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BEAUJOLAIS MEDIEVAL VILLAGES TOUR – SHORT

Highlights

Historic villages made from a warm golden limestone including Oignt classified as one of the prettiest villages in France. Varied walking through vines, pastures and forests.

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France

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From $250 per person

All highlights

Southern Beaujolais . This self guided walking holiday takes place in the southern Beaujolais region of France, located to the north west of Lyon, which is made up of a series of rolling hills getting progressively higher as you go north. 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. The character of the hills changes with altitude as the vines give way to forests and pastures on the higher slopes. Made up of about 40 parishes in the South of the Beaujolais region, the area known as the “Golden stones country” (pierre dorées), is so called due to the colour of the limestone used in its historic buildings. Here, you will pass through a number of remarkable villages with some of the prettiest villages in France perched on hilly promontories. Wherever you look, you’ll find fortified remains, chateaux or churches adorning the vine covered slopes. The scale and gentleness of the slopes has created a sumptuous landscape of interlocking hills receding to the horizon, that literally leaves you with the impression of flying over the hills. This picturesque wine growing area is often referred to as the local Tuscany due to the similarities in their expansive landscapes. Your French walking holiday covers a circular tour around the heart of this golden stones area, visiting about 13 of these picturesque and well preserved villages.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Welcome, pick up and transfer from Lyon to your guest house in the southern Beaujolais.. .

Day 2: Moire - Ville-sur-Jarnioux

The first day of your independent walking holiday starts by descending via an old railway line to the village of Bois d'Oingt. Here you can relax at a café in the main square before climbing to Oingt, classed as one of the prettiest villages in France. Here you can explore its narrow alleyways and admire the amazing views of the southern Beaujolais from its promenade. The ridgeline will lead you to the quaint medieval village of Theizé with it's 13th century chateau de Rochebonne and its historic limestone houses centred around a pretty square. After lunch you take a path that contours beneath the higher hills crossing secluded valleys to reach your next in the quaint village of Ville sur Jarnioux.. Overnight: Ville-sur-Jarnioux, Walk: 15km, +420m . .

Day 3: Ville-sur-Jarnioux - Pommiers

Today's walking trail passes through vines and follows an old railway line, crossing aqueducts to reach the beautiful limestone village of Jarnioux with its amazing towered chateau. Your walking trail then climbs to Pommiers, a great location on a rideline separating the Soane Valley from the Beaujolais. Your guest house is located in a secluded and beautiful spot. There is an option to make this day longer by going via the village of Cogny.. Overnight: Pommiers, Walk: upto 14.5km +430m . .

Day 5: Chatillon d'Azergues - Moire

Your day starts with a visit of Chatillon d'Azrgues, including the 12th century chapel, before a picturesque walk along the banks of the River Azergues to reach the pretty village of Chessy les Mines. Afterwards, climb to the historic village of Bagnols with its impressive chateau, historic dwellings and great views of the Mont Lyonnais. The walking trail then heads through the village of Frontenas before climbing over a final ridge to your guest house on a vineyard in the small and attractive village of Moire.. Overnight: Moire, Walk: 10-16km, +250-390m. . .

Day 6: Departure

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