Walking Tours
On this self guided short walking holiday you will follow Van Gogh's footsteps into the most secret of the Alpilles landscapes. You will spend time in the artsy town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, the spectacular village of Les Baux-de-Provence, the picturesque village of Maussane-les-Alpilles and its olive mills. Finally, visit the Roman City of Arles where Van Gogh arrived in the late 19th Century and this beautiful region inspired some of his greatest work. Experience the chiselled teeth of the Alpilles Mountains that soar high above the Rhône Valley, the sunflower fields, the Mistral winds that rhythmically sweep the lone Cypress tree. Your trip ends in Arles, the 'Rome' of Provence. An easy short walking break, ideal for families, under the great lights of Provence.
Today, your trip starts in Avignon. Upon arrival, at any time during the day, stay inside Avignon's Fortified City for the first night. Discover the beauty of one of Provence's great cities. Dinner on your own and overnight stay in Avignon.
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Avignon covered market, which is open very morning (except Mondays). The remainder of the morning it free morning in Avignon before you will be transferred to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence after lunch. The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure. You will have the option to join the 'Van Gogh's' walking tour in and around town. Dinner on your own and overnight stay in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Meals: Breakfast
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After breakfast you may have the opportunity to visit Saint-Rémy-de-Provence market (open in Wednesdays and Saturdays) before visiting Saint-Paul de Mausole, which is the former Monastery where Van Gogh spent the last year of his life. From there head up a quiet valley, following a botanical path, through the ridge of the Alpilles Mountains and to the 'Rocher des deux trous' seeing views that are outstanding. You then have two options, either leisurely stroll back down the mountain or take a breathtaking path on a rocky crest, which will add a bit of adventure and a lot of 'wow' to your day's walk (followed by the same leisurely stroll back down the mountain). Note that the second option is a more challenging walk in an otherwise easy walking holiday and you may not feel comfortable completing it unless you have some walking experience on jagged and uneven paths. Dinner on your own and overnight in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, if you missed out yesterday you may have the opportunity to visit Saint-Rémy-de-Provence market (Wednesdays and Saturdays) today. Back to the ridge of the mountain, you follow a track through the brush, among thyme and cistus flowers, with open views of the mountains to the north and the flatlands to the south. You then descend a winding track through a forestry path and reach the village of Maussane-les-Alpilles through the olive groves. Dinner on your own and overnight stay in Maussane-les-Alpilles. Meals: Breakfast
Today you may be able to visit Maussane-les-Alpilles market (Thursdays). From Maussane-les-Alpilles, stroll through the golf course via a hidden path, climbing up to the Medieval Village of Les Baux-de-Provence. Exiting the village from its Medieval Gate you descend back into the plains, via canals and olive groves returning to Maussane-les-Alpilles. Dinner on your own and overnight stay in Maussane-les-Alpilles. Meals: Breakfast
Today, take a morning transfer from Maussane-les-Alpilles to Les Baux-de-Provence to the start of your walk. After climbing to the rounded summit above the village, it's an undulating stroll along the ridge. Walk along the entire western edge of the mountain, until its very end and as it descends into the plains, see the Romanesque St. Gabriel Chapel. From here you will be transferred to Arles. In Arles you may have the opportunity to visit the market on (Wednesdays and Saturdays). Dinner on your own and overnight stay in Arles. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will end your trip in Arles. Individually transfer for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (wi)
