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Jura Wine Trail
Follow the vines south to discover not only the unique Jura wines, which include the famous Vin de Paille and Vin Jaune, among
the most prized wines in France, but also wonderful historic villages such as Baumes-les-Messieurs and Chateau Chalon.
Highlights
Dramatic gorges & valleys of the Jura wine-making
region
Wine tasting visits in a region famous for its unique
white, yellow & red wines
Medieval towns, renaissance chateaux, historic
villages & historic abbeys
Stunning waterfalls & abundant wildlife
Option: Extra night at Baume to explore the
reculée (closed gorge) with its caves & waterfalls
Option: Extra night at Arbois: explore town & visit
Montigny les Arsures, home of Trousseau grape
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Self Guided Walking
6 nights/5 days walking
Distances: 9-20km per day
Ascent: 210-460m per day
"We enjoyed the time to relax together,
enjoying excellent food & wine, easy &
interesting walks with some fabulous
views.....another excellent antidote to the
hassle of modern life!" A & N. Blackhall, UK
When: 15 April to 31 Oct
Accomm: Small hotels & guest houses
Basis: B&B plus 3 evening meals & 4 lunches
Linear Trail
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Arrival:
Arbois To Pupillin, home of
Ploussard grapes.
Wine tasting visits.
Pass vines & forest to
arrive above Poligny Explore Poligny. Wine
tasting. Option: climb
onto cliffs & plateau to
Chamole & descend to
abbey at Vaux sur Poligny Back onto plateau &
follow GR59 to descend
& pass through Miery &
St Lothain. Rise through
vines to Passenans Explore valleys with historic
villages such as Vau & Fronte-
nay. Pass through Menetru le
Vignes to Chateau Chalon home
of famous Vin Jaune Descend to Nevy sur
Seille. Climb to ridge
over vines of Vernois.
Descend to Baume les
Messieurs & abbey Transfer
to Lons le
Saunier
after
breakfast
15km +210m 15km +340m 14/20km +460m 9/13km +300/370m 9/18km +250m
Alsace: Vineyards & Mountains
Explore the famous Alsace vineyards and the Vosges hills & valleys that border them. Alsace has a rich architectural & historical
heritage which you'll explore with its medieval castles & villages with their cobbled alleyways lined with typical Alsace houses.
Highlights
"Holiday has exceeded expectations.
Really enjoyed it. Lovely unspoilt
region." A. Solomon, UK
Explore the picturesque Vosges hills and valleys with
unforgettable panoramas
Eguisheim, one of the most beautiful villages on the
wine route, close to three chateaux
Famous vineyards home of classic "Grands Crus"
Spectacular chateaux and ruins in a region that has a
rich historic legacy
Favourable climate - protected by the higher hills
to the west
Option: extra night at Kaysersberg- more time in
town or to walk to Riquewihr
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Self Guided Walking
6 nights/5 days walking
Distances: 15-24km per day
Ascent: 530-1090m per day
Day 1
Day 2
Arrival:
Climb to 3 chateaux in
Eguisheim Eguisheim & Hohlans-
bourg Chateau. Re-
join valley & onto
Turckheim
15km +660m
When: April to October
Accomm: 2 & 3 star hotels
Basis: Half Board
Day 3
Linear Trail
Day 4 Day 5 Turckheim to Kay-
sersberg, known for
its floral displays via
vineyards famed for
best Alsace wines Kaysersberg to Labaroche &
summit of Petit Honack
(927m). After Croix de Whor
Pass (840m), path leads to
Munster in Vosges Massif Climb towards Wassen-
burg (746m) & summit of
Mühlenkopf (805m) &
descend to the vines &
village of Wintzfeldon Terraced path above
Rhine Valley leads to
Gueberschwihr. Celtic
religious sites & historic
abbey to Eguisheim
15km +700m 24km +1090m 16km +800m 16km +530m
North East France. Self Guided Walking Holidays
Day 6
Day 7
Depart
after
break-
fast
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