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Provence Ventoux Country
Provence
France
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from the crowds, come and discover a region of La Provence filled with
natural and man-made wonders : olives, wine vineyards, lavender, apricots
and thousands of years of history. In our one week trip you’ll go from the
beauty and history of Avignon’s Papal fortified center to the roman past of
Vaison-la-Romaine. Walking through the area you’ll discover not only the
world-famous Côtes-du-Rhône wine villages of Gigondas, Vacqueyras and
Beaumes-de-Venise around the Dentelles de Montmirail, but also lesser known
wonders all nestled under the Mont Ventoux.
 Our
Road Book includes a detailed itinerary of each day’s walking and a practical
map. We let you in on our “great addresses” and our “favourites”, propose a
selection of restaurants, places to visit, and a
few, suggested artists and craftsmen. We also help
you with the more pragmatic side of a trip by including a list of food stores,
post offices, and banks. Included in a Self-Guided Trip is our 24-hour
emergency phone number.
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Meeting:
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Avignon hotel
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Airport:
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Paris, Avignon
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Transfer:
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Avignon hotel
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Rates and Dates for 2009 | 2010
Rates include:
7 nights double occupancy in ** and *** hotels with private facilities. 7 breakfasts (B) and 3 dinners (D).
All transfers from the start to the end of your trip in Avignon. Luggage transfers between hotels. 6 days of self-guided walks.
| A | 2009 | 8 day Self guided walking tour | 8d / 7n | €895 | $1345 |
| Single supplement | €295 | $445 |
| Supplement for start day on Saturday or bank holiday | €50 | $75 |
Transfer Option:
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2009
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Transfer is included from Avignon hotel.
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Start: Meeting at the Avignon hotel at 8:30 Am of Day 2. The hotel in Avignon is a short walk from the SNCF train station. From TGV station about 10 minutes by shuttle (2 Euros)
Trip ends: Avignon
How to get there: Best to take train from Paris.
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Any time during the season with a minimum of 2 participants.
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Rates do not include:
Transportation to Avignon, all lunches and dinners not listed on the itinerary, items of personal nature
Day 1 Trip starts in Avignon. Stay inside Avignon’s walled city for the first night. Discover the beauty of one of Provence’s great cities. Dinner on your own. Hotel Avignon.
Day 2 Transfer to Séguret. (40 mins by taxi with luggage) From Séguret (voted one of France’s most beautiful villages), walk to Gigondas, a village rising up from the vineyards with its 11th century church. Hotel Vacqueyras. (5 hours, 13km - B, D)
Day 3 Walk from Vacqueyras to le Barroux, a hilltop village dominated by its 12th century castle and quiet streets. In the heart of the Dentelles de Montmirail (which means lace), a range of hills that forms a lacework of limestone peaks. Hotel Le Barroux. (5 hours, 13km - B, D)
Day 4 Walk from Le Barroux to Malaucène in the foothills of the Mont Ventoux, the "géant de Provence”, in pine and cedar forests contrasting with its bare peaks at 1,912 meters. Hotel Malaucène. (4 ½ hours, 9km – B, D)
Day 5 Walk the Chapel trail from Malaucène, on the North foot of the Ventoux. A series of pilgrimage sites (as early as 12th century) to pray for rain… Dinner on your own. Hotel Malaucène. (5 hours, 14km – B)
Day 6 Walk from Malaucène towards Vaison, another great day of discovery as you pass through beautiful areas such as the village of Crestet…Relax and enjoy your last afternoon in Vaison with its Gallo-Roman remains, the largest archaeological site in France. Dinner on your own. Hotel Vaison.
(4 ½ hours, 12km – B)
Day 7 Transfer to Avignon. (by taxi with luggage). Spend the afternoon discovering the city or go on an optional walk to Villeneuve lez Avignon, 2nd home to Avignons’ Popes. (3 hours, 9 km - B)
Day 8 Trip ends after breakfast. (B)
TRANSFER
Day 2 – Avignon Center / Séguret – private taxi transfer: 35 minutes
Day 7 – Vaison / Avignon Center – private taxi transfer: 40 minutes
Carrying:
Just your belongings for the day, the rest of your luggage is transferred by vehicle.
Meeting:
Avignon hotel
Airport:
Paris, Avignon
Transfer:
Avignon hotel
Start: Meeting at the Avignon hotel at 8:30 Am of Day 2. The hotel in Avignon is a short walk from the SNCF train station. From TGV station about 10 minutes by shuttle (2 Euros)
Trip ends: Avignon
How to get there: Best to take train from Paris.
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easy level of walking - 4 to 5 hours per day
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Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passports Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except: (a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. . more
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*Important Notice: The following ratings have been submitted by guests and do not necessarily represent the views of Hidden Trails, its partners or employees.
Every care is taken to ensure accuracy but Hidden Trails is not liable for any errors or omissions.
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rebecca leacock
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Lodgings:
- 2 nights at l’Angleterre ** in Avignon
- 1 night at Le Pradet ** in Vacqueyras
- 1 night at les Géraniums ** in Le Barroux
- 2 nights at L'abri du Ventoux ** in Malaucène
- 1 night at Le Burrhus ** in Vaison
OR equivalent hotels.
Meals:
7 breakfasts and 3 dinners in hotels or local restaurants.
Breakfasts : continental.
Dinner : 3 course menu with several choices - entrée, main dish and a dessert. Occasionally dinner is a 2 course meal.
Not included : Drinks. All lunches and dinners not included in itinerary.
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Tack:
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Horses:
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Pace:
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easy level of walking - 4 to 5 hours per day
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Level:
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(2
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Riders:
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2 riders
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Max
10 riders
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Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Passport Note
France is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;
(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.
| Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
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| Visa Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
No |
| Other EU |
No |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
No |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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Provence Ventoux Country
Tour Code: ZZ-FR-Hike11
8 days /
7 nights
~$1,345.00
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