• Beaujolais Medieval Village Tour (short break)

• 1 April - 31 October (subject to availability)

• From £695
• From €775
• Prices per person based on 2 sharing
• Loyalty scheme reduction applies for returning customers (see terms and conditions)

• 6 days/5 nights: 4 days self guided walking moving between guest houses

• Historic villages made from a warm golden limestone including Oignt classified as one of the prettiest villages in France
• Varied walking through vines, pastures and forests
• Sweeping views across rolling Beaujolais countryside reminiscent of Tuscany
• Lovely B&B's where great food and wine is guaranteed
• Great Beaujolais hospitality where your hosts will reserve you a warm welcome and enjoy giving up their time to make your stay extra special.
• Wine tasting visits

• "(Enjoyed) the hospitality received and good meals! Lovely countryside, quite like Tuscany." P. Stambollouian, UK
• "Your organisation was faultless and your choice of guest houses enabled us to experience some of the local French way of life here. We have been enormously impressed by the quality of the whole experience." J. Campbell, Australia
• "Overwhelmed by the level of hospitality received. We have walked with other companies in France but this was by far the best. A thoroughly enjoyable experience." S Adkins, UK
• Take a look at further testimonials from our customers on this walking holiday

• 5 nights accommodation in several charming guest houses, double or twin rooms with own bathrooms (3 star equivalent). All breakfasts included, all lunches with the exception of arrival and departure days and 4 evening meals

1. Airport and station transfers from Lyon.
2. 5 nights' accommodation.
3. FULL BOARD: All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 evening meals
4. Full walking notes and maps (see more information)
5. Transport of luggage between guest houses
6. Read more information about our independent walking holidays

1. Travel to Lyon, France
   
2. Lunches on the day of arrival and departure
3. Transfers, other than those from Lyon.
   
4. Any excursions or entrance fees
5. Travel insurance

1. Take a look at our 7 night independent tour of the same Beaujolais region
2. Take a look at our other self-guided walking tours in the Beaujolais:
3. Beautiful Beaujolais Trail
4. High Beaujolais Hills
5. Beaujolais Wine Trail: Grand Crus
6. Beaujolais Wine Trail: Chateaux & Medieval Villages
7. Beaujolais & Burgundy Uncovered
8. Lyon's Beautiful Secluded Hills
10. Return to list of self-guided walking holidays

Walking profile

This self-guided or independent walking holiday in France is made up of 4 walks moving between guest houses. The walks average about 16km with limited ascents and descents although some paths can be rough and stoney in places with the odd steeper section. Average daily ascent is 350m. The walking days are reasonably consistent in terms of their grade.

Day 1: Arrival

Welcome, drive to Beaujolais region and settle in to your first guest house.

Day 2: Oingt - Cogny

The first day of your independent walking holiday starts by ascending to Oingt, classed as one of the prettiest villages in France. Here you can explore its narrow alleyways and admire the amazing views of the southern Beaujolais from its promenade. The ridgeline will lead you to the quaint medieval village of Theizé with it's 13th century chateau de Rochebonne and its historic limestone houses centred around a pretty square. After lunch you take a path that contours beneath the higher hills crossing secluded valleys to reach the village of Cogny. 17km, +400m

Day 3: Cogny - Pommiers

Today's walking trail passes through vines and follows an old railway line, crossing aqueducts to reach the beautiful limestone village of Jarnioux with its amazing towered chateau (possibility to visit chateau). Your walking trail then climbs to Pommiers, a great location on a rideline separating the Soane Valley from the Beaujolais. Your guest house is located in a secluded and beautiful spot. 14km, +430m

Day 4: Pommiers - Châtillon d'Azergues

Today's route is a gentle day, as the path gently climbs through vines, pasture and forest to the historic ridge top villages of Marcy, with its ancient telecommunications tower and Charnay, with its narrow streets lined with charming historic properties. From here the walking trails descends to the beautiful fortified village of Châtillon d'Azergues with its historic chateau and chapel. 14 or 17km, +250m

Day 5: Chatillon - Oingt

Your day starts with a visit of Chatillon d'Azrgues, including the 12th century chapel, before a picturesque walk along the banks of the River Azergues to reach the pretty village of Chessy les Mines. Afterwards, climb to the historic village of Bagnols with its impressive chateau, historic dwellings and great views of the Mont Lyonnais. The walking trail then follows a former railway line making for a gentle descent. Opportunity to visit the village of Bois d'Oingt or go direct to your guest house on a vineyard in the small and attractive village of Moire. 14km, +300m

Day 6: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Lyon for onward journey

Please note that the order of the walking days may change depending on guest house availability