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UNACCOMPANIED FOUR-DAY ITINERANT HIKE IN BURGUNDY IN BRIONNAIS

WELCOME IN BRIONNAIS Hiking in the secret IN BURGUNDY Romanesque garden of Four days to discover the country of the 7 hills, green Burgundy, the Brionnais hedged farmland, where the gentle landscape never stops to amaze hikers This four-day hike will offer you all the pleasures of a short nature trip as a couple, with friends or even family with children to whom you want to give the 4 days hiking hike virus! When we're hiking, we share simple but 3 nights authentic moments. Far from the screens and the stress, a stroll in Burgundy is perfect to disconnect Medium level from your daily life and reconnect to simple but essential things, to get together, to live an adventure B&B or unusual that you will always remain. accomodations THE PROGRAM Céline, arrived 20 years ago, here in Brionnais, in Burgundy and since DAY 1 then, she has been walking on paths of this sumptuous bocage; she knows From to Saint Maurice les Chateauneuf : all the little places, all the most Before starting your hike, we suggest you to visit the first beautiful paths and it is for her a pleasure to organize those treks in Romanesque church of this journey, the Saint Marcel order to make other lovers of nature church (optional guided tour): it is one of the purest and hikes discover this little paradise. An most complete Romanesque churches in this part of organized stay, prepared by a fan of Burgundy. The building from the end of the 11th century is her region. This trek is flexible and presented as a solid, imposing and stocky unit and has Céline will be able to adapt it to all benefited from a major restoration. It is the only vestige of levels of walks : sporty hiking trip or easy hiking trip, everything is a Benedictine priory dependent on Marcigny and previously possible, the tours will be almost on who have disappeared since revolution. Once the tailor-made for each of you. visit is over, you will start your hike on the paths leading These four days will allow you to you to the crests of the country of the 7 hills with discover the Brionnais, the secret magnificent views of the bocage. Then you will cross the Romanesque garden of Burgundy: it Bézo valley, a small river that winds between the hills, to is an authentic bocage that you will discover, where man for centuries reach the border of Brionnais, in Saint Maurice les has raised here the most famous Chateauneuf, village of antique dealers! cows in the world, the Charolais, where the man lives in harmony with his environment and where farmers have always respected nature: here hundreds of kilometers of paths lined with hedges have been preserved and it will be a delight for you to enjoy there! The Brionnais is also a major stopover for lovers of Romanesque art. More than thirty Romanesque churches on this area: incredible! On this hike, we offer optional guided tours of each churches on the tour. And in the evening, tired but relaxed, you will enjoy a nice stopover with the locals, welcomed as friends, at a table where you will be offered meals made with good local Burgundy products! Cathy, Noah, the "Françoise" (there are three!), Martine, Marie Françoise, Marie W A L K I N G L E V E L Christine, so many partners with Medium whom we have been working with DAY 1: About 20 km or around 6 h 00 walk (with shortcuts possible) D +: confidence for some, 20 years! You 411 m and D-: 349 m will be received like dukes! We are in DAY 2: About 23 km or about 6 h 30 of walking (with shortcuts possible) Burgundy, don't forget! D +: 325 m and D-: 355 m This trip is an all-inclusive hiking trip: DAY 3: About 25.5 km or around 7 hours of walking (with shortcuts the picnics will also be prepared by possible) D +: 432 m and D-: 432 m the accommodation and the luggage DAY 4: About 22 km or about 6 hours of walking - D + 344 m and D-: 310 carried each day : so you travel m lighthearted but with a light body too! Please note, this program is given for information only, it can be So do not hesitate, try to discover an modified depending on weather conditions, group level and / or unknown part of Burgundy : a small, availability of accommodation. preserved and secret corner of The walking times are given for information only, without the . break times and depend on your walking level. NB : D +: ascent, D-: descent. Day 2

From Saint Maurice les chateauneuf to Amanzé ACCOMODATION This day will project you in the heart of Brionnais, amazing preserved bocage, crossed by kilometers of magnificent E x t r a n i g h t : paths : landscape seems to be a picture with these t h e d a y b e f o r e a n d / o r t h e geometric shapes, these trees called "trognes", in the l a s t d a y o f h i k e , ( o p t i o n middle of the meadows or in the edges following paths and t o b o o k ) these white cows in all the meadows. Then you will follow the small green valley of the bezo, a small stream that winds through the fields and where it is good to take a short break. A peaceful landscape, which will make you reconnect with nature so easily.

Day 3 F i r s t e v e n i n g : From Amanzé to Anzy le Duc B e d a n d b r e a k f a s t You are on your way on the paths of the little Swiss! It goes a c c o m m o d a t i o n w i t h t h e up, it goes down, it goes up, it goes down and finally, you p o s s i b i l i t y o f a n o n - s i t e will find the valley of this magnificent little river that winds s p a o r i n a s t a g e g i t e through the meadows, the Arconce, a little sweetness to end this hike in style. Today, it's 100% natural!

S e c o n d e v e n i n g : C h o i c e o f b e d a n d b r e a k f a s t o r a s t a g e g i t e

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From Anzy le Duc to Iguerande : A day that begins with a visit to the magnificent Romanesque church of Anzy le Duc, a real treasure of Romanesque art (guided tour T h i r d e v e n i n g : recommended as an option). Then the visit ended, the paths of the C h o i c e o f b e d a n d Charmays forest will lead you to the village of Semur en Brionnais b r e a k f a s t o r a s t a g e g i t e where we offer you the visit of the Saint Hilaire collegiate church. It was built in the 12th century. It is classified as a historic monument. It was the last Romanesque church built in Brionnais. It is a mixture of Cluniac Romanesque style and foreshadowing of Gothic style. You can also visit the castle of Semur en Brionnais, right next to the church. Then, nearby, there is a small jewel, set in lush greenery, the Church of Saint Martin which you can also visit. Then after this passage to Semur en Brionnais, you will descend peacefully through the forest, in the Loire Valley Guided tours of the Saint Hilaire college and / or the Saint Martin chapel are optional. LUGGAGE ZOOM LEVEL The difficulty of the hike has been PREPARATION calculated according to the rating criteria of the French Hiking Your luggage will be transported by vehicle. Federation:

However, we ask you to be reasonable: provide luggage https://www.ffrandonnee.fr/data/CMS that is not too bulky (preferably in a single bag), and whose /files/randonnee/Guide-cotation- weight does not exceed 13 kilos per person ffrandonnee-2020.pdf

What you need or not According to these criteria, we can define this hike as follows: Shampoos and shower gel are not provided in the accommodation TECHNICITY: Level 3: not very difficult You will only carry a backpack with your day's belongings Route or portion of route with at least including the pic nic, we therefore recommend a 40 liter one obstacle less than or equal to the backpack (an insulated backpack is better to transport height of the knee. The pose of the your pic nic) foot adapts to the irregularity of the support. The placement of the Equip yourself with waterproof hiking shoes, good rain supports is done on the areas of gear. better adhesion. To avoid the consumption of plastic bottles, remember to bring one or two gourdes per person of at least 1.5 liters RISK: Level 2: Fairly low which will be filled each morning before your departure. Fairly low level of accident risk. Do not forget the small emergency pharmacy (antiseptic, Exposure to danger remains limited. Injuries are possible but minor dressings, dressings for blisters, aspirin, anti mosquito (examples: fairly marked relief path and anti tick, tick puller, sunscreen, earplug ...) with possible slope, dislocation and Bed linen and towels are provided in each possible sprains in the event of a fall, accommodation. etc.).

EFFORT: LEVEL 3: Not very difficult : Between 51 and 75 HKG, this is level 3 qualified as Not Difficult. Hiking requires a certain physical commitment which remains however measured. This level corresponds toModerate hikes.

Details per day of hiking : DAY 1 (longest circuit): 62 HKG: Level 3: Not difficult HIKE PREPARATION DAY 2 (longest circuit): 67 HKG: Level 3: not very difficult DAY 3 (longest circuit): 67 HKG: Level This hike is an unaccompanied hike, which means that it is 3: not very difficult done without a guide and under your own responsibility. DAY 4 (longest circuit): 66 HKG: Level We provide you a hiking package which will be sent to you 3: not very difficult by post or email, three weeks before your arrival date, with: If you wish to have more information accommodation details on each day of hiking, you can analyze Detailed route maps for each day of hiking each of them in detail on the IGN site IGN maps, in A4 format, of each day of hiking where the by downloading the .gpx traces that we will provide you three weeks routes are highlighted. On site, the day before your hike, before the hike at this address: an A4 version, plasticized, compact and easy to use, will https://www.ibpindex.com/ibpindex/a be given to you. The accommodations are precisely nalyser.php located and shortcuts are clearly highlighted. The route in .gpx format for GPS PRICES I n c a s e o f a b a n d o n m e n t a l o n g In comfort formula (B&B): t h e w a y , s k i p p e d s t a g e o r 330 € per person half-board for 2 people sharing the same room. o t h e r s e r v i c e n o t c o n s u m e d 270 € per person half-board for 3 people sharing the same room. 240 € per person half-board fot 4 people sharing the same room b y h i k e r s , n o r e f u n d m a y b e In stage gite formula: r e q u i r e d . 300 € per person on half-board for 2 people. W e m a y s o m e t i m e s h a v e t o 255 € per person on half-board for 3 people m o d i f y t h e i t i n e r a r y i n d i c a t e d 235 € from 4 person on half-board : e i t h e r a t t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n a l These rates are for people sharing the same room and the l e v e l ( p r o b l e m o f a v a i l a b i l i t y same bathroom. For single persons, for persons wishing to o f a c c o m m o d a t i o n , have separate rooms, a supplement will be indicated when m o d i f i c a t i o n o f t h e c o n d i t i o n the estimate is drawn up. In all cases, these prices are o f t h e s i t e , e t c . ) . T h e s e given for information only, according to your requests, a c h a n g e s a r e a l w a y s n o t i f i e d quote will be established before booking. t o y o u w h e n b o o k i n g . Y o u a r e t h e o n l y j u d g e o f y o u r These prices include : s t r e n g t h s a n d y o u r a b i l i t y t o The complete organization of your hike m a n a g e u n e x p e c t e d s i t u a t i o n s The transport of your luggage at each stage ( t i r e d n e s s , w e a t h e r , p r e s e n c e Accommodation during the hike with half-board meal o f a n i m a l s , m o d i f i c a t i o n o f from diner of day 1 to breakfast of day 4 t h e h i k e , e t c . ) . Tracks on IGN map in A4 format for each day of W e d e c l i n e a l l r e s p o n s i b i l i t y hiking, as well as a detailed road map. i n t h e e v e n t o f y o u r e r r o r GPX traces of each hiking day downloadable before c o n c e r n i n g t h e o r i e n t a t i o n your arrival ( e r r o r o r c h a n g e o f i t i n e r a r y ) o r t i m e m a n a g e m e n t These prices not include : ( d e p a r t u r e t o o l a t e i n t h e Drinks and personal expenses m o r n i n g , p i c n i c b r e a k t o o Pic nic (possible option) l o n g . . . ) . Station shuttles if you come by train (possible option) Y o u m u s t b e a b l e t o f o l l o w a Cancellation insurance (possible option) r o u t e u s i n g a 1 / 2 5 0 0 0 m a p , a OPTIONS r o a d m a p w r i t t e n b y u s

An additional night, in a half-board guest room, on the day before and the last day of hiking:

From € 60 per adult in double room on half board From 45 € per additional adult (from 12 years old) half board in the same room

Pic nic : 10 € per person and per day Guided tour of a Romanesque church (around 1 hour O P T I O N S per church) during the day: 80 € and guided tours of two Romanesque churches during the day: 120 € regardless of the number of participants Cancellation insurance 2 IGN 1/25000 maps of the circuit that you keep after the hike: 30 € 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: MARCIGNY 71 340 MELAY If you come from the North of France or Europe, you can stop at Tel : +33 (0)3 85 84 16 70 - TGV lb-rando.com station where you will take a bus which will drop you off an hour 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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