Hiking holidays in Burgundy

• Location: In the heart of France 
• Area: 31,582 km² (12,188 square miles)
• Population: 1,64 million
• Capital: Dijon with approx. 155,000 residents
• Official Language: French
• Highest Mountain: Mont Haut-Folin at 901 meters (2,953 feet)
• Season: April to October

Anyone traveling to Burgundy will quickly notice: the climate is pleasantly moderate. Summers are warm but rarely uncomfortably hot – ideal for walking tours for wine lovers through vineyards and charming villages. In spring and autumn, Burgundy shows its most colorful side, with morning mist over the fields and vibrant hues in the vines.

Burgundy is full of traces from a rich and storied past. Monasteries like Cluny, the ducal city of Dijon, and Romanesque churches tell tales of earlier times. But there’s also much to discover beyond the major sights: quiet villages with old stone walls, peaceful canals, and a relaxed way of life that’s deeply rooted in the region.

Burgundy is famous for its fine food and excellent wine. Red wines like Pinot Noir and whites like Chardonnay come straight from the local vineyards. Many traditional dishes use wine as an ingredient – like Bœuf bourguignon, a hearty beef stew. Other classics include escargots with herb butter or Pochouse, a traditional fish stew. And of course, Dijon mustard – sharp, flavorful, and incredibly versatile. The cuisine is simple but full of character. Here, people eat with time and pleasure.

• that Burgundy was once a powerful duchy?
• that the famous Burgundy wine, Pinot Noir, is considered one of the best red wines in the world? 
• that the Château de Clos de Vougeot, an iconic vineyard in Burgundy, was once a monastery?
• that "Burgundy Red" is a color shade named after the wines from Burgundy?