Hiking weekend between Cluny and Roche de Solutré
In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationFrance / Burgundy-Franche-Comté
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions20.62 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
Embark on a hiking adventure in the heart of Southern Burgundy , amidst renowned vineyards and historical treasures . This trip will lead you on a journey through the past, in a gentle, verdant landscape, between rolling hills and charming villages. Famous appellations like Pouilly-Fuissé and Saint-Véran dot the route, offering a unique backdrop shaped by the vines.
Along the trails, you'll discover the imposing Cluny Abbey , a key site of medieval monastic renewal, and the majestic Roche de Solutré , overlooking the hills of the Mâconnais region. This journey is an invitation to contemplation, to encounter an authentic local culture, and to discover an exceptional cultural heritage .
The highlights
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The Great Site of France Solutré-Pouilly Vergisson
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Cultural and historical hike
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A gentle and exotic atmosphere
Photos
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 6h
- Average distance/day: 19 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 446 m
- Average daily descent: 477 m
Management
Program
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Mâcon Loché TGV - Cluny
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Arrival at Mâcon TGV station
Bus Macon Loché - Cluny (mobigo bus not included)
Dinner at a nice local restaurant
Night, breakfast.
Day 1 -
Cluny - Tramayes
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Distance 19 km
- Positive elevation gain 459 m
- Negative elevation 233 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
This day begins with a journey through the ochre, pink, and red landscapes of the Cluny region, a land of contrasts. This territory, with its multitude of churches and chapels scattered across the countryside, also forms a prestigious Romanesque garden. Whether you are passionate about Romanesque art or captivated by the lyricism of Lamartine, it's up to you to embark on a journey of passion through pastures, meadows, and forests...
Overnight stay and dinner in a guest house.
Day 2 -
Tramayes - Mâcon Loché TGV
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 18 km
- Positive elevation gain 433 m
- Negative elevation 720 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Views of Solutré and the Beaujolais landscape, surrounded by the vineyards of Pouilly-Fuissé and Saint-Véran. The panoramas are breathtaking and the flora is abundant (an orchid paradise in late spring). There's an option to climb the Roche de Solutré (allow an extra hour). A gradual descent leads to the Saône Valley, from where you can walk back to the Mâcon TGV station.
Our services end upon arrival at the station.
Day 3
Accommodation
Access
Go to the starting point
Bus Macon Loché TGV - Cluny (Mobigo bus not included)
Price details
The price includes
- Two nights with half-board (room, dinner and breakfast)
- Accommodation is in a double room with shower or bath and WC
- Tourist documentation
- The map and description of the route
- Tourist taxes
The price does not include
- Luggage transport between each stage
- Drinks with meals
- Any visits or activities suggested along the route
- Coach transfer Mâcon - Cluny
- Insurance
Options
- BAGGAGE TRANSPORT : CHF50.31 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
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