Walking in Burgundy
- Relaxed walking along ‘Chemin des Grand Crus’ through Burgundy’s vineyards
- Sample world-famous wines such as Pinot Noir reds and Aligoté whites
- Explore the medieval cities of Dijon and Beaune
- Enjoy local delicacies like classic beef bourguignon
- Visit historic Châteaux and atmospheric wine caves en route
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive DijonDijon is easily accessible being on the TGV train line from Paris (journey time approx. 1 hour 40 mins). Although most well known for its mustard of the same name, Dijon is an attractive city definitely worth a visit. Explore the historic medieval centre which was given UNESCO world heritage status in 2015.
Located in the heart of historical Dijon, this exquisite guesthouse has retained the atmosphere and décor of its 18th century roots. Within easy reach of all the major sights, this property has been run by the Mischler family for the past 20 years. Check in: between 17:00 and 21:00.
Located in the heart of historic Dijon, just a stone’s throw away from the Notre Dame church. Rooms are modern and comfortable and the friendly staff here are on hand to offer advice about the surrounding attractions and area.
Start the day with a transfer out of the suburbs of Dijon (10 mins), to the heart of the vineyards. Follow quiet vineyard trails to the village of Couchey and then onto Fixin, a hamlet with a picturesque church, fabulous restaurant and wine tasting ‘cave’. Leaving Fixin, you have the option to take a detour through the woodland of ‘Parc de Nosoit’. Continue through vineyards to reach Gevrey-Chambertin, a small town bursting with wine-tasting opportunities.
A 4-star hotel is ideally-situated in the heart of the renowned wine-growing locality of Gevrey-Chambertin in the Côte de Nuits region. Most roosm offer views to the vineyards or gardens. The hoel also has a wine bar, the ideal location to relax after a day exploring.
A steep but short ascent takes you out of Gevrey and back on the trail. You soon come to Chambolle-Musigny, a hamlet with a few wine shops. Next you'll come across the 16th century Château du Clos de Vougeot. It no longer produces wine, but it is still an important monument to the history of winemaking in the region and will appeal to history, architecture and wine lovers alike.
We will arrange a guided wine tour of the Bernard Rion vineyard followed by a visit to the winery and its cellar. You will sample a selection of 5 wines grown in the area, including the famous Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Continue along vineyard roads after your wine tour to Nuits-Saint-Georges, tonight's overnight.
A lovely modern 4* hotel/self-catering apartment with front desk service.
Each apartment has a fully equipped, open-plan kitchen, complete with a dishwasher and an oven. There is a lounge area with a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Each apartment also includes an induction loop and an alarm for the hearing impaired.
A transfer is included this morning to shorten an otherwise very long day. Continue through the vineyards of the Côte de Beaune. You may even see the viticulteurs hard at work pruning the vines in preparation for harvest time in late September. Soon you will arrive at Aloxe-Corton, a beautiful village with its own appellation dorigine contrôlée (AOC) which produces both red and white wines. Why not visit the Château de Corton-André with its exquisite varnished roof tiles, for a guided tasting (payable locally).
This former wine merchant’s house is a 5-minute walk to the Hotel Dieu. Easy to reach on foot, the hotel has a quiet courtyard and excellent breakfast to set you up for a day of walking or exploring. Breakfast is served from 07:30 to 11:00am each morning and reception is open until 22:30 – if you plan to arrive later than this please call the hotel and let them know.
A very warm welcome awaits you at this fabulous guesthouse located in the heart of Beaune. Relax in the large garden at the end of the day or let off some steam in the on-site hammam.
Located in the medieval centre of Beaune, this hotel is a former 17th century private mansion with a lovely interior courtyard where breakfast will be served in good weather. A stone’s throw from Beaune’s main attractions like the Hôtel de Dieu.
Enjoy a free day to explore the walled town of Beaune. Visit the famous Hotel-Dieu, a former hospital from the medieval period with the most stunning tarnished roof tiles. It now houses a fine arts museum and is Burgundy’s premier attraction. Why not partake in a wine tasting in an ancient cave, simply relax in your hotel, or hop from café to café and watch the world go by.
This former wine merchant’s house is a 5-minute walk to the Hotel Dieu. Easy to reach on foot, the hotel has a quiet courtyard and excellent breakfast to set you up for a day of walking or exploring. Breakfast is served from 07:30 to 11:00am each morning and reception is open until 22:30 – if you plan to arrive later than this please call the hotel and let them know.
Located in the medieval centre of Beaune, this hotel is a former 17th century private mansion with a lovely interior courtyard where breakfast will be served in good weather. A stone’s throw from Beaune’s main attractions like the Hôtel de Dieu.
A very warm welcome awaits you at this fabulous guesthouse located in the heart of Beaune. Relax in the large garden at the end of the day or let off some steam in the on-site hammam.
Escape the hustle and bustle of Beaune almost immediately and youll soon find yourself amongst the vineyards again. Pass the town of Pommard, well-known for its rich red wines, there are plenty of opportunities to test them out.A short ascent takes you out of Pommard and back on the trail. Arrive in Meursault and enjoy a drink in the town square before checking into the luxurious Chateau de Citeaux, a short walk from the centre of Meursault, and set in stunning grounds.
Hotel Le Globe has been completely renovated. All the bedrooms have their own specificities and you can enjoy the view over the vineyards, the village or the courtyard. The Hotel also has a restaurant and a library lounge.
Les Hauts de Meursault is situated on the hills overlooking Meursault, where you will enjoy a calm and peaceful stay. The city centre is only a five minute walk away. The hotel also has a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a café.
Maison Tassigny is a new guest house situated in the heart of Meursault. The old stone house from the 17th century has been recently restored to bring back it's old charm, with stone and wooden floors It features a garden, perfect for you to relax at the end of the day.
After breakfast we have included a taxi transfer to take you back to Beaune (20 mins), from where you can easily catch a train back to Dijon (30 mins) for your onward travel.
This trip has a carbon score of 2kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 2kg is equivalent to 3 pints of local ale in the pub. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.
Other Information
Is it for me?This tour in France’s Burgundy region is perfect is you want to sample delicious food and wine, while walking at a relaxed pace. The walking is easy-going with ample opportunity to stop for wine tastings along the way. You will be walking on a mixture of paved/unpaved quiet country roads and woodland trails. Stay in a mix of 3* standard hotels and guesthouses. A free day in Beaune allows plenty of time for discovery or relaxing.
Slower Adventures | Where walking and cycling meet easy-going exploring, our Slower Adventures are the perfect combination. Most days are filled with picturesque journeys with some free time to dive into the destination and experience the people, local food and culture as you go.
Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&Bs, inns, and guesthouses.
Solo Travellers, Families with Teens
The minimum age for this tour is: 12 Years
This trip is graded ‘easy’ with average daily distance being 12km. The walking is mostly flat, and two rest days are included. While there are a few hills, these are short and nothing too strenuous. The trails are a combination of tarmac country roads, dirt trails and woodland trails. This tour is suitable for walkers with reasonnable physical fitness.
Stay 5 nights in 3* standard hotels and guesthouses and 1 night in a 4* hotel. Below is an example of the accommodation we use on this trip. All accommodation is subject to availability and therefore alternatives of an equal standard may be offered.
Single Rooms & Solo Walkers
If you require single rooms we would be happy to book this for you (supplements apply). We also welcome solo walkers on this tour, however please note that the wine tasting is not always available for solos (as it requires other participants) in which case we would not include it. There are wine tasting options that you can arranged directly while in Burgundy (usually joining group visits)
Meals
Breakfasts are included each day, except for day 4 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, where your accommdation has self-catering facilities.
Dinner can be purchased in each town with several options being available in each town- you will be spoilt for choice! Beaune is home to award winning restaurants and Dijon has several Michelin star or Michelin recommended establishments - so why not treat yourself to the ultimate gastronomic experience?
Packed lunch items can be bought locally from supermarkets or the local boulangerie.
All trails are way-marked, and together with access to our GPS-following app, maps and route notes you will have no problem finding your way.
- 3 Nights accommodation in 3* hotels, 3 nights in comfortable guesthouses
- 5 Breakfasts
- Luggage transfers
- Transfers as per the itinerary
- Detailed information pack, route notes and maps
- GPX tracks and access to our GPS navigation app
- 24/7 telephone support from our UK office
- Wine Tour at Bernard Rion vineyard
- Travel insurance (required)
- Travel to Dijon
- Travel from Beaune
- Lunches
- Dinners
- Breakfast on Day 4
- Personal equipment
- Drinks and snacks
- Additional nights before, during and after the walk
This tour is available from mid-May to mid-October. Any time within this period is ideal for walking. The grape harvest tends to take place the last week of September (variable) so please note that the vineyards will be busy during this time, with a lot of activity going on. This is an interesting time to be in the area, but be aware that there will be more vehicles on the small country roads than normal.
In the height of summer, temperatures can be very high (especially in the midday sun). There are not many sheltered sections on the walks, which means you might walk for extending periods of time in the sun. Starting the days early, having the right equipment and plenty of water is essential. If you know that hot temperatures are not for you, we recommend you avoid the summer months and travel in Spring or Autumn.
This tour can only start on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. This is due to the wine tasting only being possible on certain days of the week.
Fly: into Paris Charles de Gaulle, Orly or Beauvais airports. Take a train or bus from the airport to the city centre and from the centre (Gare de Lyon) take a direct TGV train to Dijon (approx. 1 hour 40 mins). Train times and details can be found at www.sncf.com.
You could also fly into Lyon or Geneva and take the train from there (3 hours/3 hours 30 mins)
Train: Eurostar from London St-Pancras International to Paris (Gard du Nord). Change here and travel to Paris Gare de Lyon (by RER) From Gare de Lyon, take a direct TGV train to Dijon Ville (approx. 1 hour 40 mins). The total journey time is approx. 5 hours and the whole trip can be booked at www.eurostar.com.Drive: From Folkestone, take the Eurotunnel shuttle to Calais, and continue driving from here. From Calais, it is about a 5 hour drive to Dijon. Booking and more info can be found at www.eurotunnel.com
Drive and Ferry: Drive to Dover and take the ferry to Calais (approx. 1 hour 15 mins crossing). Then drive onto Dijon (approx. 5 hours drive). Ferry info and booking can be found at www.poferries.com
On day 7, you will be transferred from your hotel in Meursault to Beaune train station. From here you can take a train back to Dijon (approx. 30 mins). Train details can be found at www.voyages-sncf.com. From Dijon you can take a TGV train to many locations in France and Europe, or continue home via one of the methods mentioned in the ‘Getting to’ section.
Your bags will be transferred from your accommodation as per your itinerary and moved onto your next overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person.
Wine Tour
We will arrange a guided wine tour of the Bernard Rion vineyard followed by a visit to the winery and its cellar. You will sample a selection of 5 wines grown in the area, including the famous Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru.
It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.
We suggest you book as soon as your plans are finalised as the Burgundy area is extremely popular during the Summer.
This trip is graded ‘easy—moderate’ with average daily distance being 14km. The walking is mostly flat, and two rest days are included. While there are a few hills, these are short and nothing too strenuous. The trails are a combination of tarmac country roads, dirt trails and woodland trails. This tour is suitable for walkers with good physical fitness.
Your bags will be transferred from your accommodation as per your itinerary and moved onto your next overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person.
Your detailed information pack will be sent to you after you book. This has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes and a day pack.
This tour is available from mid-May to mid-October. Any time within this period is ideal for walking. The grape harvest tends to take place the last week of September (variable) so please note that the vineyards will be busy during this time, with a lot of activity going on. This is an interesting time to be in the area, but be aware that there will be more vehicles on the small country roads than normal.
You can use public transport or a local taxi to continue to your next overnight stop.
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