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Beautiful Brionnais: Secret Hills of Burgundy
The picturesque hills of the Brionnais lead toward the mighty Loire Valley passing beautiful secluded valleys with babbling
streams to open ridges with great panoramic views. The region is home to pretty villages, churches, abbeys and chateaux.
Highlights
Semur-en-Brionnais, one of France’s prettiest villages
with the oldest chateau in Burgundy
Pretty villages and historic town of Charlieu with its
pretty streets and Benedictine Abbey
Wonderful views from open ridges
Great Burgundy hospitality at historic guest houses in
chateaux, farm houses and former wine-making
properties
Circular Trail
Choices of walks on some days to increase or reduce
the level of difficulty
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Self Guided Walking
7 nights/6 days walking
Distances: 14-22km per day
Ascent: 300-410m per day
Day 1
Arrival:
Transfer
from
Lyon to
Clayette
Day 2
"A perfect holiday for us - relatively easy walking; lots
to see & do (natural history, churches, farms, lan-
guage, people); eating & chatting with French people
a huge plus; lovely food & drink; stress free ...Many
thanks again for such a good holiday." J. Kay, UK
When: April to October
Accomm: Good quality small guest houses
Basis: Full Board
Linear Trail
Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Head west into rolling
countryside passing
through Vareilles & Oye
to St Christophe en
Brionnais Explore St Christophe,
pass through Briant
with great views &
descend to Anzy le Duc
and its great church Visit Semur en Brionnais,
with the oldest chateau in
Burgundy. Descend to
Iguerande overlooking
the Loire Valley Walking through
the vines of Pinot
Noir, Chardonnay
& Sauvignon Gris
to Charlieu Visit Charlieu
with its Bene-
dictine Abbey
and onto
Chateauneuf Head to the higher
hills that border
the Beaujolais.
Descend back to
Clayette Transfer
to Lyon
after
break-
fast
15/24km +330m 21km +330m 14km +320m 19km +300m 17km +350m 17/22km +410/610
Brionnais Explorer
Explore this beautiful off-the-beaten-track area of southern Burgundy with its rolling hills and valleys which are made up of
a patchwork of grazing fields and copses. Its architectural treasures rival some of the more popular parts of Burgundy.
Highlights
This centre-based walking holiday is in two locations
allowing you to see the best of the Brionnais at your
own pace
Semur-en-Brionnais, one of France’s prettiest villages
with the oldest chateau in Burgundy
Pretty villages such as St Christophe & Briant, plus
wonderful, unspoilt rolling countryside
Option to walk between locations with a choice of
drop-off points
Choice of different walks as well as options to extend
or shorten days
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Self Guided Walking
7 nights/6 days walking
Distances: 6-18km per day
Ascent: Up to 500m per day
"Everything was excellent! We enjoyed very much
talking to our hosts ...sitting in her garden for
meals was a delight." E & F Floyd, UK
When: April to October
Accomm: Two Chateaux, one with pool
Basis: Full Board
2 Centre-based
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
Arrival:
Transfer
from
Lyon to
Clayette Pastures, Lakes & Hills:
beautiful green pastures
with the local Charolais
cattle; idyllic and quiet
rural countryside Montagne de Dun:
summit on the edge
of the Brionnais with
magnificent views
across the region Chateau de
Dree or Explor-
ing Clayette Clayette to Christophe
en Brionnais. You can
do a linear walk be-
tween locations. Choice
of drop off points St Christophe en
Brionnais & Briant
or gentle hills or
valleys around St
Christophe
10/14km +470m 13/17km +340/500m 14/6km +250m 14/22km +260/360m
Day 7
Transfer to Semur-en Transfer to
-Brionnais. Explore
Lyon after
village and return to breakfast
guest house with
stunning views
14km, +300/380m 18/7km +240/150m
Burgundy, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays
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