• Unspoilt Burgundy:

• Roman tour

• From the beginning of April to the end of October (depending on availability)

• £590 p/p based on 2 sharing

• grade explained

• 8 days: 6 days independent walking between guest houses
• More general information about out independent walking holidays

• The Burgundy ia a region synonymous with fine wine and great food
• Historically rich region with Romanesque churches, medieval villages, chateaux, ancient farmsteads and pre-historic sites
• Visit the remowned site of Cluny with its historic monuments (former site of the largest abbey in Europe)
• Lovely walking through unspoilt picturesque countryside alternating between vines, woodland and intimate valleys
• Beautiful guest houses in historic properties

• Each night you'll be staying in a different guest house; all of which are chambres d'hôte style accommodation. They are 3 star equivilant in quality offering authentic and very comfortable accommodation. They are historic properties that have been lovingly restored where you'll be reserved a warm and generous welcome and enjoy mouth-watering home cooked fresh cuisine.

1. Transfers to and from Lyon (if required), 7 night's accommodation. Full board whilst on trek, (with the exception of 2 evening meals). Full walking notes and maps, transport of luggage between guest houses

1. Travel to Lyon, France. Lunches on arrival and departure days, plus two evening meals. Any excursions and entrance fees. Travel insurance

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Walking profile

The walks on this independent walking holiday average about 15km per day over undulating terrain. Individual ascents and descents are generally no more than 300m at a time. Your days alternate between longer and shorter walks, so as to allow time to recover and take advantage of some of the interesting sites on route. The paths are generally good, although they can be rough and stony in places. The holiday is suitable for the occasional walker (with a minimum of preparation) as well as those who walk more regularly.

Day 1: Arrival

Welcome in Lyon and transfer to guest house in large secluded property in a picturesque valley. Debriefing and first of many gourmet evening meals.

Day 2: St Maurice to Cluny

Your first day's walk leaves the vines behind to climb steadily onto the surrounding wooded ridgline. The walk the descends to the historic town of Cluny. Despite the ascent, the day is reasonably short and will give you an opportunity to relax before or after the walk.

Day 3: Cluny - Mazille

Today you have plenty of time in the morning to visit Cluny one of the most important historic towns of the region. Enjoy looking around the ruins of the Abbey and the historic properties that line the pretty streets. You walk takes a scenic route to Mazille passing through a small intimate landscape of pasture and copses. Pretty villages each with their own Romanesque church are dotted throughout the countryside. In addition, Mazille contains a monks priory.

Day 4: Mazille - Tramayes

Your walk climbs onto a picturesque ridge providing stunning views in all directions. You'll descend breifly to St Point near the Chateau Lamartine before gently ascening a pretty valley to reach Tramayes. This is a wonderful location offering great views out over the timeless agricultural scene.

Day 5: Tramayes - Pouilly-Fuissé

This is your longest days walk, initially crossing two forested ridge lines by their lowest points to emerge on the upper slopes of the Maconnais vines, at the point where they merge with the Beaujolais region to the south. A dense network of valleys means that the views change with each twist and turn in the path. You'll then stay in one of the celebrated local wine regions of the southern Burgundy. Wine tasting

Day 6: Pouilly-Fuissé - Pierreclos

A great days walking through elegant vine covered slopes. Your walking route takes you to the top of the Roche de Soluté, site of pre-historic activities (dating back 35,000 years and favourite walking spot of former president Mitterand). The top and surrounds of this impressive rock, as well as those at Vergisson are covered in limestone specific grassland which is home to a rich flora and fauna. These rocky tops provide amazing views of the surrounding Burgundy countryside.

Day 7: Pierreclos - Igé

The final day's walk has it all and forms a fitting finalé to the week. You'll pass via by vineyards, pretty vilages such as Berzé la ville, chateaux such as Berzé le Chatel, breathtaking ridges and tops and secluded valleys. It is a day which will leave you wanting to come back.

Day 8: Departure

Breakfast and transfer to Lyon.

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