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BEAUJOLAIS EXPLORER

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A one-week holiday which allows you to discover the best of the central and southern Beaujolais. Wine tasting at different vineyards across the Beaujolais.

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France

Budget

From $250 per person

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Beaujolais Explorer . This self-guided walking holiday in France lets you explore the Beaujolais at your own pace, whilst relaxing at wonderful guest houses. You’ll stay in two bases, one in the southern Beaujolais region of “Golden stones country” ( pierres dorées ) of Beaujolais, so-called due to the warm colour of the limestone which makes up a number of remarkable historic villages that are set in a sumptuous landscape of interlocking hills covered in vines. Made up of about 40 parishes, this picturesque wine-growing area, is often referred to as the French Tuscany. Your second base is in central Beaujolais where you’ll enjoy higher hills with open ridges with great panoramic views and secluded valleys covered in a patchwork of grazing fields. Holiday Profile . 7 nights/8 days: 6 days independent centre-based walking . Everyday of week subject to availability from 1 April to 31 October . Walking Profile & Grade . This walking holiday is in the moderate to challenging grade, although the walking is never challenging. The days range from about 14km to 22km in length and have daily ascents ranging from 350m to 760m. The paths are generally good, although they vary greatly in character. Some sections of the trail are rough and stony in places with the odd steeper section. This holiday includes parts of the trails used in parts of our other independent walks in the Beaujolais. This holiday is flexible so that you can walk as much or as little as you wish. This walking holiday is graded moderate to challenging.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Transfer from Lyon to the Beaujolais and welcome at your hotel in Le Perreon.. .

Day 2: The ridges above Perreon

This walk covers the full range of landscapes in the Beaujolais, with a climb from your accommodation up through the vineyards near Perreon within a picturesque, secluded valley. You'll then explore the pretty village of Vaux-en-Beaujolais before following a picturesque ridge as it climbs up through pasture to the forested tops. The ascent finishes on a ridge partly covered by protected moorland and pastures providing great panoramic views across the rolling hills.. Overnight: Perreon, Walk: 16km, +710m . .

Day 3: High Beaujolais Hills

Today you'll have a short transfer to Beaujeu, the ancient capital of the Beaujolais. Explore the high Beaujolais hills for amazing panoramic views of upland pasture dotted with farms and historic villages such as Avenas with its rustic stone cottages and beautiful 11th-century church, where time seems to have stopped still. Expansive views from Croix Rochefort across the whole of the Beaujolais and beyond towards the French Alps.. Overnight: Perreon, Walk: 15.5km, +620m . .

Day 5: French Tuscany

Transfer to your second guest house in the southern Beaujolais. A walk through the beautiful historic villages of the southern Beaujolais in the region of the "Golden Stones", including the hilltop village of Oingt (classed as one of the most beautiful villages in France), Theize with its elegant buildings, and the local centre of Bois d'Oingt. Expansive landscapes reminiscent of the Tuscany hills span out in all directions.. Overnight: Pommiers, Walk: 15.5km, +450m. . .

Day 6: Chatillon, Charnay & Bagnols

From your guest house, this walk takes in 4 wonderful historic golden stones villages including Chatillon d'Azergues which climbs the slopes above the Azergues Valley, the rustic village of Charnay which sits on a ridgetop with great views and Bagnols with its imposing chateau. Your walking trail includes an enjoyable pleasant stroll along the banks of the Azergues River.. Overnight: Pommiers, Walk: 22km, +350m . .

Day 7: St Cyr le Chatoux and Panoramic Views

Starting from the ridgetop village of St Cry le Chatoux this is a walk where the landscape unveils itself gradually over the course of the walk with wonderful panoramic views from the summits. A trail in the forest is followed by a lovely traverse to reach Col du Chatoux. Climb to a first summit for wonderful views across the Beaujolais and then over a second hilltop at nearly 900m.. Overnight: Pommiers, Walk: 14km, +525m . .

Day 8: Departure

After breakfast transfer from your guest house to Lyon.. Please note that the walks may vary slightly 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
7 nights' accommodation FULL BOARD accommodation in B&B style accommodation
Transfer to and from walks on 3 days and transport of luggage between guest houses
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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