Highlights January 2016
A big welcome to all High Point Holidays subscribers, wishing everyone a wonderful and healthy 2016. Our 1st edition of highlights for 2016 focuses on the beautiful region of Burgundy, home of the Chardonnay grape. We have a new competition courtesy of French Entree and we share some thoughts on walking groups. We look forward to meeting some of you in 2016.
Best Wishes
Mark Armstrong |
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Walking in Burgundy:
The southern Burgundy region of France is a treasure of historic churches and chateaux set in rolling countryside, carpeted with vines and forests. The Burgundy region is well-known for its fine red and white wines, mostly made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, as well as its gastronomic food.
Secret Burgundy: Chardonnay Vines & Historic Villages
7 nights - £735 - 6 days walking between guest houses
This self guided walking holiday will take you through the famous Maconnais vineyards bordering the Saône, the forests of the high ridges and the historic town of Cluny. A number of rocky outcrops punctuate the vineyards such as the “roche de Solutré” important for its pre-historic human activity.
Medieval Burgundy: The Monk's Trail
7 nights - £675 - 6 days walking between guest houses
This tour starts in the historic town of Tournus famous for its Romanesque abbey and will pass through the medieval centres of Brancion and St Gengoux le National. In addition, many of the pretty villages that your walks pass through have impressive churches and their quaint historic streets seem to date from another time.
Beautiful Brionnais: Secret Hills of Burgundy
7 nights - £670 - 6 days walking between guest houses
The green and picturesque hills of the Brionnais lead you towards the mighty Loire Valley. You'll pass from beautiful secluded valleys with babbling streams to open ridges with great panoramic views. This secluded and quiet part of south west Burgundy also has a number of architectural treasures.
Chardonnay Wine Trail
5 nights - £575 - 4 days walking between guest houses
This short break independent walking holiday traverses the southern Burgundy through the heart of the Chardonnay wine growing region. As well as the wines, this holiday explores a landscape full of historic treasures.
Guided - Best of Medieval Burgundy
7 nights - £875, two-centre based, day walking
10th - 17th September
Enjoy the large number of historic sites set in a pretty landscape of chardonnay vines, secluded valleys and rocky outcrops.
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Walking Holiday Updates
High Point Holidays' 2016 Independent and Guided Walking Holiday Brochures have been sent out. If you have not received a brochure, but would like one please e-mail us and let us know.
Please note the brochure is also available online on our website. For more details see section below.
Guided Walking Holidays Updates
Amazing Auvergne 21st - 28th August
Confirmed with spaces available
New Independent/Self Guided Walking Holidays for 2016:
Please note that the European Football Championship (Euro 2016) is taking place in France next year from 10th June - 10th July. As travel costs may be affected by this event, it is wise to book holidays as early as possible.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any queries on any of our holidays
Ever disappointed that we do not do walking holidays in a particular country or region, then why not send us your suggestions to contact@highpointholidays.co.uk
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Competition
Competition:
Win a year's subscription to the magazine French Entree.
FrenchEntrée magazine caters for all Francophiles interests whether it’s magical holiday destinations, property tips or learning about the lifestyle, culture and history of the magnificent country. Written in English, this entertaining and insightful magazine features real life stories, breath-taking photography, guest editorials and exclusive reader competitions.
Win yourself a year's subscription to this lovely magazine on all things French.
Competition is open until 5th March 2016
Visit our competition page for further details
French Holiday Destinations |
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Chardonnay Wine Trail
Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape variety used to make white wine. It originated in the Burgundy region of France and the earliest recorded reference to Chardonnay occurs in 1330 when it was managed by the local monks from Cluny who built stone walls around their vineyards exclusively planted in Chardonnay grapes.
It is now grown wherever wine is produced across the world.
Our Chardonnay Wine Trail self-guided walking holiday starts in the village of Chardonnay and follows the vineyards south through picturesque Burgundy countryside and historic villages such as Brancion with a number of wonderful chateaux.
5 nights - £575 - 4 days walking between guest houses |
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Walking Groups
If you find the idea of exploring your local area on your own with a map a bit daunting, a good place to start is to find a local walking group. The Ramblers website lists all their affiliated walking groups in the UK. Many have a social element to them if that interests you, having weekends away and sometimes holidays. The University of The Third Age also has many walking groups catering for different abilities and some groups will combine walking with speaking a language, for example.... MORE
If you are already part of a walking group, then please forward our details, as we can offer tailor-made walking holidays for walking groups. We can put together a customised package to suite your group's particular requirements, abilities and interests. |
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