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H I K I N G W I T H A D O N K E Y

THREE-DAY UNACCOMPANIED HIKE WITH A DONKEY

Family hiking with a WELCOME IN BRIONNAIS donkey, discovering IN BURGUNDY the country of Three days to discover the country of the 7 hills, Charolais cows green hedged farmland, where the gentle landscape never ceases to amaze hikers This three-day donkey trek will offer you all the pleasures of a family vacation where you share 3 days of hike 2 nights simple but authentic moments. The donkey will be the link that will unite you, far from screens and Medium level stress, a nature moment to disconnect from your daily life and reconnect to simple but essential things, to get together, to live an adventure that Bed and breakfast and unusual will be one of your best memory. accomodations THE PROGRAM After training with a professional Day 1 trekking donkey, where you will learn to take care of this animal From Melay to Saint Julien de Jonzy : so gentle and patient (brushing, Meet at 9 am, in the town of Melay, at the Donkey Farm cleaning the feet, putting the materiel) and where all the for two hours of lessons "how to care about my donkey explanations to conduct your and how to drive it easily?" (if you come from far Donkey in the most simply way, enough, we advise you to arrive the day before, the " will be given to you, you can leave training "will then take place around 5pm). serene with your new walking companion. You start your hike gently through the towpath of the The donkey will carry your canal, then cross the river Loire to luggage and the youngest hike on the small paths of Brionnais: paths are bordered children when they are tired. A with hedgerows : it's typical of real ally for parents, because it is always there to motivate children the Brionnais grove. You will pass under the small village who will surprise parenrts with of Fleury la Montagne. You will see in the distance the their walking ability. church of and you will end your hike at Saint Julien These three days will allow you to de Jonzy. It's a varied and very panoramic hike discover the Loire Valley: an easy hike because with very little elevation. You will then have all Day 2 the time to appreciate the many birds that live by the river : the From Saint Julien de Jonzy to : many storks, the various species You will cross the forest to arrive to the medieval village of herons that feast on fish and at of Semur en Brionnais. You can visit there the old castle, the right times, maybe you can the roman church and have an ice cream on the lovely observe the African bee-eaters, place of the village. Then you hav to climb to your next the geese and swans in full stage for the night migration. And in the evening, the family, Day 3 tired but relaxed, will enjoy a nice stopover with the locals, From Iguerande to Melay : welcomed as friends, at a table A day to disconnect: your program "nature and where you will be offered meals tranquility": you start your hike on an amazing path made with good local Burgundy following many lakes, and then you cross huge forests of products with a hint of exoticism, hardwoods like the wood of the tower, the big wood, the the owner being from Reunion wood of the priests, the wood of the king. At the exit of island! this forest, it's easy to arrive on the heights of A ride with a donkey, is the best Iguerande, where you finish the hike by visiting the "slow tourism" : a regular rhythm of 3 km per hour, time to enjoy magnificent Romanesque church of Iguerande the landscape, a nap in the shade overlooking the Loire Valley, a breathtaking view on the of an oak tree, a meeting with a river ... Give yourself space time ! talkative farmer, time stands still and everything will become so W A L K I N G L E V E L peaceful. Medium DAY 1 : 14 km - 5 h walking (Short cut possible: 1,5 and 3 km) - D+ : 367 m et D- : 189 m DAY 2 : 15 km 4h30 walking (short cut possible : 2,5 and 6 km) - D+ : 286 m et D- : 369 m DAY 3 : 13,5 km - 4 h of hiking (short cut possible : 2,5 km) - D+ : 223 m et D- : 320 m Please note, this program is given for information only, it can be modified depending on weather conditions, group level and / or availability of accommodation. The walking times are given for information only, without the break times and depend on your walking level. NB : D +: ascent, D-: descent. ACCOMODATION We offer LEVEL ZOOM First night : bed and breakfast accommodation or T h e F r e n c h F e d e r a t i o n o f unusual accomadation : wigwam h i k i n g h a s d e s i g n e d a Second night bed and breakfast accommodation p r a c t i c a l t o o l t o e s t i m a t e t h e d i f f i c u l t y o f t h e h i k e s , a On site, you will eat at the host table. s i m p l e o n e t h a t w e h a v e u s e d Day 1 picnics will be prepared by LB Rando and other t o g i v e y o u a n i d e a o f t h e days picnics by bed and breakfast accommodation. l e v e l r e q u i r e d f o r t h i s h i k e . T h e r a t i n g o f t h e F F R a n d o n n é e i s a t r u e LUGGAGE r e f l e c t i o n o f t h e d i f f i c u l t y o f a h i k e e x p r e s s e d a c c o r d i n g t o PREPARATION 3 c r i t e r i a : E F F O R T , Don't charge too much ! T E C H N I C I T Y a n d R I S K The donkey carries 30 to 35 kilos maximum weight of G e n e r a l l e v e l o f t h e h i k e : luggage and children included: take only useful things! E N O U G H E A S Y

Two bags in which you will have to distribute your E F F O R T : L E V E L 3 / 5 luggage in a balanced way (a scale to weigh the luggage N O T V E R Y D I F F I C U L T will be provided for the duration of the hike) will be H i k i n g r e q u i r e s a c e r t a i n p h y s i c a l c o m m i t m e n t w h i c h given to you the day before or the morning of the hike. r e m a i n s m e a s u r e d . T h i s l e v e l What you need : c o r r e s p o n d s t o m o d e r a t e h i k e s . Your clothes (do not forget a practical and light rain suit and caps) T E C H N I C I T Y : L e v e l 2 / 5 Good hiking shoes and possibly a second pair to rest E A S Y E N O U G H R o u t e o r p o r t i o n o f r o u t e the feet at night BUT LIGHT (type sandal) w i t h o b s t a c l e s l e s s t h a n o r Shower gel and shampoo not included in the B&B e q u a l t o t h e h e i g h t o f t h e A gourd of at least 1.5 liters per person which will be a n k l e . T h e f o o t i s a p p l i e d b y filled each morning before your departure. l o o k i n g f o r " f l a t " o r A small emergency pharmacy (antiseptic, bandages, " c o m f o r t a b l e " a r e a s o f t h e aspirin, mosquito and anti ticks, sun cream) s u p p o r t , w h i c h a r e f a i r l y e a s i l y i d e n t i f i a b l e . A bicycle helmet for children riding on the donkey (MANDATORY, not provided) R I S K : L e v e l 2 / 5 One or more small backpacks that allow you to unload R A T H E R W E A K the donkey when the children are tired or carry the F a i r l y l o w l e v e l o f a c c i d e n t extra luggage r i s k . E x p o s u r e t o d a n g e r that the donkey can not carry. r e m a i n s l i m i t e d . I n j u r i e s a r e p o s s i b l e b u t m i n o r ( e x a m p l e s : Garbage bags for puting your clothes: garbage bags f a i r l y m a r k e d r e l i e f p a t h w i t h are very light, waterproof, solid and space-saving: it's p o s s i b l e s l o p e , d i s l o c a t i o n even better a n d p o s s i b l e s p r a i n s i n t h e than a backpack or a gym bag. Suitcases to avoid e v e n t o f a f a l l , e t c . ) . absolutely.

What you don't need :

you do not need towels, sheets or sleeping bags You do not need picnic material, everything will be provided with pic nic of the first day games for children (there is everything you need for accommodation) additional food (including for the donkey), meals, breakfasts and pic nic are very plentiful, do not worry PRICES LUGGAGE From 250 € to 280 € per adult full board in double room 130 to 140 € per child from 12 years old full board TRANSPORT 100 to 110 € per child under 12 years old full board T h e l u g g a g e i s t r a n s p o r t e d 50 € per child under 4 years old full board Child sleeping in a baby cot and under 4 years old: free b y d o n k e y s . W e r e c o m m e n d a d o n k e y f o r 3 t o 4 p e o p l e These rates are for 2 adults minimum in the same room. For families of more than 5 people, for people wanting w i t h a M A X I M U M o f 3 5 k g , separate rooms, for single people or single parents with w e i g h t o f l u g g a g e A N D one or more children, a supplement will be indicated y o u n g c h i l d r e n t h a t c a n during the estimate. In all cases, these prices are given as an indication, r i d e t h e d o n k e y according to your requests, a quote will be established before booking. OPTIONS

These prices include : A n a d d i t i o n a l n i g h t w i t h

One Donkey, hiking material and food for the donkey h a l f b o a r d t h e d a y b e f o r e The complete organization of your hike t h e h i k e Accomodation during the hike in full board in guest comfort B&B, wigwam from picnic day 1 to picnic day A n a d d i t i o n a l n i g h t w i t h

3 h a l f b o a r d o n t h e l a s t The start briefing: advices for driving a donkey, d a y o f h i k i n g itinerary The IGN map traces of each hiking day, as well as a A n a d d i t i o n a l d o n k e y

detailed road map. t r a n s f e r M a r c i g n y / M e l a y The GPX tracks of each day of hiking downloadable o r P o u i l l y s o u s C h a r l i e u / before your arrival M e l a y w i t h a t a x i

C a n c e l l a t i o n a n d

These prices don't include : i n t e r r u p t i o n i n s u r a n c e Drinks outside diner and personal expenses Accommodation the day before and the last day of hiking From € 60 per adult in double room with full board From € 45 per child from 12 years old on full board From 30 € per child under 12 years old with full board From € 20 per child under 4 years old with full board Child sleeping in a cot and under 4 years old: free O P T I O N S Transport to the starting point of the hike and return The repatriation of the donkey and hikers to the starting point in case of abandonment on your part Insurance, including cancellation and interruption insurance BOOKING ACCESS Please complete the online form by following this link : You are going to the village of Melay in Saône et Loire: department 71 BOOKING FORM Saône et Loire is served by the A6, A39 and A40 motorways and by the national road Center Europe Atlantic. We will get back to you as soon as possible by email with a tailor-made quote for your stay in Southern Burgundy. By road, Melay is 9 hours south of London, 7 hours south of Brussels and Bruges, 3 hours west of You have a question ? Geneva, 4 hours south of Paris, 2 Write to us directly on the contact page of our website hours south west of Dijon, 1 hour 30 minutes south west of Chalon sur saône , 1h30 north-west of Lyon, 1h west of Mâcon, and 20 mins north of Roanne. On Google Map, enter the destination CONTACT "bougres d'ânes".

Loire Bourgogne Randonnées By train, enter as arrival La ferme de Putinat destination: 71 340 MELAY If you come from the North of or Europe, you can stop at Tel : +33 (0)3 85 84 16 70 - TGV [email protected] station where you will take a bus which will drop you off an hour www.lb-rando.com later at the Marcigny stop where a taxi that we can book take you to your destination. If you come from the south of France or Europe, you must reach Roanne station where we will pick you up where a bus will drop you off at the Pouilly sous Charlieu stop where a taxi that we can book take you to your destination.

SNCF (train) : 00 33 (0)8 92 35 35 35 Brionnais has some wonderful Bus from train station to Marcigny or Pouilly sous Charlieu : surprises in store for you! +33 (0)4 77 68 30 00

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