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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

Special Interest

Culture & History, Fine Wine & Cuisine, Geological Wonders, 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

Experience the charms of this distinctive region warmed by the Mediterranean sun. Journey through a landscape captured on canvas by Cézanne, Picasso and van Gogh, where the promise of leisurely strolls through timeless villages and rugged countryside awaits. From the herb-scented trails of the Alpilles to the hilltop towns of the Lubéron, savor dramatic vistas and enjoy intimate glimpses into the daily lives of the welcoming Provençal people.

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Day 1 Les Baux-de-Provence

Meet in Avignon Explore the Alpilles Mountains and discover a windswept world of limestone crags dotted with oak, pine and cypress trees Arrive in Les Baux, a medieval village perched high on a rocky plateau above the mysterious Val d’Enfer Sip on potent pastis and engage in a round of pétanque, a traditional Provençal game.

Days 2-3 St-Remy-de-Provence

Wander Les Baux’s narrow cobblestone footpaths and investigate the castle ruins before enjoying a tour and tasting at Moulin du Calanquet, a family-run olive oil mill Take an afternoon stroll to the artisan village of St-Rémy Experience St-Rémy at your leisure, exploring the vibrant outdoor marché Join Marie-Charlotte Bouton - local historian, van Gogh scholar and author - on an exploration of van Gogh’s Provence Hike along the base of the Alpilles, past vineyards and olive orchards, to Château Romanin After a private tour and wine tasting, return to St-Rémy.

Days 4-6 Saignon

Shuttle to the village perché of Gordes Walk to the village of Roussillon, adored by artists for centuries because of its striking natural surroundings Roam the ancient streets of Saignon, said to be one of the ten oldest villages in France Explore the Grand Lubéron and its fragrant foothills, wild limestone cliffs, rural valleys and medieval villages carved out of the topography.

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

It's the attention to details and careful trip management that makes Backroads trips so fantastic. On this trip, French tongue twisters, awesome picnics, exposure to local people and customs, and the leaders' love of the area made it a delight. This trip was consistently fun and had a great combination of planned activities and free time.
Jill Holdaway - San Jose, CA

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THE SWEET LIFE : Casual Inns

Auberge de la Benvengudo

Les Baux-de-Provence (1 night): Nestled in a tranquil garden, this hotel offers a swimming pool, a tennis court and comfortable rooms furnished with antiques.

Hotel Gounod

St-Rémy-de-Provence (2 nights): Situated in St-Rémy’s center, this quiet hotel offers a garden, swimming pool and individually decorated guest rooms, each with a king-size bed, a terrace and luxurious Provençal amenities.

Auberge du Presbytere

Saignon (2 nights): Located in the heart of historic Saignon, this inn has guest rooms adorned in Provençal style and a restaurant featuring regional cuisine made from the freshest local ingredients.

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Auberge de la Benvengudo

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Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Level 1 2 Route Options Available
  • 2.8, 4.7 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 2 to 4 2 Route Options Available
  • 6.5, 10 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • 4.3, 5.5, 9.4 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
  • Walking Tour
Day 4
  • Levels 2 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • 5.7, 6.8, 10.6 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 2 to 4 2 Route Options Available
  • 6, 9.3 miles
  • 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Walking Tour 1.5 hours

Level 5 option available upon request. Please ask your Trip Leader for details.

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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+
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