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Provence Ventoux Country
Provence
France
Far
from the crowds, come discover the region of La Provence, filled with
its natural and man-made wonders: tasty olives, romantic wine vineyards, delightful lavender scents, fresh apricots
and thousands of years of history. In this one week trip you will go from the
beauty and history of Avignon’s Papal fortified center and journey to the Roman past of
Vaison-la-Romaine. Walking along this trail, 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, hidden gems, all nestled under the Mont Ventoux.
Our
Road Book includes a detailed itinerary of each day’s walking route and a practical
map. We will 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 also our 24-hour
emergency phone number.
Easy level of walking with some climbs (4-5 hours daily).
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Walking Tour
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Meeting:
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Avignon hotel
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Airport:
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Paris, Marseille-Marignane
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Transfer:
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Avignon hotel
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Riders:
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2 riders
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6 riders
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Trip Brochure (PDF) 
Trip Rating
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Rates and Dates for 2012
Rates include:
7 nights double occupancy in ** 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 | 2012 | 8 day Self guided walking tour | 8d / 7n | €895 | $1200 |
| Single supplement | €320 | $430 |
| Small group supplement (1 only) | €605 | $815 |
| Group discount (4+) pp | (€85) | ($105) |
| Group discount (5) pp | €0 | $0 |
| Group discount (6) pp | €0 | $0 |
Transfer Option:
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2012
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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 or Marseille.
Tour Dates for 2012
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2012
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03/25
- 06/14
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8d / 7n
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8 day Self guided walking to...
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2
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Reserve
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2012
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09/06
- 11/29
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8d / 7n
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8 day Self guided walking to...
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2
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Reserve
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Trips can start any day during the season
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Rates do not include:
Transportation to Avignon, all lunches and dinners not listed on the itinerary, drinks, items of personal nature.
Days 1 & 8 : From Avignon SNCF center station. Short walk to hotel. From Avignon TGV to Avignon Center by shuttle bus : 10 minutes - 3 euros round trip.
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. (approx. 35 min. 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. (approx. 40 min. 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, Marseille-Marignane
Train station:
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 or Marseille.
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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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Passport and Visa Requirements:
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 NoteFranc. more
Mediterranean Climate...
The Provençal climate is characterized by the bright and ever-present Provençal sun. The winds and rains, though sporadic, can be quite strong.
Winter is most often mild and sunny, with incredibly clear skies. A
great season for walking and cycling, and incredible lighting: Alpilles,
Dentelles de Montmirail, Luberon, the islands and the Côte d’Azur.
Autumn & Spring, with their summer-like days, can sometimes bring
with them more abundant rains. Magnificent seasons to explore Provence
by bike or by foot.
Summer is very hot and dry, with occasional thunderstorms that cool the
air. Walking is great in the interior of Provence, above 1000 m (3300
ft) in altitude to avoid the heat: Cevennes, Alpes de Haute Provence,
back country of Nice, Mercantour nature park…
Cycle through all of Provence in the mornings and late afternoons,
coasting with the gentle breeze; get a good sieste in the shade of the
plane trees during the hottest part of the day.
The mistral is a strong and turbulent wind that blows in gusts. It
cools the hot summers and produces a brisk chill in the winter. It is
always accompanied by the sun, an intense blue sky, and spectacular
visibility.
Monthly Highlights & Average Temperatures...
April - a festival of flowers in the garrigue and cherry blossoms (5 C to 17 C)
May - fragrant, yellow broom and deep, red poppies (10 C to 20 C)
June - picking cherries (12 C to 25 C)
July & August - lavender fields and the chant of cicadas (15 C to 31 C)
September & October - grape harvest and deep colours (15 C to 27 C)
November, December & January - thyme and rosemary.The olive harvest and truffle hunting (Dec/Jan - 0 C to 10 C)
February - almond trees and mimosa along the Côte d’Azur (2 C to 11 C)
March - apricot trees (4 C to 15 C)
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Your Lodgings: Charming 2* hotels and B&Bs in Avignon, Vacqueyras, Le Barroux, Malaucène and in Vaison
Your Meals: Delicious flavours characteristic of Southern France - 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners in the hotels or local restaurants. Breakfasts : continental. Dinners : 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 any dinners not included in itinerary.
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Pace:
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easy level of walking - 4 to 5 hours per day
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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
~$1,200.00
Dates :
March - June, Sept. - Nov
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