A fantastic journey for both gourmets- and wine-connoisseurs, leading you through one of France’s most stunning regions. Burgundy, a very fertile region has provided its farmers, hunters and especially its wine-growers with the best quality produce for over one thousand years. Consequently, Burgundy’s cuisine is one of the best-known in the world and the deep red Burgundy wine a synonym for the finest of wines. The best way to explore this region is on foot, where you will discover pretty little villages, medieval castles and ancient monasteries. During a picknick along the trail including regional culinary treats and a sip of the local wine you can recuperate and live life in the lap of luxury!
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Details about the hiking holiday in Burgundy
Be active and enjoy, what a glorious combination. This wonderful symphony of exercise, culture and enjoyment awaits you on our seven-day hiking holiday in Burgundy. The leisurely daily stages take you from Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, to Meursault, Nolay, Rully/Chassey le Camp and the municipality of Mercurey. The route, which always leads you to beautiful wineries along the way, shows that his hiking tour is made for real wine connoisseurs. You will stay in comfortable accommodations as well as charming boutique hotels.
Hiking and wine bliss: This hiking holiday is all about leisurely hikes and excellent wine enjoyment. On the second day the route leads to the wine village of Pommard. Here the delicious Burgundy wine is waiting to be tasted by you. More tips for hiking holidays for wine lovers at a glance.
Cultural highlights in Burgundy: The picturesque region also has a lot to offer in terms of culture. On this active holiday you have the opportunity to visit Hotel Dieu in Beaune, follow in the footsteps of the Romans in the village of Saint Romain, explore the castle of La Rochepot in the village of the same name, or marvel at Montaigu castle in Mercurey.
Long-distance views as far as the Alps: On the stage from Nolay to Rully, particularly fabulous views over the Saône plain await. In good weather conditions you can even see the Alps in the distance.
Things to know about the hiking holiday in Burgundy
This hiking holiday is assigned our level of hiking ‘Moderate Walking’. The daily stages are planned to take around three to six hours and can be mastered wonderfully with a basic fitness level. Plenty of time is always planned to explore the historical sights and taste the noble grape varieties.
Hiking tip: Due to the good condition of the trail, this hiking holiday in Burgundy can also be booked for a pleasant hiking holiday with a dog.
As soon as you have explored Beaune sufficiently, start your walk towards Meursault. Gently the trail leads into the well-known wine village of Pommard, where you will have the first opportunity to taste some of the delicious Burgundy wine.
Today you come across the picturesque village of Saint Romain. Follow the Roman traces within the ruins of the palace. The church dating back to the 12th century is also worth a visit and the village restaurant offers a first-class lunch.
Leaving the vineyards behind, you walk in the shade of the characteristic oak forest. After that on to La Rochepot village and marvel at La Rochepot palace which is definitely worth a visit. From La Rochepot follow the trail to the ancient market town of Nolay.
This day commences with a gentle ascent across lovely pastures with the well-known Charolais cows grazing. Once at the top you walk downhill to Santenay village accompanied by marvellous views onto the Saône plain and a glance of the Alps in the distance. Onwards past the ‚Canal du Centre’ and through vineyards to Rully/Chassey le Camp.
Today’s first target is Montaigu palace in the South and follow remote trails past vineyards and forests along the ‚Côtes Chalonnaises’. Past the villages Aluze and Nantoux the path leads you into the well-known village of Mercurey.
approx. 4 to 6 hours
17 km
530 m
530 m
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7
Departure or extension
Characteristics of the route
Comfortable walks on well-maintained paths, easily manageable with basic fitness level. Daily tours are designed to combine the sheer pleasure of walking with plenty of chances for sightseeing or having breaks at vineyards on the way.
Category A: You will stay in Beaune in a beautiful 4****-hotel, in Meursault and Nolay in a very charming boutique hotel and in Chassey le Camp in a comfortable 3***-hotel with pool and a beautiful garden (French classifying).
Category B: Beautiful 3***-hotel in Beaune, in the villages Meursault, Nolay and Rully you will stay in beautiful and cozy 2**-hotels (French classifying).
Category A: You will stay in Beaune in a beautiful 4****-hotel, in Meursault and Nolay in a very charming boutique hotel and in Chassey le Camp in a comfortable 3***-hotel with pool and a beautiful garden (French classifying).
Category B: Beautiful 3***-hotel in Beaune, in the villages Meursault, Nolay and Rully you will stay in beautiful and cozy 2**-hotels (French classifying).
Schon die Anreise mit dem Zug (speziell TGV) war schon spannend, es hat alles wunderbar geklappt. Übrigens bevorzugen wir nach Möglichkeit immer die Anreise mit der Bahn. Die Wanderkarten mit einem guten Maßstab lagen im 1. Hotel für uns bereit. Für das Hotel Dieu in Beaune haben wir uns viel Zeit genommen, es ist wirklich zu empfehlen. Das Info-Heftchen sollte mal aktualisiert werden. Das Märchenschloss La Rochepot ist nämlich zu! Sehr zu unserem Leidwesen. Das Schloss in Rully war ebenfalls nicht zu besichtigen. Mit dem Wetter hatten wir Glück, noch wärmer hätte es nicht sein sollen. Das Hotel Athanor in Beaune sollte erst wieder nach der Renovierung angeboten werden. Das Hotel de la Halle in Nolay war unserer Meinung nach das Beste der Wanderwoche.
TanjaHaringanswered:
Liebe Wandergäste, besten Dank für Ihr Feedback zu Ihrer Burgund Reise! Schön, dass Ihnen die Wanderreise gut gefallen hat - danke für Ihren Hinweis zu den Unterkünften und zum Infoheft, wir werden alle Öffnungszeiten noch einmal prüfen, um unseren Wandergästen immer die aktuellsten Informationen vor Ort zur Verfügung stellen zu können. Nochmals herzlichen Dank!
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5 stars
Beate Simon |11.05.2017
Wanderreise Burgund
Die Unterkünfte sind sehr angenehm, das Wanderprogramm war sehr abwechslungsreich, schöne Reise.
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5 stars
Jürgen Baumgärtel |29.05.2016
Wunderschön
Hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht, war sehr abwechslungsreich.