chambre d'hotes
were absolutely delightful
and made us very welcome."
Fraser & Anderson, UK
Options: choices of walks on some of the days.
Extra nights at Riverie
4 Day circular trail also available (5 nights). Same
until end of Day 4 then route to Courzieu & transfer
to guest house
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Self Guided Walking
7 nights/6 days walking
Distances: 12-22km per day
Ascent: 350-640m per day
When: April to October
Accomm: Small country hotels & guest houses
Basis: Full Board
Linear Trail
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
Day 7
Arrival:
Transfer
from Lyon
to Sain Bel Chance to summit
Mont Popey above
the Turdine Valley
to descend to St
Forgeux Spend most of the day
above 700m in rural
tranquillity with great
views. B&B: granite
farm in Villecheneve Along the GR7 to reach
hill-top village of
Montrottier. Traverse
slopes of Mont Pothu
to descend to Brullioles On the GR7 pass
through Brevenne
Valley and climb
to the small vil-
lage of Yzeron Walk to historic site of
Rochefort and onto St
Martin en Haut to climb
to almost 1000m and to
hill-top village of Riverie Today is a
tour from
Riverie with
views to
Mont Pilat
17km +600m 12/16km +500/630m 17km +380m 15km +640m 22km +610m 15km +350m
Day 8
Transfer
to Lyon
after
breakfast
High Beaujolais Hills
One of our most challenging walks in the Beaujolais region takes in a circuit of varied and beautiful upland landscapes, where
you’ll have the trails to yourselves during the day and at night sample the best of the famous Beaujolais hospitality.
Highlights
Hidden valleys little changed in centuries with pretty
villages & historic chateaux
Guest houses full of charm & character
Except during the busiest holiday days, you will have
these wonderful trails to yourselves
Some breath-taking panoramic views including of
Mont Blanc
Choice of walks on some of the days
Circular 6-day walking trail
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Self Guided Walking
7 nights/6 days walking
Distances: 12-22km per day
Ascent: 300-770m per day
"A great walking holiday - really good
value - great variety of landscapes and
local experiences. Would definitely
recommend to others." A Palmer, UK
When: April to October
Accomm: Small Guest Houses
Basis: Full Board
Day 1 Day 2
Day 3
Arrival:
Transfer to
Ouroux
from Lyon Climb through Carelle
valley and onto Mont St
Rigaud at 1009m and
descend Sornin Valley
to Propieres Options today in-
clude ascending
Roche d’Ajoux for
great panoramic
views
22km +550m 12/19km +300/400m
Day 4
Linear Trail
Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
From Poules les Ec-
harmeaux cross the
Azergues valley to
Vernay before de-
scending to Beaujeu Follow a ridge with
views over the
Beaujolais and the
Alps. Shorter op-
tions available From Quincie
explore the Beau-
jolais vineyards
before ascending
to Chiroubles Climb to village of
Avenas to follow a
high traverse with
great views from
Croix de Rochefort Transfer
to Lyon
after
break-
fast
19km +440m 22km +770m 15km +550m 15/19km +540m
Beaujolais, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays
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