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Burgundy: Chardonnay Wine Trail
Traverse the southern Burgundy through the heart of the Chardonnay wine growing region and explore the medieval chateaux,
historic churches & villages set in the rolling Burgundy countryside with its rocky outcrops that provide excellent viewing points.
Highlights
Chardonnay wine tasting including the world
famous Pouilly-Fuisse label
"The most enjoyable walking holiday we have had in France
- easy to follow guidance notes, splendid & varied accom-
modation - a wonderful overall experience. Would not
hesitate to recommend to fellow walkers." C & M. Duck, UK
Medieval site of Brancion, the chateaux of Berze le
Chatel and Pierreclos
Caves at Aze an important site for primitive man
400,000 years ago
Different walking trail options on 3 of the days
plus opportunities to visit Pierreclos chateau &
caves at Aze
Beaujolais Wine Trail can be booked to follow on at
end of this holiday
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Self Guided Walking
6 nights/5 days walking
Distances: 12-20km per day
Ascent: 260-410m per day
When: April to October
Accomm: Small high quality hotels & B&B’s
Basis: B&B plus picnic lunches & 4 evening meals
Linear Trail
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Arrival:
Transfer
from Lyon to
Chardonnay Traverse the vines to
Ozenay. Pass through
Royer on route to
medieval fortress of
Brancion Descend through
vines to Martailly les
Brancion, then pass
chateau at Cruzille to
reach Lugny A choice of trails to
reach your guest house
in a chateau in the
village of Ige. Chance
to visit caves at Aze Walk to 11th century
chateau at Berze le
Chatel and onto
Pierreclos with its
12th century chateau Walk through the famous Pouilly
-Fuisse vines and ascend Roche
de Solutre for amazing views to
Fuisse. Wine tasting Saint Veran
& Pouilly-Fuisse wines Transfer
to Lyon
after
break-
fast
15km +380m 12/18km +300m 14/20km +260/370m 15/20km +410/560m 14km +400m
Secret Burgundy: Chardonnay Vines & Historic Villages
A varied walk through the southern Burgundy discovering a range of landscapes and pretty villages from rocky outcrops of the
Chardonnay wine region to off-the-beaten-track granite hills. Visit some wonderful historic sites and stay in charming B&B’s.
Highlights
Plenty of opportunity to sample the region’s fine
wines and gastronomic food
Historic town of Cluny, former site of largest abbey in
Europe
"We loved staying in the guest houses...They were
diverse & interesting and provided an opportunity
to interact with both hosts & other guests ... The
quiet tracks & villages were beautiful. High Point
Holidays & Burgundy are highly recommended to
other walkers. " S. Begg, Australia
Roche de Solutre, site of prehistoric activities with its
panoramic views
Variety of landscapes & range of historic architecture
Circular walk with quiet trails and pretty villages
Shorter options of walks on some days and short
day to visit Cluny
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Self Guided Walking
6 nights/5 days walking
Distances: 11-19km per day
Ascent: 370-600m per day
Day 1
Day 2
Arrival: Trans- Climb to the top of
fer from Lyon Roche de Solutre and
onto Pierreclos.
to Fuisse
Amazing views
15/23km +400/580m
When: April to October
Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns
Basis: Full Board (except 1 evening meal)
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Linear Trail
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Day 6
Pass vineyards, pretty Visit the historic
villages and chateaux town of Cluny before
onto Cluny
taking a scenic route
to Mazille Climb onto a ridge to
reach Tramayes in a won-
derful location with great
views Ascend from Tramayes to
cross the highest hills in the
area providing panoramic
views. Descend to valley
slopes of Maconnais vines
18/21km +600m 15km +520m 19km +535m
11km +370m
Burgundy, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays
Day 7
Transfer
to Lyon
after
breakfast
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