|
Through
the Vineyards
|
|
|
|
Excellent
walking in the world’s most famous vineyards.
Contrast the dusty paths through vineyards with the grassy tracks
and green meadows elsewhere. The routes meander around the sheltered
hills over undulating terrain. Visit the chateaux and churches in
towns and tiny villages along the way.
|
 |
|
|
Day
1: Arrive at Chagny |
On arrival
at the railway station our representative will take you to your
hotel.
|
|
Day
2: Chagny – Nolay
17 kms |
 Watch
the boats go by as you walk along the canal towpath then
climb to the Troix Croix for spectacular views across
Burgundy. Continue over undulating terrain through vineyards,
woodland and small villages into Nolay. |
|
|
Day
3: Nolay |
 A
circular walk in tranquil countryside to the flat, grassy summit
of Mont de Rème, with views over this unspoiled corner
of Burgundy. A day on wide grassy paths and heathland then down
to the river and refreshments in Change.
|
|
Day
4: Nolay
– La Rochepot
18 kms |
Enjoy superb
views and contrasts as the path follows the cliff edge and sometimes
darts into woodland. See the caves and a curious waterfall at
the Cirque du Bout de Monde.
|
|
Day
5: La
Rochepot |
 Starting
on narrow lanes then rocky paths through dense woodland,
the day soon becomes a walk on the heathland, meadows
and cliff top paths around St Romain. The reward for the
uphill walk is found in the views from the sheer cliffs. |
|
|
Day
6: La
Rochepot – Meursault
14 kms |
Climb through
vineyards and then cool woodland to Roche Dumay for spectacular
views. Notice the labelled wild flowers as you pass a short
stretch of a “sentier botanique”. Arrive in time for
a tour of Meursault Château, including wine tasting.
|
|
Day
7: Meursault
- Beaune
10 kms |
A shorter
walk today, with vineyards stretching out across the wide valleys.
Stop in Pommard for a tour of the impressive Château.
Continue on through the vines to Beaune.
|
|
|
|
Day
8 Beaune (optional)* |
 Visit
the Hospice de Beaune, famous for its colourful tiled
roof, not visible from the outside to avoid upsetting
the poor. There will still be time to browse the shops
and wine merchants for souvenirs of your holiday.
* This itinerary outlines an optional 8th night in Beaune,
which allows time for a full day in town. Otherwise, with
the 7 night option, leave for home on day 8. |
|
|
Day
8 or 9: Leave
for Home |
After breakfast,
our representative will take you to the railway station for
your journey home. Car drivers travel back to Chagny to reclaim
their cars.
|
| BURGUNDY
|
Burgundy
Made Easy |
|
Through
the Vineyards
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Quick
Facts |
|
| Duration |
|
9 days
- 8 nights
(*1 opt. extra day in Beaune) |
|
| Grading |
|
|
|
|
| Accommodation |
|
5 x
3star hotels, all 1/2 board
except Beaune, B&B |
|
| Travel
Arrangements |
|
| Self
drive; or air/rail to Paris or Dijon, rail to Chalon sur Saône,
met by rep, then transfer to Chagny |
|
|
