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January March May Thought the Alps in winter was all about skiing? Well, think again. If you are a small group of between 4 and 8 looking for some winter sun and wonderful landscapes, why not try snow shoeing in the Alps. We have guided holidays for novices as well as those looking for something more challenging. See page 44. The Calanques National Park on the Provence coast is an ideal early spring break. Enjoy stunning scenery and views where impressive cliffs surround wonderful drowned valleys. Tip: If you are looking for quiet trails and empty beaches, March is a great month to choose, with only the first week coinciding with French school holidays. See page 28. The height of spring is a great time to visit the stunning waterfalls and dramatic gorges of the Jura or the panoramic landscape of the beautiful Beaujolais region and taste their contrasting wines. See pages 17-21 February April Our self-guided walking holidays get under way. Walk the Pyrenees Coastal Trail between France and Spain. The Mediterranean sea keeps the Catalan coast mild, even in winter and pleasantly warm in the Spring and Autumn. See page 27. Spring truly gets under way in all but the higher altitudes. If you’re looking for warm weather, quiet trails and stunning medieval villages then why not take a look at either of our moderate walking holidays in the Luberon in Provence or the Tarn in south west France. See pages 33, 47 & 48. European Museum Night in France, where closing time of the museums is postponed to about 1am, allowing the public to visit by night, for free and see their collections in a different, unusual and more sensory way. In the UK 26 May – 10 June Salisbury International Arts Festival is one of the most respected arts festivals in the UK. Combine with our Wessex holiday Page 58 June In the UK, 21 - 25 June Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts takes place in Pilton, Somerset. In addition to contemporary music, the festival hosts dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts. Glastonbury is the largest greenfield festival in the world, and is now attended by around 175,000 people. West Mendips Explorer, page 61 [email protected] 13