Fields of Lavender in Provence, France.
Gordes, Provence, France
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Provence Active Culinary Walking & Hiking Tour

Vibrant Village Markets & Classic French Fare

Couples, Friends & Solos

6 days 5 nights

Activity Level: 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From: $5,499 - $5,849 pp dbl occ

($1,350 for sgl occ)

"Provence is made for cooking," raves writer Luke Barr in Travel + Leisure. On our walking tour, you'll hike in the very forests, fields and orchards that nurture each produit du terroir. Sample wine where the grapes are grown. Visit vibrant markets full of fresh French produce and delicious regional delights. Expand your culinary repertoire alongside our charming local friends. Provence was built for this. And so were you.

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France Provence Active Culinary Walking & Hiking Tour map

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Start/End Avignon

Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

Highlights

  • Learn about the secrets of classic Provençal dishes in a private cooking class with a creative local chef
  • Stroll through atmospheric markets and meet merchants peddling the fresh flavors of the Luberon
  • Enjoy locally grown olives, goat cheese wrapped in oak leaves, herbes de Provence and other specialties
  • Hike pristine routes through limestone hills, celebrated perched villages and picturesque vineyards

Itinerary

Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
6 Days Premiere Hotels
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Day 1
Description

Kick off your walking and cooking tour with a hike in the Alpilles, a limestone mountain range surrounded by olive trees and orchards | Have an immersive art experience at Carrières de Lumières | Wander the spellbinding streets of Les Baux-de-Provence, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France | Discover classic Provençal recipes during a picnic lunch at a traditional winery | Enjoy a glass of crisp rosé and taste local olive oil | Rose gardens, cypress trees and Relais & Châteaux luxury await.

Accommodations
Patio dining at Palazzo Viceconte
Baumanière
Les Baux-de-Provence
| Premiere Hotel

An enchanting hideaway in the heart of the Alpilles Mountains with magnificent gardens. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
 

Days 2-3
Description

Hike a ridge trail above Les Baux through fragrant pine trees overlooking the Alpilles | Admire Le Rocher des Deux Trous, a fascinating geological feature | Join chef Yvan Cadiou for an exclusive hands-on cooking class | Alongside a local art historian, gaze at the same landscape painted by van Gogh over a century ago | Discover iconic St-Rémy-de-Provence | Do as the locals do and engage in a friendly game of pétanque | Lounge by the pool at our peaceful country retreat.

Accommodations
Exterior view of Le Chateau des Alpilles
Le Château des Alpilles
St-Rémy-de-Provence
| Premiere Hotel

A refined 19th-century manor house in the same family for more than 40 years and lovingly cared for by three generations of women. (pool)

Days 4-6
Description

Voyage further into the Luberon Valley—the land of honey, lavender and cherries immortalized in Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence | Hike past Provençal farms, cypress groves and vineyards | Visit idyllic perched villages like ocher-hued Roussillon and Gordes | Hike past oak groves and truffle farms | Explore lovely Bonnieux, perhaps climbing the 12th-century church tower for views of the valley below | Savor unforgettable cuisine at our final feast together | A dreamy morning in elegant Gordes ends at medieval Sénanque Abbey, a quintessential image of Provence.

Accommodations
The pool at Hôtel Les Bories & Spa
Hôtel Les Bories & Spa
Gordes
| Premiere Hotel

This Small Luxury Hotels of the World member features an exquisite restaurant, a tranquil setting and stunning views of the Luberon. (pool, spa)
 

The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.

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Activity Level: 1-4

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.

Route notes

The terrain on this trip includes forested mountain trails, paved and dirt roads, limestone hill paths and village walkways.

Daily Route Options

* Includes shuttle.
Day 1
Walking & Hiking
Level 2 | 5 miles | 500 ft. gain
Day 2
Walking & Hiking
Level 2 | 4 miles | 800 ft. gain
Level 3 | 7 miles | 1000 ft. gain
Level 4 | 10 miles | 1100 ft. gain
Day 3
Other
Cooking Class with Yvan Cadiou (4 hours)
Walking & Hiking
Level 2 | 4 miles* | 400 ft. gain
Day 4
Other
St-Rémy Market Visit (2 hours)
Level 4 | 6 miles | 1300 ft. gain
Walking & Hiking
Level 1 | 4 miles* | 100 ft. gain
Day 5
Walking & Hiking
Level 2 | 5 miles* | 800 ft. gain
Level 3 | 7 miles* | 1000 ft. gain
Level 4 | 8 miles* | 1300 ft. gain
Day 6
Walking & Hiking
Level 1 | 2 miles* | 400 ft. gain
Level 3 | 7 miles* | 1000 ft. gain
Level 4 | 8 miles* | 1300 ft. gain
Other
Walking Tour of Gordes (1 hour)

What's Included

  • All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
  • Snacks and beverages between meals
  • Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
  • Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
  • Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
  • Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
  • All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
  • Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
  • On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
  • Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
  • Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
  • Park and other entry fees
  • Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
  • Select coach transfers
  • Baggage transfers and porterage

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