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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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All meals included except 2 lunches and 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Avignon, France

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Culture & History, Fine Wine & Cuisine, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Romance &/or Honeymoon

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Provence Walking Vacations

Provence Walking

A Feast for the Senses from Les Baux to the Grand Luberon

Journey with Backroads through a landscape captured on canvas by Cézanne, Picasso and van Gogh, where leisurely strolls through timeless villages and rugged countryside await. Walk along the herb-scented trails of the Alpilles to hilltop towns of the Lubéron, savoring dramatic vistas and enjoying intimate glimpses into the daily lives of the Provençal people. All the while, you're treated to gracious hospitality in exquisite accommodations - the perfect way to experience the charms of this distinctive region warmed by Mediterranean sun.

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Day 1 Les Baux-de-Provence

Meet in Avignon Discover the Alpilles, a world of windswept crags dotted with oak, pine and cypress trees Arrive in medieval Les Baux, perched high on a rocky plateau above the Val d'Enfer, an eerie landscape pockmarked with caves and wildly eroded limestone.

Days 2-3 St-Remy-de-Provence

Wander Les Baux's narrow cobblestone lanes and investigate the castle ruins   Partake in a tour and tasting at the Moulin du Calanquet, a family-run olive oil mill Explore the vibrant village of St-Rémy with fountains, gardens, cheery cafés and tree-lined boulevards Marie-Charlotte Bouton, local historian, van Gogh scholar and author, introduces us to van Gogh's Provence Sample wines from the locally owned and run Château de Romanin.

Days 4-6 Gordes

Walk through the village of Roussillon, adored by artists for centuries for its striking natural surroundings, namely the Chaussée des Géants, a canyon radiant with 17 shades of ocher Roam the charming streets of Bonnieux in search of the perfect Provençal handicraft Explore the fragrant foothills of the Grand Lubéron and the limestone cliffs beyond Buoux Joined by our local guide, dive into the history of Gordes on a walking tour of this picture-perfect hilltop town.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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Trip praise

We had a wonderful time - walked our legs off, had beautiful scenery and weather, and pleasant companions and wonderful leaders. I could wish we'd had more time to enjoy the beautiful hotels and walk around the towns, but I wouldn't have wanted to give up any of the hiking time.There are only so many hours in a day. No significant negatives at all. We'll take away wonderful memories (and pictures) of the experience.
Robert Riopelle - Mill Valley, CA

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PROVENCAL INDULGENCE : Premiere Inns

La Cabro d'Or

Les Baux-de-Provence (1 night): An enchanting Relais & Châteaux member with a Michelin-starred restaurant and ivy-covered buildings surrounded by fountains, gardens and a pool.

Le Chateau des Alpilles

St-Rémy-de-Provence (2 nights): An elegant 19th-century manor house, nestled within 17 acres of peaceful parkland, and offering an inviting outdoor pool and spacious rooms appointed with period décor.

La Bastide de Gordes & Spa

Gordes (2 nights): A 12th-century fortress with splendid hilltop views, a swimming pool cradled by stone ramparts and a decadent Daniel Jouvance spa.

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La Bastide de Gordes & Spa

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Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Level 1  2 Route Options Available
  • 2.8, 4.3 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 2 to 4 2 Route Options Available
  • 6, 8 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • 4.5, 5.6, 10.9 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 3 to 4 2 Route Options Available
  • 7.4, 10.2 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 1 to 3 2 Route Options Available
  • 4.8, 7.6 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • Guided Walking Tour 1 hour
  • 0- 500 feet elevation gain

 

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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles