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Sample itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival
Your trip begins in the heart of Avignon, a medieval town on the banks of the mighty Rhône River. Avignon hides many treasures: the Pope’s palace, the 12th century bridge, the 14th century ramparts, and many museums and churches. Meander through a labyrinth of cobbled streets and discover cafés in open squares, shaded by plane trees.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Avignon


Day 2: St Paul de Mausole & Alpilles Crest
This morning, transfer to St Remy. You start your walk from the picturesque town and head into the Alpilles hills. Along the way, take the time to visit the Saint-Paul de Mausole monastery, where Van Gogh spent about a year, creating over 150 paintings, and some of his best work.
Hiking about 10 km (3h30) + 300m / - 300m // Longer walk option: 18km (6h) +550m/-550m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Saint Rémy


Day 3: Saint-Rémy to Oppidum
Today’s scenic forestry path hovers high above the valley, giving you spectacular views of the hills to the north and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Your walking path descends through the sculpted limestone “valley of hell” towards the perched village of Les Baux de Provence: its homes packed tightly and defiantly on top of the cragged rock, earning its listing as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Transfer to Gordes at the end of your walk.
Hiking about 12 km (4h) + 270m / - 100m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Gordes


Day 4: Walk to Sénanque |Abbey
Gordes is perched high above the Calavon valley, its majestic stone homes rising dramatically in concentric circles to its castle, crowning the village. Atop a vast plateau, you cross through lavender and thyme-laden fields dotted with old stone huts, on your way to Sénanque Abbey - a jewel of 12th century Romanesque architecture. You will have time to explore the abbey before returning to Gordes via a cobbled path.
Hiking about 11 km (3h30) + 320m / - 250m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Gordes


Day 5: Goult to Buoux
Short morning transfer to Goult, a timeless village of medieval homes and untouched by modern tourism. You walk among the ruins old stone farmhouses and to the village of Lacoste, crowned by the imposing ruins of the castle of the Marquis de Sade. Then you continue to Bonnieux, another gem of the Luberon and one of the centre-stage villages in Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence. Beyond Bonnieux, you enter in the Grand Luberon, walking alongside lavender fields before reaching Buoux castle, and the village of Buoux itself. Spectacular arrival at the Auberge des Seguins, in the depths of the Aiguebrun gorge.
Transfer at the end of the day to Bonnieux.
Hiking about 16.5 km (5h30) + 450m / - 350m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Bonnieux


Day 6: Buoux to Apt
Transfer from Bonnieux to Buoux, the start of your walk.
You walk along the base of the Aiguebrun canyon to the hidden hamlet of Sivergues. Its stone wall terraces are the only remains of the cultivated fields that once sprawled around the tightly-packed handful of homes. Continue through the vast lavender fields and truffle oak plantations to Saignon.
Transfer at the end of the day from Apt to Isle sur la Sorgue.
Hiking about 11 km (5h) + 400m / - 300m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Isle sur la Sorgue


Day 7: Departure
Your tour ends in l’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue after breakfast. Your accommodation is in the heart of the town, surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Sorgue river. The town’s Sunday market is among the most colourful in Provence. Lose yourself among a labyrinth of narrow streets and in the town’s warm, Provençal charm.

WARNING – Path restrictions
From July 1st until September 15th access to forest paths may be forbidden or partially restricted (access until 11:00am) if the risk of forest fire is high. Walks may vary due to weather conditions and dry season (lack of rain = forest fires). It is the client responsibility to get this information, that is featured no later than 6pm a day ahead. Clients can ask the reception to call for them, if they want to make sure they understand the instructions correctly. Any extra cost due to those restrictions (or to any other reason) will be at the clients’ charge (extra transfers). If the paths happen to be restricted - forbidden, we will do our best to offer alternative options.

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Best of Provence
Tour Code: ZZ-FR-Hike19
7 days / 6 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 - 04/29 7d / 6n 7 day Self guided walking to... 2 /6 Reserve
A 2024 04/30 - 09/30 7d / 6n 7 day Self guided walking to... 2 /6 Reserve
B 2024 10/01 - 11/15 7d / 6n 7 day Self guided walking to... 2 /6 Reserve
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