Walking in Upper Provence
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Upper Provence walking highlights
Forcalquier
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The Luberon
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Valensole Plateau
What does an Upper Provence walking vacation entail?
For something more flexible and independent choose a self-guided tour, which can be tailored to your fitness levels and interests. Your walking specialist will book all your accommodation for you, will provide you with detailed route maps and notes, will transfer your luggage between hotels and will be on hand should you have any problems during your trip, but your days will be your own. Fancy ducking into that tiny farm selling miel á lavande, (lavender honey) or cooling off with a demi-pêche (a lager shandy flavoured with peach syrup) in a fountain-filled square? Go wild.
Where will I stay?
Whether you pick a small group or tailor made tour you can expect your accommodation in Upper Provence to be in small, family-run, and oh-so-Provencal guesthouses and hotels in the heart of the small towns and villages you pass through. Some trips will see you move most days, while others will base you in one hotel and arrange beautiful day walks in different parts of the region with transfers by private bus. While basic, the guesthouses offer clean, comfortable en-suite rooms in a relaxed and friendly setting. Some even have a pool for a cooling post-walk dip in the evening sunshine. You might be making the most of the home-cooked French delicacies on offer – start with some tapenade and bread, before tucking into a thyme-covered Luberon lamb chop washed down with a glass of chilled Provençal rosé – or eating in local restaurants where local produce purchased in the region’s markets, and local cuisine is a way of life.How fit do I need to be?
Our top France walking Vacation
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Experience real French culture while relaxing mindfully...
This trip runs every week (mid-March to mid-Nov) with a set itinerary but the length of stay & arrival date can be adjusted to your needs
Do I need to fly?
Happily, no – although you’ll want to think about adding a day or so either end of your trip to account for the significantly longer journey time by rail. The Eurostar will take you from London to Paris or Avignon, from where local services and the TGV (France’s high-speed network) serve Manosque and Forcalquier via Marseille and Aix-en-Provence and Nicee.As you’ll be exploring on foot- with minimal time spent on the road – staying in small, family-owned accommodations and eating in local restaurants and bars well off the beaten tourist trail in Provence, this type of vacation is by its very nature a responsible tourism powerhouse. So, do you really need to add an international flight into the mix?