• Beaujolais & Burgundy Uncovered

• 1 April - 31 October

• 5 nights: From £825 / €925 p/p based on 2 sharing
• 7 nights: From £1055 / €1170 p/p based on 2 sharing
• Loyalty scheme reduction applies for returning customers (see terms and conditions)

• 5 or 7 nights; 4 or 6 day's independent walking based at 2 or 3 guest houses

• Wonderful guest houses in historic surroundings perfectly located for a relaxed stay with moderate walking
• A one week holiday which allows you to discover the best of the beautiful limestone regions of Beaujolais and southern Burgundy
• Both regions have beautiful historic villages and medieval chateaux set in pretty rolling countryside providing exceptional views across the vines to the Alps
• Three centres allowing you time to relax and the chance to adapt your walks to the weather

• "We felt that everything on this walk was just as promised. We felt very much at home in both the places we stayed at...such good dinners and at our first family guesthouse the fun of meeting up with other guests of different nationalities. Picnic lunches were good too..and a very interesting wine tasting in Fuisse where we stayed for our second place. I enjoyed every day of the holiday...." L. Floyd, UK. see more

• You will stay in two or three high quality guest houses (3/4 star equivalent) located in historic buildings offering very different styles. One has a swimming pool. All the guest houses off great French cuisine. A great mix of comfort and authenticity.

1. Transfers from Lyon airport or train station, 5 or 7 night's accommodation, all breakfast, 4 or 6 picnic lunches, all evening meals, detailed walking notes and maps, transfers to the start of 2 walks and between the two bases.
2. Read more information about our independent walking & trekking holidays

1. Travel to Lyon in France, lunches on arrival and departure days, wine with meal in second guest house, any excursions or visits, travel insurance

1. Take a look at other walking holidays in the Beaujolais
2. Beautiful Beaujolais Trail
3. High Beaujolais Hills
4. Beaujolais Wine Trail: Grand Crus
5. Beaujolais Wine Trail: Chateaux & Medieval Villages
6. Beaujolais Medieval Village Tour
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Walking Profile

4 or 6 walks based around two or three centres, averaging about 17km with limited ascents and descents, good paths, although some rough and stony sections. Average daily ascent is 350m. This holiday is flexible so that you can walk as much or as little as you wish.

Walking holiday day-by-day

Day 1: Arrival

Transfer from Lyon to southern Beaujolais and welcome at guest house.

Day 2: Ridge-top village of Oingt

Your walk climbs to the Saule d’Oingt for great panoramic views before following a picturesque ridge and then descending to the stunning hill-top village of Oingt, classed as one of the prettiest villages in France. Explore its narrow alleyways lined with honey-coloured buildings, and enjoy its fabulous views across to the Mont Lyonnais. Follow a picturesque ridge before descending to the beautiful village of Theize. Your trail then traverses the hillside through a number of pretty hamlets to return to your guest house. 19km, +360m

Day 3: Chateaux and vines

Set out from your guest house and descend through vines towards the village of Jarnioux. Its beautiful multi-towered castle will come into view before the quaint village nestled in a valley. Opportunity to have a guided visit of the chateau by owner. Next stop is the Chateau de Sou, before climbing to the historic village of Cogny with numerous impressive manors. Next, traverse vine covered slopes with beautiful views before crossing a couple of valleys to return to your guest house. 8-15km, +150m-250m

Day 4: Traverse from Chatillon d'Azergues

You’ll be transferred to the wonderful village of Chatillon d'Azergues with its hilltop chateau and historic chapel. Explore its quaint alleyways before climbing to the ridge top village of Charnay. This well preserved village glows golden from its ochre coloured stones. Great views before you set out to follow the ridge between the Beaujolais and the Saone Valley. You'll finish at your guest house in Pommiers with pool. Another pretty historic village with great views of the Beaujolais hills. 14km or 17km, +350m

Day 5: Historic villages

Transfer to your second base in Fuisse, a wonderful historic village and famous for its Pouilly-Fuisse wines. This circular trail goes via several pretty historic villages on the border between the Beaujolais and Burgundy including Chanes and St Verand with their impressive churches built from a warm limestone. You'll return via the village of Leynes its historic buildings built from a local outcrop of sandstone. 16km, +300m

Day 6: Roche de Solutre

This walk explores the rocky outcrops which characterise this part of the southern Burgundy. Enjoyable walk through Chardonnay vines of the famous Pouilly Fuisse label to the villages of Pouilly and Solutre. Then climb to the summit of Roche de Solutre for spectacular 360 degree views. The site has a rich wildlife and is also an important archaeological site which you can discover in its museum. You can choose to extend the trail via the adjacent summit of Vergisson. 13km or 22km, +320m or +650m

Day 7: Traverse of northern Beaujolais

Transfer and walk along the edge of the vines through beautiful countryside with great views. You'll pass Chateau de la Roche, the pretty villages of Jullie and Chasselas and enjoy panoramic views from Pruzilly. 16km, +330m

Day 8: Departure

Transfer to Lyon after breakfast