Walking holidays in Burgundy

Burgundy Prestige à Pied Walking Holiday

Rolling vineyards and ancient châteaux

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A luxury holiday staying in prestigious hotels and converted châteaux. Walking is relatively easy to moderate along fairly even earth tracks and quiet lanes with vineyards all around. Undulating hills necessitate some short climbs but with compensating views!

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Guide Price

£1,239

Prices per person (based on two sharing)

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Burgundy Prestige à Pied Walking Holiday

 

Burgundy

Rail Travel (1st Class)

Outward: Depart St Pancras International station, change stations in Paris, arrive Dijon station late afternoon. Hotel is 5 minutes walk from the station.

Return: Hotel is 5 mins walk from Chagny station, change trains in Dijon and change stations in Paris, arrive St Pancras International station late afternoon.

  • Day 1 Arrival Dijon
    • Burgundy is world renowned for its wines and gastronomy, with Dijon as its capital. Your hotel for the evening is the 4-star Hostellerie du Chapeau Rouge, a charming 15th Century residence at the foot of the Romanesque cathedral. Memorable dinner in the Michelin starred restaurant.
  • Day 2 Dijon to Nuits St Georges - 10 miles (16km)
    • Walking begins in Fixin after a transfer, past famous name vineyards including Gevrey-Chambertin. Follow level tracks and rise up onto the hautes cotes for lovely views to reach your hotel. Just outside Nuits St Georges lies La Gentilhommière, a 3-star hotel with outdoor pool.
  • Day 3 Nuits St Georges to Ladoix Serrigny - 10 miles (16km)
    • Detour into the centre of Nuits St Georges this morning, before heading into the vine-clad hills for a relatively easy walk along quiet lanes. Your stay tonight is at Les Paulands or the Ermitage de Corton both with pools and situated at the edge of vineyards at Ladoix Serrigny.
  • Day 4 Ladoix Serrigny to Beaune - 6.5 miles (10.4km)
    • Today starts with an easy walk to the little town of Savigny, then it’s a gentle descent into Beaune. Visit the Hospices de Beaune whose multicoloured roofs house a fascinating museum. We have chosen the Hôtel Le Cep for tonight’s stay. This prestigious hotel has been welcoming travellers for centuries.
  • Day 5 Beaune to Puligny Montrachet - 12 miles (19.2km)
    • Back into the gentle hills and undulating tracks amongst vineyards for a walk which should take no more than 6 hours. Settle into the Hôtel Le Montrachet which offers gourmet menus and an excellent wine cave. Why not sample a local vintage with your meal.
  • Day 6 Puligny Montrachet to Chagny - 8 miles (12.8km)
    • Take the pathways through the vineyards to Remigny, from where you follow a peaceful towpath along the Canal du Centre to Chagny. Lameloise, your luxury hotel awaits, where you can enjoy a final taste of Burgundy in the Michelin gourmet restaurant which boasts three Michelin Stars.
 

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  • Hotel - Hostellerie Chapeau Rouge

    • Situated right in the centre of the historic centre of Dijon, next to the imposing Saint Benigne Cathedral, Le Chapeau Rouge is a beautiful 16th Century Burgundian mansion, and one of the best hotels in town.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Central location for exploring the historic heart of Dijon.
      • Gastronomic restaurant.
      • Warm and friendly staff.
      • 13th Century wine cellar.
       
  • Hotel - La Gentilhommiere - Nuits St G

    • Converted from a 16th century hunting lodge, La Gentilhommiere offers a warm and friendly welcome to this prestigious wine growing region. The comfortable and spacious rooms help ensure a relaxing stay. The hotel is set in grounds of 13 hectares and there is the chance for a game of tennis or on warm days lounge by the pool.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Delightful setting on the edge of famous wine village of Nuits Saint George.
      • Pretty rooms with individual décor and en suite bathrooms.
      • Large pool and tennis court.
      • Wonderful restaurant with interesting menu.
       
  • Hotel - Ermitage De Corton - Ladoix

    • The dozen villages between the Côtes de Beaune and Côtes de Nuit enjoy 'grands crus' status and wonderful surroundings. Located in the heart of this region, the 4 star Ermitage de Corton is a wonderful base.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Gourmet restaurant seating 35 people.
      • Lunchtime Bistrot on weekdays.
      • Exceptional wine cellar.
      • Comfortable bar.
      • 12 rooms and suites.
      • Contemporary and traditional atmosphere.
      • Views over the vineyard or park.
      • Swimming pool.
      • Panoramic terrace.
      • Air-conditioned rooms.
      • Flat Screen Satellite Television.

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  • Hotel - Le Cep - Beaune

    • Situated right at the heart of the historic centre of Beaune, the beautiful 4* Le Cep hotel combines 16th Century charm with 21st Century comfort and facilities. This is an excellent base from which to explore the numerous Burgundy vineyards, as well as explore the fascinating city of Beaune itself.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World Group.
      • Sumptuous breakfast buffet in atmospheric breakfast room.
      • Luxurious bathrooms.
      • Two interior courtyards which are classified as historical monuments.
       
  • Hotel - Le Montrachet

    • Its name alone evokes the great wines of Burgundy. This underlines the extent to which this hotel has been inspired by epicurean tendencies!

      Hotel Facilities

      • Excellent restaurant.
      • Very good wine cellar.
      • Quiet, comfortable rooms.
      • All bedrooms with ensuite facilities.
       
  • Hotel - Lameloise - Chagny

    • Enjoy the finest cuisine at this elegant XVe century house, situated in the picturesque square of Chagny.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Colour Television.
      • Comfortable rooms.
      • Air conditioned rooms.
      • Mini bar.
      • Parking.
      • Dogs allowed.

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Burgundy Prestige à Pied Prices & Book

Own Travel

£1239 Prices per person (based on two sharing)

Rail Inclusive (1st Class)

£1569 Prices per person (based on two sharing)

Ferry Inclusive (Club Class)

£1295 Prices per person (based on two sharing)

 

High season (16 July - 5 September) add £40. Starting days: Not Sunday or Monday.

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