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Secret Provence: Tour of the Baronnies Explore Les Baronnies, an unspoilt corner of France where the Alps meet the Provence with beautiful fortified medieval villages clinging to rocky mountain sides. Wild thyme, lavender, herbs and pine produce a wonderfully scented landscape. Highlights Historic villages of Montbrun les Bains & Sault Favourable climate with 300 days of sunshine per year Great local cuisine and fine local wines in beautiful guest houses Exceptionally rich array of flora and fauna Transfers between Carpentras & Montbrun les Bains at start & end of holiday Choice of moderate or more challenging options on 3 of the days • • • • Self Guided Walking 7 nights/6 days walking Distances: 14-20km per day Ascent: 120-770m per day Day 1 Day 2 Arrival: Ascend to rocky Trans- slopes of Col de la Bohemienne. Reach fer le Poet en Percip 20km +750m "(We enjoyed) the scenery and staying with local people and having home- cooked food and local wine." J. Holliman, UK When: April, May, June, Sept & Oct Accomm: Guest houses & a small hotel Basis: Full Board or Linear Trail Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Rest day at Lahonas (relax by the pool) or choice of local trails Ascend slopes of Mon- tagne du Buc. Option to summit. Guest house at Barret de Lioure Climb to summit of Motagne de Bergies or direct to Col de la Croix Blanche. Descend to lavender plains of Ferrasieres Gentle trail with lavender fields & for- ests to Sault Follow edge of the lavender plateau to Aurel & Mont- brun les Bains Depar- ture: Transfer 19km +380/650m 14/20km +360/770m 14/19km +350/730m 14km +120m 14km +400m Baronnies Explorer This multi-centred holiday is designed to allow you to explore the Baronnies Regional Park at your own pace. You decide the number of nights and places you want to stay and we create a holiday tailored to your interests. Highlights Varied walking through scented lavender fields, orchards, vines, wild scrub & forests Favourable climate with 300 days of sunshine per year Great local cuisine and fine local wines in beautiful guest houses Exceptionally rich array of flora and fauna Decide the number of nights & places you want to stay and we create a holiday tailored to your interests A car is necessary for this holiday • • • • Self Guided Walking 4 to 8 nights/3 to 7 days walking Distances: 6-18km per day Ascent: 280-630m per day Baronnies Overview When: April, May, June, Sept & Oct Accomm: Small guest houses many with pools Basis: See below for example holidays High Baronnies Vines, Olives & Orchards Short Break Walking Holiday 2 nights at each of the 4 locations with 8 nights and 7 days walking in total. All lunches and 6 evening meals included. 3 nights at Remuzat & 4 nights at La Honas with 7 nights and 6 days walking in total. All lunches and 6 evening meals included 3 nights near Nyons and 3 nights in Saint Jalle with 6 nights and 5 days walking in total. All lunches and 3 evening meals included 2 nights near Nyons and 2 nights at Remuzat with 4 nights and 3 days walking in total. All lunches and 4 even- ing meals included Up to 18km +630m Up to 17km +630m Up to 18km +500m Up to 18km +630m Centre-based Provence & Mediteranean, France & Spain. Self Guided Walking Holidays 31