DATES
Sun 22nd June 2025
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Sun 29th June 2025
7 nights
Have you ever wanted to walk in Lavender fields and immerse yourself in the joys of Provence in Southern France. We believe we have found the perfect experience with Nicole, our local guide and staying in a traditional hotel run by Marie in the village of Suze-la-Rousse. This is a fabulous trip by train with Avignon being a main station with good connections to the UK and across Europe.
SUMMARY
Date: Sunday 22nd June to Sunday 29th JuneGuide: Nicole de Vere Green
Walking Grade: Goat 2
Max elevation: 300 metres
Terrain: There are hills but not mountains. Fairly steady paths with a few rocky places. Bring walking poles if you need them.
Max distance: 15km or 10miles
Highlights:
Walking in lavender fields
Visiting the majestic Roman Aqueduct The Pont du Gard
Base: Les Aiguières en Provence is an 18th-century stone house set in a quiet, enclosed garden. You will experience the best of Provence hospitality hosted by Marie the owner. We are in the village of Suze la Rousse. The hotel has a lovely garden and swimming pool for relaxing time.
Arrivals: Please get to Avignon by 16.00 for a pick up from the train station . It is a 50 minute journey to our hotel.
We can arrange pick ups from Nimes Airport ( the nearest) or Marseilles or Montpellier at a small extra cost.
Departures: Departure is after breakfast on Sunday 29th and there are no activities that day. The transfer to Avignon will be at 10.30am.
Price: £2150 per person all inclusive of ..
- Ensuite accommodation in a traditional Provence hotel
- All breakfasts and evening meals at the hotel with wine included
- Picnic lunches or lunches in local cafes/restaurants on 6 walking days
- Local guiding
- WalkingWomen personalised support
- Pick up and return transport from and to Avignon
- Local transport required throughout the week
- A comprehensive itinerary to show you the best of the area
Not included:
- Travel to Avignon, France
If you bring a friend/partner and share a room the price is £2,000 per person.
DETAILS
Suze-la-Rousse is a picturesque village in Drôme Provençale, known for its 12th-century medieval château, a historic military fortress. Surrounded by 1,600 hectares of AOC vineyards, lavender fields, and truffle orchards, the village offers charming cobblestone streets with local shops, bars, and restaurants, embodying the rustic beauty of Provence.
Amongst walks and visits we will also go to a local French market, taste cheese, wine, olives and other local produce. This is a cultural trip as well as a walking holiday.
We expect to split our days into two walks depending on the heat. A morning walk of a couple of hours (approx. 5/7 kms) and another one in the afternoon or early evening.
We will take a picnic lunch or stop in a local simple restaurant for the ‘plat du jour’.
Each evening we will eat together in our hotel and there will be plenty of time to enjoy the garden and the pool.
ITINERARY
We will provide a detailed itinerary nearer the time once we are more sure of the weather. This is to give an idea of what to expect.
There will be options offered during the week of canoeing,cycling and others activities as well as walking.
Day 1: Arrival in Avignon. Meet Up for transfer in Avignon.
Settle in to accommodation. Introductions and briefing on the week ahead.
Evening activities include an orientation walk and perhaps a swim.
Day 2: Walk to include Troglodytes, ruins, and viewpoints.
Visit and tasting of local farm products (honey, cheese, or olives).
Evening wine tasting.
Day 3: Walk in Gardon Gorges and Pont du Gard.
Evening Visit to Avignon.
Day 4: Visit a typical French village market and walk in ochres with views of Mont Ventoux.
Free evening
Day 5: Morning walk in lavender fields
Afternoon easy cycling along the Rhone (electric bikes available for an extra charge). Guided visit of a famous Rhone village
Free Evening
Day 6: Early morning walk and swim in the Gorges d’Ardeche.
Local heritage visit (castle, amphitheater).
Day 7: Walk with picnic lunch as a grande finale
Day 8 : Return to the train station or airport after breakfast
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