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Walking from Burgundy to Provence wine trails
    • France - Burgundy
    • 8 days
    • Walking
    • Self-guided
      • From March to November
    • 2 - 10 travellers
      • Simple
      • Comfort
      • Charming
      • Trip code : E1103
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About the Walking from Burgundy to Provence wine trails trip

An exclusive easy walking tour combining two of the most famous wine regions in France ! Treat yourself to a rail & hike combo linking Burgundy & Provence. From Dijon, only a 1h30 train ride from Paris, you follow gentle trails on the "Grand Crus" wine trails  along the sunny slopes of the golden coast “Côte d’Or”, blanketed by the prestigious hillside villages and vineyards  of “Côte de Nuits” and “Côte de Beaune”.

Then you travel comfortably by train to Avignon and discover the south of France’s most prestigious wine village : Chateauneuf du Pape. Here, grapes have been grown for 850 years. The best way to discover these vineyards is by foot, strolling between the gnarled vines from one estate to the next, run by the same families for generations. You walk in the heart of the Côtes-du-Rhône wine region, in the hills above Gigondas also renowned for its red wine – where the vines sit high above the Rhône Valley with breathtaking views !
And for the cherry on the cake: you finish your trip in Vaison la Romaine, France’s largest Roman archaeological site, also famous for its Tuesday morning market.

Highlights of the trip

  • In one week, discover some of the most famous French wine regions : Burgundy & Provence ! 
  • 3 nights in Burgundy & 4 nights in Provence
  • Walk through the famed grapes of Côtes de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Châteauneuf-du-Pape & Côtes-du-Rhône
  • Walk through the prestigious vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape & the majestic ciseled crests of the Dentelles de Montmirail
  • Explore some of the most famous wine-making villages in each region : Nuits Saint Georges, Beaune, Gigondas
  • Visit the capital of Burgundy’s wine industry Beaune & Avignon, a UNESCO heritage site
  • Savour each regions’ mouthwatering fine wine & cuisine
  • The medieval town of Vaison la Romaine: France’s largest Roman archaeological site & great Tuesday morning market 

    Go Private or go guided ! Customize your holidays with a local specialist here 

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Walking from Burgundy to Provence wine trails - Day by Day 

Day 1 - Arrival in Dijon : the capital of the Ducs of Burgundy

  • walking holiday in Burgundy FranceArrival on your own in Dijon. Walk through the cobbled streets of the historic centre, visit the Dukes Palace, the Museum of Fine Art and the Notre-Dame church featuring a Black Madonna statue.
  • Night in Dijon.

  • Access :
    . From Paris : high speed train ( 1h30)

     

Day 2 - Walking to the famous "Nuits Saint Georges" village

  • self-guided walking holiday france in Burgundy in th efamous chateau clos vougeot wine estateGevrey Chambertin > Chateau Clos Vougeot > Nuits Saint Georges
    4h -  13km - Ascent: 240m / Descent:280m
  • After breakfast, a short 30 min transfer to Gevrey-Chambertin where you start your walk through the heart of the Burgundy vineyards on quiet farming tracks and paths. You visit the charming towns of Chambolle-Musigny and Morey St. Denis before arriving at the prestigious 16th century Chateau Clos de Vougeot. You can visit the Chateau and also book (in advance) a wine tasting-lunch (not included). Your next stop is Vosne Romanée where some of the region's most celebrated wines are produced entirely from the Pinot noir grape.
  • Night in Nuits Saint Georges
  • MEALS included : Breakfast

  • We recommend : 
    . Book in advance a wine tasting lunch in the Chateau Clos de Vougeot - available from Tuesday to Sunday -  Contact us 
    . Optional wine tour in Nuits S Georges -  Contact us 

Day 3 - On the way to Beaune : the capital of Burgundy wine

  • Fussey > Beaune - 4h - 13 km - Ascent: 135m / Descent: 390m self-guided hiking holiday Burgundy + hiking in Burgundy France
  • After breakfast,  a short 15 min transfer takes you to Fussey to start your hike to Beaune. You are soon in the countryside walking through oak forests on peaceful paths leading to an authentic winegrowing village:  Savigny-les-Beaune, a rarity in the "Côte de Beaune", as this village produces "Crémant de Bourgogne" a festive wine. From the church of Saint-Cassien and its splendid listed Romanesque bell tower, to the formal garden of the Chandon de Briailles Manor House, the village has some wonderful gems in store for you. You then continue to Beaune, the capital of Burgundy’s wine industry
  • Night in Beaune
  • MEALS included : Breakfast

  • Market in Beaune on Saturday morning 

  • We recommend : 
    . Stay an extra night in Beaune and have an extra hike to Meursault ! 

Day 4 - Train from Burgundy to Avignon

self guided walking holiday in Avignon provence france

  • Today you can visit Beaune and then travel in the afternoon to Avignon. (Train not included)
  • If you are in Beaune on a Saturday, then you should not miss the morning market, the best place to taste local produce, bite into a piece of fruity Cîteaux cheese produced by the monks, a tasty Delice de Pommard or a creamy Brillat Savarin, try the marbled ham, smell the truffle and taste gingerbread flavoured with honey. Don’t miss a visit to the imposing mansion of the Dukes of Burgundy, the basilica of Notre Dame and the most famous of all the sights in Beaune: the steep pitched patterned roofs of the Hotel Dieu an ancient hospital now featuring a fine arts museum.
  • Catch a train to Provence and arrive in Avignon. Stroll through the cobbled streets of this beautiful medieval Pope's city, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Night in Avignon.
  • MEALS included : Breakfast

Day 5 - Loop walk in Chateauneuf du pape

  • best wine trails of provence Morning transfer to Châteauneuf du Pape (30 mn). 
    Literally “New castle of the Pope”, this village was chosen as the summer residence of the Popes of Avignon, complete with a castle built atop the hill, today only a set of ruins remain from which the views extend far out to the horizon. It was the popes who brought the vines here in the 14th century, making wines that have been famous for centuries.

    Today you have the choice of the following loop hikes below:
  • IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE :
    . The Vaudieu & Nalys & Solitude wineries are closed on Sunday (as most of the wine estate)
    . The Mont Redon winerie is open on Sunday for tasting (the cellar visit is however not possible on Sunday)
    . Optional half day/full day wine tour with supplement (not possible on Saturday’s, Sunday’s & bank holidays)

  • Loop walk 1  - Chateauneuf du Pape > Chateau Mont Redon 
    . 3h15 - 10km / 6.2 miles -  Ascent : 100m /  Descent : 100m
    . Longer walk option : 4h15 -14km / 8.7 miles - Ascent : 150m /  Descent : -150m
    Today, you explore Chateauneuf du Pape and its famous vineyards. You walk through the vines, alongside tracks packed with the red rocks that were deposited here 15 000 years ago, at the end of the last ice age. They absorb the heat during the day and emit it at night, keeping a constant warmth in the vineyards, and helping produce powerful and spicy reds. We recommend the full loop option that passes by the famous estate of Château Mont Redon.

  • Loop walk  2 - Chateauneuf du Pape > Vaudieu + Nalys +  Solitude wine estate > Chateauneuf du Pape 
    2h45 - 7km / 4.3 miles - Ascent : 100m / Descent : 100m
    A splendid loop walk stays within the heart of the Chateauneuf appellation, strolling on farming tracks in between the parcels of vines of the Vaudieu & Nalys & Solitude wineries, which lead from one estate to the next. The itinerary takes you to 3 widely-known wine estates - Vaudieu, Nalys, and Solitude - all centuries-old, all happy to share their savoir faire with you during a wine-tasting. The reds are deep and heavily spiced, while the surprising whites have notes of almond, spice, and honeysuckle.

  • Optional : a half-day wine tour with our local wine expert (3h) 
    Our wine specialist will unveil all the secrets of these vines, taking you on a tour and leading you through a wine-tasting session. You'll learn the concepts of terroir and appellation while perfecting your wine tasting technique.
  • Night in Chateauneuf du pape 
  • MEALS included : Breakfast

Day 6 - The wines of Gigondas

  • gigondas beautiful villages overlooking on the vineyards Loop walk around Gigondas with many options : 
    . 2h - 5km -  Ascent: 200m /  Descent : 200m
    . 3h30 - 11km -  Ascent: 300m /  Descent : 300m
    . 4h - 12km -  Ascent: 450m /  Descent : 450m
  • Picnic included
  • Morning transfer to Gigondas. You leave your bags at the hotel upon arrival and pick up your picnic before leaving for your walking day. Today’s walk is through the vines of Gigondas, 2nd of the cru wines of the southern Rhône. The town of Gigondas sits high above the Rhône and overlooks a sea of vines. The old stone houses with their clay tiled roofs are separated by narrow cobbled streets. Take the time to explore the village before the walk that takes you to the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, a set of chiseled limestone cliffs that soar almost improbably in the sky. The steep hills have been carved into terraces, planted with rows of seemingly inaccessible vineyards. Views of the Rhône Valley and of Provence’s highest mountain, Mont Ventoux, paint the backdrop. There are plenty of wine tasting opportunities in the village.
  • Night in Gigondas.
  • MEALS included: Breakfast & picnic

Day 7 - To Séguret, one of the most beautiful villages of Provence

hiking in provence in the mistral wind

  • Gigondas > Seguret
    3h30 - 10km -  Ascent: 300m /  Descent : 380m
  • Picnic included
  • Today is the last walking day of the trip, with a lovely hike to the town of Séguret, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. The walk runs underneath the cragged peaks and above the Rhône Valley, on paths and farming tracks through the vines and olive groves. You pass above the village of Sablet before reaching the medieval wooden entrance gates of Séguret, its homes set in superimposed rows and all clinging to the rock. In the cobbled streets, you’ll find a tea house with delicious cakes, in a setting overlooking the Rhône Valley: the perfect reward after a day’s walk. At the end of the walk, transfer to Vaison la Romaine,  France’s largest Roman archaeological site.
  • Night in Vaison la Romaine
  • MEALS included: Breakfast & picnic

Day 8 - Beautiful medieval Vaison la Romaine

great vaison la romaine famous for its roman ruins and its medieval village and its ancient bridge

  • Take the time wandering through the expansive Roman ruins before crossing the 2000 year-old bridge and up to the Medieval village. Perched dizzyingly on the rock above the Ouvèze River, the cobbled streets between Vaison’s medieval homes lead up to the ruins of the 12th century feudal castle, from where the view extends to the entire town and to far-reaching countryside. Don't miss the fabulous Tuesday morning market !
  • End of thetrip after breakfast
  • MEALS included: Breakfast

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    Walking from Burgundy to Provence wine trails
        • France - Burgundy
        • 2 adults (2x1200€)
        • 0 children (0x1200€)
      • 8 days
      • Simple
    Total 2400€
    Deposit 900€
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