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Classic Burgundy Trail: Dijon - Buxy
Our Classic Burgundy Trail takes you not only through some of the most famous vineyards of Burgundy’s Pinot Noir region, but
also explores less well-trodden paths through secluded forests, deep coombes and grassy hills with wild flowers and great views.
Highlights
Explore the beautiful historic city of Dijon
Walk through some of the most famous vineyards in
the world
Wonderful views from grassy hills and ridges
Great Burgundy hospitality at guest houses in historic
properties
Varied walking through a range of landscapes
Possibility of wine tasting visits
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: 16-22km per day
Ascent: 250-650m per day
Day 1
Arrival:
Welcome
at hotel in
Dijon
When: April to October
Accomm: Excellent small hotels & guest houses
Basis: B&B plus 4 lunches and 4 evening meals
Day 2 Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Transfer to Fixin and
explore vineyards and
forested valleys to
reach Nuit St Georges Transfer to Meuilley
and cross rolling hills
with vines on the
slopes and open ridges
above Ladoix-Serrigney to the
historic town of Beaune
famous for its hospice
and wine museum Transfer to
Meursault and
pass St Romain,
Orches & Roche-
pot
17-20km +250m 16km +350m 16km +480m 19km +600m
Linear Trail
Day 6
Day 7 Day 8
Varied walk-
ing, great
views & his-
toric interest
to Mercurey Undulating coun-
tryside alternating
between vines and
forest to reach
Buxy Transfer
to Cha-
lon sur
Saone
21km +550m 22km +650m
Medieval Burgundy Explorer
Explore a rich landscape full of historic treasures. Medieval chateaux such as those at Berzé and Brancion, historic churches
and pretty medieval villages are set in beautiful rolling countryside carpeted with Chardonnay vines, pasture and forests.
Highlights
This multi-centre-based walking holiday can be tailor
-made to suit your wishes
Explore the best of southern Burgundy centred
around the wonderful historic town of Cluny
Variety of landscapes & range of historic architecture
Lots of medieval villages, chateaux and churches
This holiday can be done with or without a car.
Choice of more walks with your own car
Holiday available as 5, 7 or 9 night break. Choice of
different walks - below are examples
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Self Guided Walking
7 nights/6 days walking
Distances: up to 18km per day
Ascent: Up to 440m per day
When: April to October
Accomm: Hotels and small guest houses
Basis: Full Board (except one evening meal)
2 or 3 Centre-based
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Arrival:
Transfer
from Lyon
to Bur-
gundy Berzé village, its 13th
century chateau and
great views from Roche
Coche Roche de Solutré
with great views and
prehistoric museum.
Walk through char-
donnay vines The beautiful
town of Cluny
and its unspoilt
rolling country-
side Explore the architectur-
al treasures of
Chapaize—1000 year
old church and
Cormatin’s chateau Fortified village of
Brancion with
historic buildings
and great views Unspoilt and quiet
villages where time
has stood still
around Blanot and
Donzy Transfer to
Lyon after
breakfast
14km +280m 17km +440m 18km +350m 17km +200m 16km, +300m 17km +300
Burgundy, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays
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