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BURGUNDY: CHARDONNAY WINE TRAIL

Highlights

Wine tasting of the local chardonnay wines including the world famous Pouilly-Fuissé label. The Burgundy is a region synonymous with fine wine and great food.

Destinations

France

Budget

From $250 per person

All highlights

Burgundy: Chardonnay Wine Trail . This wine trail self-guided walking holiday traverses the southern Burgundy , through the heart of the Chardonnay wine growing region. These white wines are dry and fruity with their most famous ambassadors being the full-bodied Pouilly-Fuissé and Saint Véran. You’ll get the chance to sample both of them at your final guest house, which is located on a vineyard, as well as at other producers along the way. Your route takes you through the heart of the vineyards which cover the picturesque valley slopes. This independent walking holiday also explores a rich landscape full of historic treasures. Medieval chateaux, historic Romanesque churches and old farms are set in beautiful rolling countryside carpeted with vines, pasture and forests. A number of rocky outcrops punctuate the vineyards such as the celebrated “roche de Solutré” important for its pre-historic human activity. These landmarks provide exceptional viewing points to admire the surrounding countryside. The Burgundy region is well-known for its fine wine and gastronomic food, a reputation that is richly deserved. You will have plenty of opportunity to sample both during your self-guided walking holiday. In addition you will have plenty of time to see the varied and rich architectural delights of the region, such as those found at the medieval villages of Brancion and Berzé le Chatel. In addition, many of the pretty villages that your walking trail passes through have impressive churches and their quaint historic streets seem to date from another time.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Pick up from Lyon or direct to your accommodation near Tournus in the heart of the Chardonnay wine growing region.. .

Day 3: Brancion - St Gengoux de Scisse

To start with you have the choice of heading east to the pretty village of Chapelle sous Brancion set in a beautiful rolling countryside of pasture and vines. Climb back to the ridge and descend through vines to the wine village of Martailly les Brancion. Your walk then passes the beautiful chateau at Cruzille before reaching the village of Lugny. Chance to visit its cooperative wine cellar before heading to your guest house in the pretty village of St Gengoux de Scisse.. Overnight: St Gengoux de Scisse, Walk: 14km - 19km, +300m . .

Day 4: St Gengoux de Scisse - Igé

Today you'll have the choice of several trails to reach your wonderful guest house in a respledent chateau in the pretty village of Igé. Either follow vine covered valleys or venture into the hills through pretty forests with great views. You'll have the chance to visit the caves at Azé an important site for primitive man, 400,000 years ago. Following this period the cave was occupied by bears for about 300,000 years and as a result it contains the most important fossil record of bears in Europe.. Overnight: Igé, Walk: 14 - 20km, +260m or 370m . .

Day 5: Igé - Pierreclos

From Igé your walking trail takes you through a mixed landscape of vines and pasture, and over hills to the imposing chateau at Berzé le Chatel, first dating from the 11th century, with its three defensive walls and 13 towers (chance to visit). You then have the chance to visit the beautiful village of Berzé-la-Ville with its typical stone houses and double arcades, as well as the Chapell aux Moines containing some remarkable frescoes. Your walking trail continues through vines passing under some rocky outcrops and passing through a number of pretty villages such as Milly Lamartine. Your final cultural stop of the day, which is rich in architectural treasures is the beautiful 12th century chateau at Pierreclos. Your guided visit can include wine tasting. Your guest house is nearby in the shadow of the chateau.. Overnight: nr Pierreclos, Walk: 15km or 20km, +410m or

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast transfer from your guest house to Lyon after breakfast. .

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:

Airport and station transfers from Lyon
6 nights accommodation
All breakfasts, 5 lunches on walking days and 4 evening meals
Full walking notes and maps
Transfers to and from some walks and between guest houses along with your luggage

Excluded:

Travel to and from Lyon, France
Lunches on your day of arrival and departure plus 2 evening meals
Drinks in all but one of the guest houses
Travel insurance
Any entrance fees

Optional:

Extra Nights
City Breaks
Combining walking holidays
Tailor-made trips

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