Tour Overview
This energetic one week hike will take us through an area of Provence that is contained mainly in the Alpes-de-Haute Provence. We'll enjoy wonderful walks on old Roman paths and through quaint villages during the day, then taste the gastronomic delights of world renowned french cuisine in the evening. We stay in small, simple, family run hotels and our main bags are transported ahead for us by taxis. The terrain is varied, wild and remote - a rugged landscape of maquis, scrub, gorse and lavender - never soft nor gentle. The highlight of our walk will be the Grand Canyon du Verdon, the deepest limestone gorge in Europe, spectacularly set at the point where Mediterranean France meets the foothills of the Alps.
Itinerary:Day 1 Join Nice; drive St-André-les-Alpes.
2 Walk through forests to Castellane (6-7hrs).
3 In Castellane; walk to summit of Robion, 1660m (6hrs).
4 Hike to La Palud-sur-Verdon via Point Sublime (6-7hrs).
5 Walk through magnificent Gorges du Verdon (7-8hrs).
6 Walk to Moustiers-Ste-Marie (9-10hrs).
7 Optional explorations on foot; optional walk above Moustiers.
8 Drive Nice; tour ends.
(Reference ID: EXWP)
Prices
Date: Base Price05/31/2009: $1,410
06/07/2009: $1,410
07/26/2009: $1,430
09/13/2009: $1,430
09/20/2009: $1,430
06/06/2010: $1,490
07/25/2010: $1,490
All prices are in US dollars and do not include international airfare, unless otherwise noted.
Prices displayed are based on the lowest season base price and assume double occupancy. Prices are shown in U.S. dollars and may or may not include administrative fees, taxes, meals, airfare (where applicable) and Single Supplements. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
Trip Information
Accomodations and comfort level:
7nights hotel - in standard hotel accommodation
Are meals included?
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 2 dinners included.
Notes :
This short, hotel-based walking trip is graded moderate. Trails are usually rocky and there are some challenging ascents and descents (up to about 900m per day) but the rewards are spectacular. Luggage is transported between hotels, so you can walk unencumbered.
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