Country Walks In Provence
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- Enjoy Perfect Family hiking trip or self guided walking tour
- Discover Avignon
- Opportunity to hike into the Gorges de la Nesque
- Experience fascinating hike on Dentelles de Montmirail and You will have a fantastic Wine tasting
- Visit Les Baux de Provence
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- Airport transfers from Avignon airport or TGV train station to the Hotel.
- Certified walking guide
- Dedicated van and driver for luggage transfers and all local transports
- All accommodation on a double room basis
- All breakfasts and lunches (restaurant or picnic lunches)
- Two dinners (in Avignon, first night, and in Vaison-la-Romaine).
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Itinerary
Transfer from Avignon TGV ( High Speed Train) to our hotel in Avigon. If time permits, a guided visit of the Papal Palace is planned.
Our day begins with a short drive to Carpentras, in order to explore one of the more vibrant and authentic markets in all of Provence. Buying our own lunches, we can sit under the shade of one of many majestic Plane trees and enjoy local delicacies such as taponade or...
Our hike takes us around the Dentelles de Montmirail, a fin of limestone jutting up from the vineyards. Along the way, a wine tasting has been arranged with Yves and Edmond Gras, a father and son team of local vintners producing high quality red and white wines.
Our day begins with a van transfer to the village of Sault where we begin the long hike into the Gorges de la Nesque, a spectacular canyon walk below towering limestone cliffs. Our night will be spent in Baumes-de-Venise, known for its sweet, syrupy wines taken as a cocktail in France.
The “Giant of Provence” is our goal today. Also know as the Mt Ventoux, this nearly 2000m high mountain allows for a spectacular hike along the north face, shaded from the sun as we meander in and out of the forests.
St Remy de Provence is our destination today. Painted by Van Gogh, this bustling town is surrounded by excellent hiking trails allowing for half-day hikes in order to explore this very photogenic part of southern France. Market and guided visit of the cloister where Van Gogh lived.
Leaving from our hotel, we make our way to the fortified town of Les Baux de Provence, known for its tiny streets, shops selling hand painted works of art and excellent restaurants. This easy hikes leads us to one of the more charming villages in all of France.
The trip ends after breakfast. Transfers possible to the TGV station in Avignon.
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