Walking in Burgundy

This trip is well-suited to beginners, regular hikers looking for a relaxing experience, and those with a reasonable level of fitness. No previous long-distance hiking experience or technical skills are required, though a basic level of fitness will ensure you enjoy the journey comfortably.

Most days are flat and gentle, with a few short climbs, particularly on Day 3 en route to Nuits-Saint-Georges. We include a free day in Beaune on Day 4 to relax or explore at your own pace.

Before the tour, we recommend hiking regularly and incorporating some hilly terrain into your routine.

The paths are a combination of tarmac country roads, dirt trails and woodland trails. Due to the nature of the vineyards, many of the hikes are exposed to the sun and provide little shade or shelter.

This route is graded easy to moderate. Each tour variant has its own grade, and within any one tour, individual days may vary in difficulty – some might be a bit tougher or easier than the overall rating suggests.

Accommodation on this route ranges from comfortable 3-star hotels and guesthouses to, for those wanting extra comfort, charming 4- and 5-star hotels and boutique guesthouses.

On both trips - in Gevrey-Chambertin, our partner accommodation doesn't have twin rooms available, so two single rooms are booked instead at no additional costs.

All stays are subject to availability, with alternatives of an equal standard offered if needed.

Yes, solo travelers are very welcome. There will be a supplement because some costs, like transfers, aren't shared. Or if you'd like to book a single room, just ask. These are available for a supplement.

Please note that the included wine tours sometimes requires a minimum number of participants, so it may not always be available if you're traveling solo. If that's the case, there are wine tasting options you can arrange directly once you're in Burgundy.

Breakfast is included each morning, except on day 3 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, where your accommodation has self-catering facilities instead.

If you choose the standard/classic Walking in Burgundy tour, dinner is at your own expense.

If you opt for the In Style tour/comfort trip, one dinner is included, at an award-winning gastronomic restaurant in Beaune on day 4, a highlight well worth looking forward to. Dinner might be moved to day 5 or 6 depending on availability. This is usually at Loiseau des Vignes, a Michelin-recommended gem owned by the renowned French chef Bernard Loiseau.

Whichever tour variant you choose, you will be spoiled for choice for dining venues, with options ranging from casual bistros to Michelin-recognized restaurants in towns like Beaune and Dijon.

Packed lunch items are easy to pick up from local supermarkets or a boulangerie along the way.

This tour runs from April to October, and any time within this period is good for hiking. If you travel in late September, you'll catch the grape harvest in action, a great time to be in the vineyards, though it's a busier period with more vehicles on the small country roads than usual.

Summers bring high temperatures, especially around midday, and there's little shade on many of the routes, so it's worth starting early, staying hydrated and packing sun protection. If you'd rather avoid the heat, spring or fall offer a more comfortable experience.

The wine tour in Vosne-Romanée doesn’t run every day of the week. If your tour starts on a Monday, Thursday or Friday, the wine tour isn’t available and a discount will be applied.

On the In Style / Comfort trip, the wine tour is a private guided experience, so it runs on more days. The only start day affected is Friday.

We have arranged a wine tour of the Bernard Rion vineyard. On the wine tour you will visit the vineyards, the winery and its cellar. You will sample a selection of wines grown in the area, including the famous Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru. They also offer local truffle products.

Please refer to your app for meet up times and point.

If you're traveling with children aged 12 to 17, they're welcome to join you on the vineyard visit and wine tour premises, though only guests aged 18 and over can take part in the wine tastings themselves.

Your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg/44lbs per person.

All trails on this route are well waymarked.

Navigation is straightforward using our app which has maps, tracks and daily route info. Simply download the information and tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone. Once on the trail you do not need signal for the app to work and follow your progress.

GETTING TO DIJON

There are several ways to reach Dijon, where your tour starts. You can fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or other Paris Airports and take a train or bus into the city, then a direct TGV from Gare de Lyon to Dijon, which takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. Alternatively, fly to Lyon (LYS) and take a direct train to Dijon, which takes about 2 hours. Check the SNCF website for train schedules and prices.

LEAVING FROM MEURSAULT OR BEAUNE

You either end in Beaune, or on your departure day, we will transfer you from your hotel in Meursault to Beaune train station. From there, take the train back to Dijon (about 30 minutes, with details on the SNCF website). From Dijon, you can take a TGV to many destinations across France and Europe, or continue home using one of the routes above.

You'll need good hiking shoes or boots, comfortable hiking clothes, waterproofs, a daypack, and we recommend hiking poles. A portable charger for your cell phone is essential. On booking, our Trip Info will give you a complete packing list.

On certain days you can shorten the route or skip it entirely by using a taxi or public transport.

We highly recommend that you have travel insurance when you book with Macs Adventure. Your policy should cover medical treatment (including repatriation and emergency evacuation by air ambulance or helicopter), injury, death, third-party liability, and trip cancellation