• Lyon's Beautiful Secluded Hills

• Everyday from start of April to end of October

• From £1040
• From €1150

• From £795
• From €890
• Loyalty scheme reduction applies for returning customers (see terms and conditions)

• single supplement on request
• Extra Night at Riverie HB £85/€95

• 7 night holiday
• 5 night holiday

• 7 or 5 nights, 6 or 4 days self-guided walking moving between guest houses

• Quiet and undiscovered trails a short distance from the Gastronomic capital of France
• Beautiful and secluded hills dotted with sturdy farms and picturesque villages built from granite
• Far reaching panoramic views
• A variety of guest houses with great character and hospitality

• Beautiful scenery, wonderful food and kindness & generosity of all our hosts." A. Leete, UK
• "Very French and very much off the British tourist track. We were made to feel very welcome. This walking holiday stands out for us because of the varied and wonderful accommodation, the friendliness of the owners, the all inclusive price and the clear walking notes." H. Lucas, UK
• "The accommodation was a highlight - the owners at each of the chambre d'hotes were absolutely delightful and made us very welcome. We have done other High Point walks and once again we were not disappointed!" Fraser & Anderson, UK See more testimonials from the Beaujolais region

• 7 or 5 nights at a range of delightful small B&B style guest houses where you'll receive a genuinely warm welcome. Very comfortable with ensuite rooms. Great local cuisine and wine. Full board.
• At some overnight stops there are no alternative guest houses available, so please book early to avoid disappointment, if you have a specific date in mind

1. Airport and station transfers from Lyon.
2. 5 or 7 nights' accommodation.
3. FULL BOARD: All breakfasts, lunches and evening meals included.
4. Detailed walking notes and maps with information about the sites you'll be passing through (see more information)
5. Transport of luggage between guest houses

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 other self-guided walking tours in the Beaujolais:
2. Medieval Village Tour
3. High Beaujolais Hills
4. Beaujolais Wine Trail: Grand Cru
5. Beaujolais Wine Trail: Chateaux & Medieval Villages
6. Beaujolais & Burgundy Uncovered
7. Beautiful Beaujolais Trail

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Walking Profile

On this self-guided walking holiday there are different walking trail options on some of the days meaning that you can vary the difficulty. On the 7 night version of the walking holiday the average length of walk is 17km with 550m of ascent. Maximum distance in any one day is 22km and 700m of ascent. The 5 night version is easier as it does not incude one of the harder days and only has only 4 days walking. Average walk on this version includes 16km and 500m of ascent. Maximum ascent in the day on the 5 night version is 600m. Hills are generally moderate in steepness. Good paths, tracks & small lanes. The paths are on granite rocks and can be stony in places.

Walking days

Day 1: Welcome

Welcome and pick up from Lyon and transfer to first guest house in Mont Lyonnais with great panoramic views.

Day 2: Sain Bel - Forgeux

A delightful walk between two wonderful guest houses. Climb through pasture and orchards onto the Lyonnais hills. A chance to summit Mont Popey overlooking the Turdine Valley before a choice of two trails, one via the village of St Romain de Popey. The other one goes via a great ridge walk and then descends to St Forgeux. Your accommodation is in a secluded valley. 17km, +600m

Day 3: Forgeux - Villecheneve

A remote and more wooded walk as you approach the highest summits between the Beaujolais and the Loire Valley. Rustic sturdy farms are scattered across the landscape as you spend most of the day above 700m with quiet trails and fantastic rural views. Your accommodation is in a lovely old farm built from granite. 12km or 16km, +500m or +630m

Day 4: Villecheneve - Brullioles

Continue south on the GR7 through lush green rolling hills to reach the historic hill-top village of Montrottier. Traverse across the slopes of Mont Pothu and descend to your hotel in the village of Brullioles. Great views across the Mont Lyonais. 17km, +380m

The 4 day circular trail heads back towards Sain Bel the next day. The 6-day walk continues to traverse south.

Day 5 (short break holiday): Brullioles - Courzieu

Continue south on the GR7 passing through the Brevenne Valley. After, climb through cherry orchards,which is a hive of activity in early June, to bring you back into the hills covered in pasture with magnificent views. Follow a picturesque ridge with great views until you descend to the pretty village of Courzieu. Short transfer to your guest house. 16km, +430m

The short break walking holiday finishes after breakfast the next day.

Day 5: (6-day traverse) Brullioles - Yzeron

Continue south on the GR7 passing through the Brevenne Valley. After, climb through cherry orchards to bring you back into the hills covered in pasture with magnificent views. You’ll then reach the small village of Yzeron perched on the edge of the hills which plunge towards Lyon. 15km, +680m

Day 6: Yzeron - Riverie

From Yzeron your trail traverses around the valleys with views out across the hills towards Lyon and the Alps. Then climb to join the GR7 and reach the historic site of Rochefort. A short walk then takes you to the large village of St Martin en Haut. The hills become more gentle as you climb to almost 1000m on the edge of the Lyonnais Hills where pasture and fields give way to steeper wooded slopes. Below these, the fruit orchards spread out towards the Rhone Valley. Your day finishes in the pretty hill-top village of Riverie and your beautiful guest house. 22km, +610m

Day 7: Tour from Riverie

A beautiful walk from Riverie with great views of the south towards Mont Pilat. After reaching Ste Catherine you’ll climb up onto the edge of the plateau. By staying close to the edge you’ll have great views before turning north to reach an isolated chapel. You’ll then follow an easy trail traversing the valley slopes with typical views across the Mont Lyonnais. Return via part of an old railway line 15km, +350m

Day 8: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Lyon for onward journey.