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Off The Beaten Track
Most of our holidays take place in quiet, unspoilt
destinations where a distinct local identity thrives.
Walking in these off the beaten track places mean
quiet trails and beautiful landscapes that have little
changed over the years.
We have singled out some highlights from our
walking holiday in a little known corner of Provence:
Secret Provence, Tour of the Baronnies

Secret Provence:
TOUR OF THE BARONNIES

“We had a great me seeing parts of Provence we
would never have known.” A. Gilliver.
“Accommoda on was higher standard than I expected
and a real treat...a real bespoke service and a desire to
be off the beaten track—my kind of holiday and a real
gem.” S. Macfarlane
Weather with You
The Baronnies has over 300 days of sunshine a year making it an ideal destination
for a walking holiday. Sheltered by the
mountains, its position and distinct climate
give the region a remarkable light.

Senses Working Overtime

Avenues & Alleyways

The Baronnies is a region where wild
Thyme, Lavender, herbs and pine produce a
wonderfully scented landscape. Each corner
of this fascinating area has its own characteristics. Rocky bluffs and cliffs define
summit tops from which steep slopes
marked by ravines descend into narrow
gorges or wide fertile valleys covered in
Lavender, fruit trees and olive groves. Oak
forests, scrub and moorland add to the
tapestry of vegetation covering the hills.

The historic legacy of the region is rich;
Hannibal, the Carthaginian leader,
crossed the Baronnies with his elephants
around 200BC. There are a large number
of well-preserved fortified medieval
villages clinging to steep hillsides. Their
towers, walls and alleyways altered by a
succession of historic events that have
marked the region. One of the prettiest
and most spectacular is Montbrun-lesBains.

All Kinds of Everything
The double influence of the Alps and the
Mediterranean has created an exceptionally
rich fauna and flora including orchids such
as the Sabot de Venus, vultures, chamois,
wolves and wild boar.

SELF GUIDED
Grade:

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Profile: 6 days walking between guest houses.
Graded as moderate or moderate/challenging depending on your choices. The moderate grade has
average distances of 14km with 350m of ascent.
There is one rest day and one longer day at 20km
with 760m of ascent. Challenging grade includes the
options of ascending two summits and doing a walk
on the rest day. Some small sections can be quite
steep & it would be unwise to do this holiday if you
suffered from vertigo. Paths are generally good and
well defined.

What’s Included:

More
Off the Beaten Track
Walking Holidays:
Tranquil Auvergne Trail Page 51
Quieter Side of Dordogne:
Villages of Correze Page 45
Beautiful Brionnais: Secret Hills
of Burgundy Page 23
Pyrenees Balcony Trail:
Azun Valley Page 34

7 nights' Full Board accommodation. Full walking notes and maps, transport of
luggage between guest houses

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