Self-guided hiking tour on Burgundy’s Gold Coast

Arrival in Dijon the capital of the Ducs of Burgundy

Easy access only 1h30 by high-speed train from Paris. Walk through the cobbled streets of the historic center, visit the Ducal Palace, the Museum of Fine Art and the Eglise Notre-Dame featuring a Black Madonna statue.

Golden Coast to Chateau Clos Vougeot

After breakfast a short 30 mins transfer to Gevrey-Chambertin where you will 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 a wine tasting-lunch available from Tuesday to Sunday. Your next stop is Vosne Romanée producing the region's most celebrated wines, all made entirely from the Pinot noir grape.

Walk: Gevrey Chambertin > Chateau Clos Vougeot > Nuits Saint Georges | 4h | 13 km - 8 miles | Elevation : +240/- 280m

Cote de Nuits vineyards

Today there is an option of a moderate loop, the longest of all of them, this walk leaves the Côte de Nuits and its vineyards to explore the wooded hills to the west of Nuits Saint Georges. You'll pass through forests and meadows overlooking the valley of the river Le Meuzin. Alternatively, spend the day at leisure, visit Le Cassisium to learn more about blackcurrant the primary ingredient for Crème de Cassis an alcohol liqueur produced in the region or simple unwind and relaxy by the pool or watch the world go by whilst sipping a glass of wine in a terrasse café.

Walk: Loop walk Nuits Saint Georges | 5h | 15 km - 9 miles | Elevation : +600/-600m

Countryside trails to Beaune

After hearty breakfast board your taxi for a 15mins transfer to Fussey to start your hike to Beaune. You are quickly 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 discoveries in store for you, then continue to Beaune the capital of Burgundy’s wine industry.

Walk: Fussey > Beaune | 4h | 13 km - 8 miles | Elevation : +135/-390m

Free day or loop walk Beaune

Today you have several possibilities to spend your day, head into the countryside to explore the Montagne de Baune, a hill west of Beaune partly occupied by beautiful houses overlooking the Cotes de Beaune. Or stroll on the Saturday morning market, this is 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. Within the ramparts, Beaune will show you its charms: mansions, beautiful wood-frame homes, flower-laden squares or visit a Mustard-manufacture La Maison Fallot and taste new creations such as mustard flavoured with blackcurrant, tarragon, honey, gingerbread and you can even make it yourself!

Walk: Beaune loop walk | 3h | 13km - 6 miles | Elevation : +210/-210m

Premier Cru Wines

Just steps from the centre of Beaune, above the plains of the Saône, and heading up the slope, are the Clos de Beaune Premier Cru wines. You will stroll through the parcels of vines, separated by ancient stone walls and sprinkled with “cabiottes” (winemakers cabins), before reaching the village of Pommard. The wines are a deep red in colour, with the flavours of ripe berries, which you can taste at Domaine Le Jeune. Next is the town of Volnay, on the slopes of the hills, offering fine reds. Through boxwood and pine forests at the top of the slopes you reach the village of Mothélie, its Romanesque church, chateau, old homes, and great cellars before arriving before arriving in Meursault. You can visit the renowned Château de Meursault, a delight for the eyes and the taste buds 14th and 16th century cellars guarding prestigious bottles of wine.

Walk: Beaune > Pommard > Volnay > Meursault | 4h | 13 km - 8 miles | Elevation : +355/-320m

Transfer to Beaune, end of tour

After breakfast you are transferred back to Beaune (20 mins) from where you can easily catch a train to Paris for your onward travel. Or book a private transfer to another place, please ask for supplement.