ONE RELAX WEEK Take time to discover For those who want to discover the Brionnais countryside with a donkey but with the possibilities to make some breaks, we suggest you this relax week of hikes. You have a day of rest after two days of walking in great places for children with various activities (small hikes relaxing with your donkeys, games locally or activities offered by the owners) : So for sports holidays and relaxation, choose this option! The first day you go by the canal towpath. Before crossing the Loire, we'll show you a place to take a break along the Loire and then you cross the great river in direction of the Brionnais hills. A first pass through the forest, a small climb that takes you under the village of Fleury La Montagne, then you ll take a small path lost in the hollow between two hills, out of time, : it will take you quietly at your step for the night (15 km with the possibility of shortened by 2, 3 or 5 km)) Hébergements du premier soir Adresse Tarifs Night in a yurt or in a guest room at Florent, Anne Sophie and Lohan from "Terre amoureuse": House ecological Terre Amoureuse La Bourbe 71340 MAILLY Tel : 03 85 24 89 11 Price by night (breakfast include) : B&B Price for two persons : 55 Supplementary person : 10 Yourte : From 1 to 3 persons : 90 4 persons : 110 10 by supplementary persons Diner : 22 / adult and 8 /child under 12 years Pic nic : 8 / person
The second day, you ll hike through beautiful farmland in brionnais from hills to hills, you pass through small village like Fleury la Montagne, Saint Bonnet de Cray and end up hiking along the valley of the small river called bezo, pretty little river meandering through meadows where eat peacefully Charolais cows (13 km). You will slept at «cachettes du Dahut» The third day relaxing with several activities to choose from: On the site of «cachettes du Dahut» where you slept : Françoise the owner of «cachettes du Dahut» suggests several activities to do with her : Daytime: Accompanied ride discovering the fauna and local flora (5 per person ) Daytime: you can simply enjoy the pool and nice playground for children Daytime: relaxing hike with your donkey in the forest of Foumoux. Before dinner : For parents possibility of a sauna while Francoise cares about children (40 ) In the evening: campfire with roasted marshmallows (free) In the evening: Find the Dahut : Discover the fauna and flora night (5 euros per person ) Day fishing on the pond of Aquadev, (you can go with your donkey or kindly ask Francoise if she can take you there by car) : first solution : you know fish, so all materials will be provided for a day fishing on the beautiful site of the pond in Ligny en Brionnais ; second solution it s a first for you, then you will be accompanied by a licensed fishing guide will introduce you to the joy of fishing! FISHING RATES: Fishing Day with ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED, on a fishing pond where you will be alone (swimming OK too) : 25 per person If you want to be accompanied by a fishing guide for getting started the first hour : 30 for the whole group BBQ Possibility: 15 per person Fashion day for moms, girls, BUT FOR DAD AND BOYS TOO! Angeline welcomes you to its Nine Bubble workshop for an afternoon fashion : how to give a second life to your old clothes or other if you have specific desires.... For prices please contact us directly! http://www.bulledenine.fr/ Accomodations of the second and third night Adresse Tarifs Welcome in the woods of Brionnais countryside. The Hiding of Dahut welcome you in its 2 tipis 5 seats and cabin sleeps 4. Pool, summer kitchen, playground and sauna. await you. Françoise will welcome you to his table. Sauna: 19 session / person 35 for a couple without children and 40 for a couple with child (children's entertainment) Les cachettes du Dahut Françoise Alloin Foumoux 71800 VAUBAN 03 85 25 89 90 06 99 48 75 48 Tipis (price per night + bf) For two persons: 58 Extra person: 20 Cabin (price per night + bf) For two persons: 75 Extra person: 15 Meal: 20 adult and 9 under 12 years Picnic: 8 per person
On the fourth day, a hike in the heart of Charolais brionnais countries where the charolais cows are borned, green meadows, tenderness everywhere! A gently day. If you have the chance to do this hike on a Wednesday, we can adapt the circuit so that you can be in Saint Christophe in the early afternoon to see the cattle market, very famous... worth a look! (14 km circuit with shortcuts 8, 6, 4, 2 km possible) Hébergements du quatrième soir Adresse Tarifs In the heart of Saint-Christophe en Brionnais, Michele and Jean are happy to welcome you at the Clos de la Roche, a former agricultural property. In the garden, they installed a trailer comfortable, tastefully decorated and unique charm, respecting the norms of traditional and environmental construction (2 adults, 2 children max) Roulotte du clos de la roche Saint christophe en brionnais 03 85 25 07 72 https://www.facebook. com/ laroulotteduclosdelaroch e Prix par nuit (petit déjeuner compris) : Two person : 75 Supplementary person : 20 Diner : 20 / person 10 / child Pic nic : 8 The fifth day take on the crests of our hills to go on the heights of Saint Christophe en Brionnais where you have a magnificent view of the grove and the valley of Arconce. Then you will take a small, bucolic forest trail to finish the trail Hauteval, winding between two hills... (14 km with possibility shortcuts 2 and 4 km) Sixth day, rest day : At Françoise (Even another Françoise ), you'll be welcome and children will enjoy this small farm to take care of animals : chickens, ducks, quail, guinea pigs, donkeys without forgetting the dog and cats... Françoise will collect eggs, feed the animals (in summer, many babies on the farm : chicks, rabbits, baby guinea pigs... ) or pick raspberries, blackcurrants and redcurrants with children and Françoise prepares excellent pies with it. You have the option of doing nothing : the cottage is perfect for lounging, a small house cool in summer with a terrace that offers one of the best views in the region of the mountains of the Madeleine... doing nothing is a delight... but if you want to stretch your legs with your donkey, there are short walks (about one hour) wich are really nice and give beautiful spot for the pic nic (near ancient wash house) Hébergements possibles à cet étape Adresse Tarifs Old goat renovated single bedroom, a loft with 4 beds (can sleep 2 people in the living room). You will be surrounded by animals: chickens, donkeys, rabbits, guinea pigs... Françoise will invite children to collect eggs. Table d'hôte and picnic reservation Françoise JULIEN Gîte du coq à l âne 71110 Saint Julien de Jonzy 03 85 84 10 97 Price for one night (breakfast include) : Two persons : 60 Supplementary person : 15 Diner : 15 / adults and 10 / child Pic nic : 8 / person
On the seventh day, at the beginning of the hike, you can visit the church of Saint Julien de Jonzy famous for its Romanesque portal of the XII century. Then, you stay in nature and tranquility... you start your hike in the forest, you cross the «bois du roi», the «gros bois» and the «bois du prêtre». At the end of the wood, you can go for a wine testing at «vin des fossiles» (produced in organic farming) in the beautiful cellar of Jean Claude (every afternoon in July and August, by appointment the rest of the year)... luckily it s easy to find your path after it! And you reach easily the top of Iguerande, where you finish the hike with a visit to the beautiful Romanesque church overlooking the Loire valley, a spectacular view on the river... (circuit 14 km with 2 km shortcuts only possible starting from the coq à l âne and Mrs Aubry)! 2016 PRICES FOR THE RENTAL OF A DONKEY 7 DAYS: 350 (Because of the passage of taxes from 7% to 20% in January 2, 2014 on rental donkeys, we are obliged to subject our customers a significant increase in prices but beyond our control!) This price includes the rental of the donkey, hiking equipment and care of the donkey, the complete organization of the hike by us before your arrival. These prices are given as a rough guide and don t engage Bougres d ânes. Prices will be confirmed to you during your booking.
FOR THE DAY BEFORE AND THE LAST DAY OF HIKE, WE SUGGEST YOU A NIGHT ON OUR FARM : PRICES BOUGRES D ÂNES 2016 : Night and breakfast for 2 persons : 60 per night Supplementary persons (breakfast include) : 15 per night Diner : 20 adult and 8 children under 12 years old Pique nique : 8 for one person http://www.fenêtre-sur-loire.com DURING YOUR HIKE : MAILLY : Yourte et chambvres d hôtes écologiques : http://www.terreamoureuse.fr/ VAUBAN : www.lescachettesdudahut.fr SAINT CHRISTOPHE EN BRIONNAIS : La roulotte du clos de la roche : https://www.facebook.com/laroulotteduclosdelaroche SAINT JULIEN DE JONZY : Gite du coq à l âne : http://www.accueil-paysan.com/fr/catalog/ structure/891/