Burgundy: Chardonnay Wine Trail . This wine trail self-guided walking holiday traverses the southern Burgundy , through the heart of the Chardonnay wine growing region.
Accommodation & Meals
Each night you’ll be staying in a different guest house; most of which are chambres d’hôte style accommodation. They are 3 or 4 star equivalent 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. You have the opportunity to book extra nights at your beautiful final guest house in Fuissé
When to Travel
Our self-guided walking holiday in the Burgundy is available from the beginning of April to the end of October. From April to October the Burgundy is generally warm, although it can be hot during the months of July and August. However, relative humidity is often low (except during unstable thundery weather.) Ideal walking temperatures (ie late teens to the low twenties centigrade) are generally experienced from late April to early June and from mid September to mid October. Rainfall becomes more and more sporadic and linked to thunderstorms as you move from spring to summer, and this continues into the Autumn. On average there is rain on one in every three days, but this is often for relatively short periods. Autumn is often characterised by warm sunny days. Sunshine totals are characteristic of its position in France and the sun’s strength means that you must protect yourself against the sun even on overcast days.
Other things to consider are the fact that the leaves are often not the trees or the vines until at least mid April. The grape picking season is often during the first couple of weeks of September and this provides added activity to the countryside. In October the Burgundy takes on a different character with autumn colours.
Navigation, Walking Notes & Maps
Most of this walking holiday follows local trails waymarked in yellow. There are also a number of other waymarkings including red and white markings of the GR76 which you’ll occasionaly There is a fairly dense network of signposts with place names and directions in the Burgundy. The walking follows clear paths, tracks and minor roads for its entire duration. Our walking notes are very detailed (more information here) and include intermediate distances for sections of the trail. They also include information about the sites which can be explored along the route.
Extra Nights
It is possible to add an additional night at Source des Fees in Fuisse in the southern Burgundy where there is a lovely garden to relax and a pretty village to explore. From here we will provide you with an additional walk to explore the nearby villages of Leynes and Chasselas. If you would like a rest day during the walk we would recommend an additional night at Relais de Scisse in St Gengoux de Scisse. More information on these two guest houses can be found in the section about accommodation by clicking on the relevant tab.
City Breaks
The nearby city of Lyon is a great destination for a city break and can be easily combined with this walking holiday, as you’ll be picked up and dropped off in the city. Lyon, France’s second city and gastronomic capital, is a lively historic city ideal for those in search of lots to see and do. Classed as a world heritage site, Lyon has it all; roman amphitheatres, medieval streets, renaissance architecture and modern art. See more of our page dedicated to Lyon. We can book a city break for you and provide you with all the information you need for a great stay.
Please consult us for a price on any of the above options.
Combining walking holidays
This wine trail walking holiday can be combined easily with any of our walking holidays elsewhere in the Beaujolais and Burgundy, which all have transfers to and from Lyon. Specifically you can continue south from Fuisse through the Grand Crus red wines area of the northern Beaujolais on our Beaujolais Wine Trail.
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If you want to learn more about the region’s culture through tailor-made activities and visits, check out those trips that include a few days in the Burgundy region. Contact us to add them to your hike.
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