High Point Holidays Walking Holidays Brochure 2019 2019 | Page 32

French Fjords: Calanques National Park
The Calanques National Park offers a truly amazing landscape of fjords, where deep valleys have been drowned by the clear
blue Mediterranean Sea. The rugged cliffs gleam white, rising high above the sea, forming this stunning & dramatic coastline.
Highlights
Secluded beaches enclosed by spectacular cliffs with
azur blue waters
Superb panoramic views from lofty summits
Based in the charming small port of Cassis
Mediterranean climate makes this walking holiday
perfect for winter, spring or autumn
4 & 6 night version also possible with further walk
options available in your walking guide
Dates: 1-15 June & 15-30th Sept also possible but
higher risk of closure of paths due to risk of fire
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Self Guided Walking
5 nights/4 days walking
Distances: 11-15km per day
Ascent: 450-750m per day
When: 1 March to 31 May & 1 Oct to 30 Nov
Accomm: Small guest house in Cassis
Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Centre-based
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Arrival: Trans-
fer from
Marseille train
station to
Cassis Taxi or shuttle bus & train to
Ciotat to follow 400m high
cliff top to Cassis with superb
views. Arrival in Cassis is
spectacular Short bus to Gineste. Trail
on circuit overlooking Les
Calanques to reach ridge-
line of Cret de Saint
Michel. Short bus trip back Explore the beautiful inlets of
Port Miou, Port Pin & Port d’En
Vau. Climb to Valley d’En Vau to
return via plateau du Mussu-
guires and the Pas des Marmots Short bus to Luminy, climb to
Escampons ridge to descend
to Sormiou Calanques and
then port of Morigou and
then summit Mont Luminy
11km +580m 15km +750m 13km +450m 14km +700m
Transfer to
Marseille
train station
after break-
fast
Historic Hill-top Villages of Drome Provencale
Traverse the Drome Provencale from Crest in the Drome Valley, through the scented lavender fields and vines of the Cote du
Rhone to the olive groves of Nyons in the Baronnies. Varied & beautiful landscapes linked by stunning historic perched villages.
Highlights
"We loved this holiday - … arriving tired but ready for a
lovely dinner was marvellous. Delicious picnic lunches with
fabulous views were definitely our style. We enjoyed the
beauty & variety of walking valley to valley. We especially
enjoyed walking along the ridges. " M. Brodhead, UK
Delightful, quality guest houses full of character in
historic properties
A multitude of landscapes & vegetation with lavender
fields, vines, olives groves & forest
Wonderful perched villages: Bourdeaux, Venterol,
and Poet Laval
Beautiful rolling hills and craggy summits
Choice of walks on 2 of the days
Option of extra night at Poet Laval for rest day or
extra walking route supplied
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Self Guided Walking
7 nights/6 days walking
Distances: 17-22km per day
Ascent: 340-1050m per day
Day 1
Day 2
Arrival: Traverse under Roche
Crest by Colombe to reach
Saou village at the
train
spectacular entrance
to the Saou Valley
20km +650m
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When: 1 April to 6 July & 24 Aug to 31 Oct
Accomm: Quality guest houses, 4 with swimming pools
Basis: B&B plus 5 lunches & 4 evening meals
Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Moderate: pass through
pretty villages, Francillon &
Poet Celard. Challenging:
Summit Grand Pomerolle
descend to Bourdeaux Explore
Bourdeaux, reach
Dieulefit, famous
for pottery. Day
ends at Poet Laval Traverse forest,
vines & laven-
der to reach Lez
Valley and
Roche St Secret
17/22km +400/950m 19km +650m 18km +590m
Day 6
Linear Trail
Day 7 Day 8
Traverse slopes to
Pegue & Rousset les
Vignes or climb to La
Lance (1340m) Explore Venterol
before traversing
slopes as vines
give way to olive
groves of Nyons Depart by
bus from
Nyons
after
breakfast
20km +340/1050m 17km +500m
Provence & Mediteranean, France & Spain. Self Guided Walking Holidays