HOTEL / GÎTE HOSTEL
TOUR CODE:
UBS
Experience the cultural and natural highlights of Provence
by foot
Provence in southern France has long been recognised for its outstanding
landscapes, attracting artists and tourists for centuries. This inspiring trip
explores the Luberon and Verdon areas of Provence, where market villages
abound and the walking opportunities are endless. FromApt experience high
limestone plateaus rich in flora and fields of poppies in spring or lavender
in late June and early July. A further highlight is the magnificent Gorges du
Verdon, the largest canyon in Europe. Visit a vineyard, the ruins of a 13th
century fort, lavender fields near to Digne les Bains and walk down to Point
Sublime for incredible views of the gorges with its fantastic turquoise river
plunging between the narrow rock walls. A final highlight is Jabron Valley
renown for its rich bird life including Golden eagles and buzzards.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Arrive Apt
2 |
Cross the Claparedes Plateau to the
Aiguebrun gorges (5-6hrs)
3 |
Explore Buoux fort ruins and return to Apt
(5-6hrs)
4 |
Bus to Castellane via medieval town of Digne les Bains
5 |
Walk
Castellane to Rougon experiencing the spectacular Verdon Gorges (6.5hrs)
6 |
From Rougon we pass superb view points of the gorges and the Jabron
Valley, rich in wildlife, reaching Trigance with time to wander through
it's medieval castle (6hrs)
7 |
Walk from Trigance through the middle of a
preserved forest to Castellane (6.5hrs)
8 |
Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: 
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7 breakfasts, 3 dinners
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5 nights in 2 star hotels /
guesthouses on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities and 2 nights in
gîte‑hostels in dormitories (option to upgrade to twin share room in hotel
‑ supplement applies)
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information pack including route notes & tourist
information
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luggage transfer
NOTES:
High season is from 24 Jun to 31 Aug and a supplement applies. An
upgrade to hotels on day 5 and 6 is available for a supplement.
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GUESTHOUSE / B&B / HOTEL
TOUR CODE:
UFR
A superb walk from the perfume capital of the world,
through charming villages of the Maritime Alps and with
breathtaking views over the Riviera coast
The French Riviera is well known for its glitz and glamour. Explore some of
the places that collectively add character and a more relaxed charm to the
region. Beginning in Grasse, perfume capital of the world with its Fragonard
factory, you follow some amazing paths to hilltops and across plateaus with
sweeping views to the coast and beyond. Visit the beautiful village of Gourdon
and explore the tunnels of the Gorges du Loup. Be enchanted by Vence with
its colourful flowers and markets that have inspired many famous artists,
painters and sculptors including Matisse and Dufy. Wonderful food and
hospitality compliment a visit to this eternally panoramic part of Provence.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Arrive Grasse
2 |
Walk to Pont du Loup (5-6hrs)
3 |
Walk to Gourdon and return to Pont du Loup via the plateau (5hrs)
4 |
Explore the Gorges du Loup en route to Courmes (6.5hrs)
5 |
Loop walk
to Courmettes mountain with views to Antibes (6hrs)
6 |
Walk to Vence via
the Saint Barnabe plateau (6hrs)
7 |
Loop walk from Vence with superb
views of the French Riviera coastline, 3 options of varying difficulty (1 to
6.5hrs)
8 |
Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: 
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7 breakfasts, 4 dinners
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7 nights in 2‑3 star hotels or gîtes
on a twin share basis
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luggage transfer
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information pack including route
notes & maps
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emergency hotline
NOTES:
High season is during May, Jun & Sep and a supplement applies.
French Riviera on Foot
8 DAY
SELF GUIDED
WALK
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Antibes
Nice
Gourdon
Vence
Beginning in Grasse, perfume capital of the
world, you follow some amazing paths to
hilltops and across plateaux with sweeping
views to the coast and beyond. Visit the
beautiful village of Gourdon and explore the
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du Loup.
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DATES 2015
Daily from 1 Apr to 31 Oct
Joining Apt
DATES 2015
Daily from 1 Feb to 24 Jun & 1 Sep
to 24 Nov
Joining Grasse
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