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BEAUJOLAIS WINE TRAIL: GRAND CRUS

Highlights

A short break walking holiday traversing the vineyards of the Beaujolais Grand Cru. A perfect mix of some great walking and the best local wines.

Destinations

France

Budget

From $250 per person

All highlights

Beaujolais Grand Crus . This independent walking holiday takes place in the Beaujolais region, located to the north and east of Lyon, which is made up of a series of beautiful rolling hills getting progressively higher as you go north, giving rise to some delightful walking. Despite the relatively gentle nature of their slopes, the scale of the peaks and the depths of the valleys create a landscape of great panoramas and rich contrasts. This short break, self-guided walking holiday traverses the northern Beaujolais, where the vines produce the 10 Grand Crus of the region. A pleasant combination of rich fruity flavours and more complex characteristics, makes these French wines unique, with some being grown only on a few hundred hectares. You’ll get the chance to sample them at your guest houses, which are on vineyards, as well as at other producers along the way. Your walking trail snakes its way along secluded and picturesque valleys, as well as along some panoramic ridges, away from the main roads and noise of the Saone Valley. You’ll pass historic villages, chateaux and a host of other interesting sites on route. At the end of each day you’ll be welcomed with open arms at your small, quaint guest houses where the hospitality is excellent and you’ll be treated to great local food and wine. Holiday Profile . 5 nights/6 days: 4 days independent walking moving between guest houses. Everday of week subject to availability during 1 April to 31 October . Walking Profile & Grade .

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Welcome, pick up and transfer from Lyon to your beautiful guest house in the historic village of Fuisse on the edge of the northern Beaujolais. Wine tasting of Beaujolais and Maconnais wines. .

Day 2: Fuisse - Chenas

Your first day's walk starts by visiting the pretty historic villages of Chasselas and Leynes which are located on the border between the Gamay of the Beaujolais vines and the Chardonnay of the Maconnais (southern Burgundy). You can walk direct from your guest house or have a small transfer to Leynes to reduce the distance on your first day. Afterwards, your trail takes you through a number of pretty valleys, the second being home of the picturesque village of Jullié and past the impressive 17th-century Chateau de la Roche. Next, descend to the village of Julienas, one of the Grand Crus, where the local wine from the cave co-operative is housed in the old church. Your guest house is in a vineyard on the slopes between Julienas and Chenas. Enjoy their wine on the terrace with great views overlooking the Saone Valley. Wine tasting Juliénas, Chenas, Beaujolais Village..

Day 3: Chenas - Chiroubles

Your day starts by climbing to the hill known as Montagne des Chasseurs for wonderful views across this part of the Beaujolais. Next, you'll descend to pass through the famous vineyards of Chenas, Moulin à Vent, and Fleurie where you can stop off to try their finest wines, before climbing to the Chapelle de la Madone which is a great viewing point above the village of Fleurie with amazing views all the way to Mont Blanc. You'll then follow a picturesque ridge that overlooks steep vine-covered slopes peppered with farmsteads and villages. Your guest house is located near the village of Chiroubles.. Overnight: Chiroubles, Walk: 17km, +430m . .

Day 4: Chiroubles - Regnie-Durette

Today is an easier day. After an initial climb back up onto a ridge with far-reaching views, you'll descend gently through vines and pretty villages. Your first stop is St-Joseph and its stations of the cross. Its double-spired church overlooks the vines through which you now descend to reach the Ardieres Valley and the village of Regnie-Durette and a second double-spired church designed by the same architect that designed the Fourviere Basilica in Lyon. Regnie was the last of the 10 Crus to be recognised as separate labels from the Beaujolais Village. It's a short walk from the village to your beautiful guest house.. Overnight: near Regnie-Durette , Walk: 14km, +180m . .

Day 5: Regnie-Durette - Charentay

The first part of your day involves climbing Mont Brouilly, which gives its name to the Grand Crus of Brouilly and Cote de Brouilly. This isolated hill is made up of old volcanic rock giving the wines unique flavours. On Mont Brouilly you can learn about the impressive geology of the Beaujolais which has led to it being classed as a Geopark. Next, it's on to the impressive 17th-century Chateau de la Chaize where you can have a wine tasting visit (if booked in advance) and then the pretty hilltop village of St-Etienne-la-Varenne. You'll pass numerous historic buildings and chateaux to arrive at your last guest near the village of Charentay.. Overnight: near Charentay, Walk: 17km, +480m .

Day 6: Departure

After breakfast transfer from your guest house to Lyon.. Please note that the tour may vary slighty depending on the availability of accommodation at the time of booking. .

Prices

Price per person	2 pers	4 pers	6 pers	8 pers
Price per adult	$250	$180	$160	$150
Price per kid	$130	$90	$80	$80

Services

Included:

Transfer from Lyon station and airport if required
Full board accommodation in B&B style accommodation (except one meal)
Transport of luggage between guest houses
Wine tasting at your guest houses
Wine pick-up service
Detailed walking maps and notes including information about the places through which you'll be walking

Excluded:

Travel to and from Lyon, France
Lunches on your day of arrival and departure
Travel insurance
Any entrance fees

Optional:

Extra Nights
City Breaks
Combining walking holidays
Tailor-made trips

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