ITINERARY | HIGHLIGHTS | WEATHER | ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFO Burgundy 2010
Beaune to Cluny - A Wine Pilgrimage
5 Nights - 4 days self-guided walking
This route, as well as covering parts of both northern and southern Burgundy, coincides with what was known as 'German Way of St. James' or the 'Hungarian Way of St. James' to Santiago de Compostela. Apart from the many historical associations, this is of course a wonderful wine route - walking from village to village, following hillside paths that cross the famous wine 'crus' of the “Côte de Beaune” and the “Côte Chalonnaise”, including Pommard and Chassagne-Montrachet, and enjoying beautiful scenery traced with stone walls. A highlight is completing the journey at one of the great places of pilgrimage - Cluny.
PRICE
- £510 per person based on two people sharing
- Single supplement: £130
INCLUDED 5 Overnight stays on half board (room, dinner and breakfast) in 2* hotels
Personal welcome on your first day
Daily luggage transfer to your next hotel
Route notes, maps and tourist information
Assistance in case of any problems.
NOT INCLUDED
Outward or return transport, lunches, drinks with meals
DEPARTURE DATES March to mid November (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays)
To book email:
walking@star.co.uk T: (44)
(0)1242 254353
Day 1 - Welcome. Arrive at your hotel in Beaune, known as the capital of wine. You will be met here and everything you need for your holiday will be handed over. Places to visit: the “Chapelle Saint Jacques”, the “Commanderie du Temple” and the “Hospices”.
Day 2 - Beaune - Chagny 18 km/11.25 miles
Your first walking day will take you across the vine-clad hills of the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and through villages from Volnay to Meursault where you will find the remains of an ancient castle. Finish at Chagny, with its Xvth. Century observation tower and fine architecture.
Day 3 - Chagny – Givry 19 km/11.9 miles
Continue through vineyards via Rully and a Gallo-Roman camp, known as the “Camp de César” and the charming village of Mercurey and its ramparts. Pass ancient crosses, old communal wash houses and vintnerhouses, to arrive in Givry.
Day 4 - Givry – Saint Gengoux le National 17km/10.6 miles
This route along the “Voie Verte” will bring forest scenery and country villages with “cadoles” (small stone huts built by vine growers) … once you get to Saint Gengoux le National you will be able to visit its Romanesque Church, its ramparts, its gargoyles and its belfry.
Day 5 - Saint Gengoux le National - Cluny 23km/14.4 miles
The countryside is hillier in the area. Worthwhile visiting the Cormatin and the great place of pilgrimage of Taizé. You will end your walk in Cluny, the spiritual centre of Europe in the Middle Ages, with a huge influence on religion, intellect, art and politics. Places to see include the Abbey, the fortification remains, the “Haras National”(Stud farm).
Day 6 - Depart after breakfast.
DIFFICULTY OF WALK
Stages of up to 14 miles. Rolling hills, nothing challenging.
Number of participants: minimum of 2
When: 1st March - 15th November (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays)
BACK TO TOP Gentle unspoilt countryside. Opportunities to taste some of the world's finest wines.
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ACCOMMODATION
Hotels (**) and guest-houses or comfortable chambres d'hote with private bathrooms. Typical examples as follows (according to availability):
http://www.hotel-remparts-beaune.com/http://www.hotel-grillon.fr/http://www.moulinmadame.com/GETTING THERE
PLANE: Nearest airport is Lyon (or Paris) - many direct flights from UK.
TRAIN: TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon or from Dijon - see http://www.voyages-sncf.com/leisure/fr/launch/home/)
WHAT TO TAKE:
Comfortable, well aerated clothes in keeping with the season. Always bring a pullover, good walking boots (already worn-in) and several pairs of cotton or wool socks. For your daily needs, you are advised to have a plastic bag to line your day-pack (to protect the contents from rain), rainwear, a sun-hat, sun glasses, sunblock, a water bottle, plastic picnic boxes (for transporting your lunches), first-aid kit , camera and film, torch/flashlight.
INSURANCE
We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for any reason.
To book, contact
worldwalks at:
email:
walking@star.co.uk T: (44) (0)1242 254353