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Itinerary for Van Gogh's Footsteps



Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival in Avignon
You can arrive in Avignon any time during the day. Discover the beauty of one of Provence’s great cities.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Avignon


Day 2: Saint Rémy de Provence
Free morning in Avignon, during which you can wander through the covered market (except on Mondays - no market). Transfer after lunch to St Remy de Provence. Free afternoon in St Remy, with the option to follow the “Van Gogh’s” walking tour in and around town.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Saint Rémy


Day 3: Walk around St Rémy de Provence
If you are in St Remy de Provence on a Wednesday or Saturday, make sure to visit the market in the morning.
From St. Rémy you pass St. Paul de Mausole, the former monastery where Van Gogh spent the last year of his life. From there you head up a quiet valley, following a botanical path to the ridge of the Alpilles mountains, and to the “Rocher des deux trous”. From here the views are outstanding... You then have two options: either a leisurely stroll back down the mountain or a breathtaking path on a rocky crest, adding a bit of adventure and a lot of “wow” to the day’s walk (followed by the same leisurely stroll back down the mountain…).
Note that the second option is a more challenging walk in an otherwise easy walking holiday, and you may not feel comfortable completing it unless you have some walking experience on jagged and uneven paths.
Hiking about 3h (10 km) +250m /-250m OR 6h (18 km)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Saint Rémy


Day 4: Saint Rémy de Provence to Les Baux de Provence
Heading back to the ridge of the mountain, you follow a track through the bush – among thyme and citrus flowers – with open views of the mountains to the north and the flatlands to the south. Soon the medieval village of Les Baux appears, perched dizzyingly on its rocky spur, with the ruins of its 1000 year-old castle.
Hiking about 3h30 +270m / -100m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Les Baux de Provence


Day 5: Hike to Maussane
You dip down into the plains, where the prestigious olive groves carpet the landscape, their silvery leaves glistening in the sun. You can taste some of the local olive oils and specialties in Maussane, a quaint Provençal town, Then, you will need some energy to climb back towards Les Baux on a hidden path behind the village...
Hiking about 4h30 + 250m / - 250m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Les Baux de Provence


Day 6: Les Baux de Provence to Arles
After climbing to the rounded summit above the village, it’s an undulating stroll along the ridge. You walk along the entire western edge of the mountain, and until its very end, as it descends into the plains, to the Romanesque St. Gabriel chapel.
Transfer to Arles after your hike.
Hiking about 5h30 +100m / -350m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Arles


Day 7: Departure
End of trip after breakfast.

NOTE: Path restrictions in the ALPILLES
From June 1st until September 30th 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's 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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Van Gogh's Footsteps
Tour Code: ZZ-FR-Hike12
7 days / 6 nights
Dates : Mar-Jun to Sep-Nov

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 - 03/31 7d / 6n 7 day Self guided walking to... 2 /6 Reserve
A 2024 04/01 - 06/25 7d / 6n 7 day Self guided walking to... 2 /6 Reserve
A 2024 09/01 - 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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Pace: Hiking 3 to 5 hours per day

Airport: Marseille
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