Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrival in Juliénas

Arrival in Juliénas, a good name for wine, which you will be able to taste. If you arrive early enough, take a stroll around the weekly market in the centre of Juliénas.

Day 2:
Juliénas to Morgon, 15 miles (25km)

Today you follow the “Route des Crus du Beaujolais” via Chénas and Fleurie to Morgon. You will have a lovely panorama in Fleurie of the Val de Saône, the famous mill of the “Cru Moulin à Vent” and the Bresse and Dombes. (Change in altitude 400m)

Day 3:
From Morgon to Vernay, 14 miles (22km)

After breakfast you will go to Beaujeu crossing the “Beaujolais Vert” (the forest region of the Beaujolais). You will follow part of the “Route des Crêtes” (Rochefort). The views are wonderful. (Change in altitude 400m).

Day 4:
Vernay to Vaux en Beaujolais, 15 miles (25km)

After breakfast, you will explore the Beaujolais region following the River l’Ardières. You will discover the “Mont-Brouilly” (Brouilly being the cru furthest south) before reaching the Perréon region. (Change in altitude 400m)

Day 5:
Vaux en Beaujolais to Dénicé, 12 miles (20km)

After breakfast, you will set off for the famous village of Clochemerle which inspired Gabriel Chevallier for his picturesque book. Heading for Montmelas and its famous medieval chateau, you will come to the region of “Pierres Dorées”, the prettiest area of the Beaujolais. Overnight in Dénicé. (Change in altitude 400m)

Day 6:
Departure from Dénicé

After breakfast, taxi transfer to Juliénas.