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Itinerary:
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1: Arrive Beaune.
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Day 2: Morning to sightsee in Beaune and an afternoon to walk
to Meursault. The village of Meursault is 10kms southwest of Beaune in
the middle of the vineyards. The virtually flat walk is easily done in
4 hours including a stop over at the café in the famous village of
Pommard. Here, we will also suggest a top wine tasting opportunity. We
have designed this short first day in order to have time to visit at
least the Hospices de Beaune and perhaps have an early lunch in Beaune
before setting off to Meursault.
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Day 3: A circular walk from Meursault. The standard walk from
here is a 14 kms loop to the beautiful village of Saint Romain. The
ruins of the chateau include Roman foundations and the XII century
church was an old ‘prieuré’ or small monastery. The restaurant in
the village provides the best lunch break. There is approx. 220m of
ascent and descent during the day but nothing too steep or demanding;
there is plenty of time to take the walking at a gentle pace.
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4: Meursault to Nolay. Today leave the vineyards and after a
steady climb of 140m, we will meet the GR76 and walk in the shade of
the typical oak forest of Burgundy. Coming out of the woods, see the
village of La Rochepot with the stunning château of the same name.
There is a good local restaurant in the village and the visit of the
chateau is well worthwhile. From La Rochepot, follow the GR7 before
descending to the old market town of Nolay. 16kms of walking with 380m
of ascent and 300m of descent.
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5: Please note that there is a change of itinerary for trips
starting on Fridays and Saturdays.
For trips starting any day except Friday and Saturday; Nolay to Rully.
During the first 6kms, we will gradually ascend 200m through lovely
pastures shared with the Charolais cows, (of which Burgundy is very
proud). Once on top of the ridge and before going down to the village
of Santenay, there are wide reaching views of the Saone plain with the
Alps in the distance. We then follow the GR7, walk across the Canal du
Centre, walk up and down the Hermitage Mountain before descending
through the vineyards of Rully. 18kms. 500m ascent and 580m descent.
For trips starting on Friday or Saturday; Nolay to Chassey le Camp.
During the first 6kms, we will gradually ascend 200m through lovely
pastures shared with the Charolais cows, (of which Burgundy is very
proud). Once on top of the ridge and before going down to the village
of Santenay, there are wide reaching views of the Saone plain with the
Alps in the distance. We then follow the GR7, walk across the Canal du
Centre and walk up to Chassey le Camp. 17kms. 500m ascent and 480m
descent.
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Day 6: Today, our target is the well-known village of Mercurey
and the ancient chateau of Montaigu to the south. We will follow an
undulating route between vineyards and woods along the côtes
Chalonnaises. On the way back we will use the GR7 through the villages
of Aluze and Nantoux. Approx. 18kms in total with 500m of ascent and
descent.
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Day 7: A long day northwards back to Beaune across undulating
ground. We will cross the Canal du Centre at the village of Remigny
and walk through the famous vineyards of Chassagne and Puligny
Montrachet. We will walk on through the village of Volnay on the way
back to Pommard. From here you can either retrace the route from day 2
for 4km back into Beaune or call for a taxi (not included). The full
route is approx. 24kms with 500m of ascent and descent.
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Day 8: Depart Beaune.
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