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Itinerary for Golden Islands



Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Note: The Golden islands (Port Cros & Porquerolles) have a strict security measure in place during the summer season (June 15th to September 30th) with regards to forest fires, including path restrictions. Whilst the inland paths on the island may be closed, the coastline paths always remain open. In the case of path restrictions the information centre on both islands will provide you with a map indicating the paths you may take.


Day 1: Arrival
Make your own way to Le Lavandou
Meals included: none
Overnight in Le Lavandou


Day 2: Porquerolles Island
A ferry crossing from Le Lavandou (45 mins, return tickets included) takes you to the island of Porquerolles, the biggest of the Golden islands. You reach the port and walk through its quaint hamlet. The rest of the island is highly protected, crossed in every direction by walking paths through pine forests. A short climb leads to a lookout where the entire island is at your feet, and the infinite expanse of the Mediterranean expands in the horizon. A winding path through the heather descends on soft zigzags back to the coastline.
Walking about 12km (3h15) + 150m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Le Lavandou


Day 3: Port Cros Island
A ferry takes you from the port of Le Lavandou to the island of Port Cros (return ticket included), 8km off the coast. The island is France’s smallest national park. Its dense forests of tree heather, strawberry trees and cork oaks, all untamed, makes for a veritable walking paradise.
Walking about 9km (3h) +250m - additional loop: 5.5km (2h) +150m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Le Lavandou


Day 4: Coastline Trail
Short taxi transfer to the start of your walk. Today’s walk is a mix of peaceful beach walking and steep but short climbs and descents along the coastline trail. You follow the “sentier littoral” that passes along pristine beaches, hidden coves, on paths laden with lavender and lone pine trees. The protected coastline is unspoilt and offers magnificent landscapes of jagged coast and turquoise waters. Halfway through the walk the Estagnol beach is the perfect lunch break, with is beachfront
restaurant serving grilled seafood. Transfer back to your hotel after the walk.
Walking about 10km (3h) limited climbing along the coastal path
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Le Lavandou


Day 5: Departure
After breakfast end of your trip.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the ferry boat schedules, the order of the walks in the doesn't always match with the one on our itinerary. Don't worry though, the order of the walk does not matter since you remain in the same hotel every night.
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Golden Islands
Tour Code: ZZ-FR-Hike17
5 days / 4 nights
Dates : March to November

Level : Fitness Level
Difficulty Levels Explained
1. Easy
Easy pace and an average-to-sedentary level of fitness. You should be in good health and fit enough for full day of normal sightseeing and walking.
2. Easy to Moderate
An average level of fitness or some experience with the featured activity is recommended.
3. Moderate
Requires you to have performed the featured activity regularly, with some periods on challenging terrain. Activities are mandatory and you may be traveling at high elevations. You need to be in good health and physical condition to enjoy these trips, with adequate muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.
4. Demanding
You must be extremely physically fit and are expected to hike or ride four to six hours over steep or more rugged terrain.
5. Strenuous
Prolonged hiking/biking on moderate to difficult terrain (five to nine hours a day).
May include high altitude, rugged terrain etc..

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Season Seasons  Min / MaxReserve
B 2024 03/01 - 03/25 5d / 4n 5 day Self guided walking to... 2 /6 Reserve
A 2024 03/26 - 09/30 5d / 4n 5 day Self guided walking to... 2 /6 Reserve
B 2024 10/01 - 11/15 5d / 4n 5 day Self guided walking to... 2 /6 Reserve
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