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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
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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
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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
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