Secret Trails of Provence (self-guided)
7 days from US $1,495 pp twin share
With each turn in your path on this self-guided adventure, the Luberon Mountains offer a new discovery: 1000 year-old perched villages rising spectacularly from the valleys below, many of which are considered amongst the most beautiful in France; open fields laden with poppies and wildflowers; centuries’ old stone huts that offer the most intimate of picnic spots; beautiful trails far off the beaten track. Beginning in the town of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, with its antiques and Venice-like canals, your journey will take you through the mysterious springs of Fontaine de Vaucluse, famed villages such as Gordes and Bonnieux with some of France’s most beautiful walking paths linking it all together.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. |
| 2 | Walk from Fontaine de Vaucluse through cedar forests to Cabrières. Continue to the beautiful village of Gordes, perched atop the cliff of the Vaucluse Plateau (4-5 hours). |
| 3 | Circular walk through thyme-laden fields into the Senancole Valley. Return to Gordes (3-4 hours). |
| 4 | Walk to the quaint town of Saint Panthaleon, with superb views of the Calavon Valley. Continue to the little-known village of Goult, long ago carved from limestone (4-5 hours). |
| 5 | Walk past the ruins of ancient stone farmhouses to the tiny medieval village of Lacoste. Continue to Bonnieux. Explore its beautiful town squares and 12th century church (3-4 hours). |
| 6 | Cedar forest loop walk, with views from the Alps to the Mediterranean (4 hours). |
| 7 | Transfer back to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Trip ends upon arrival. |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
7 days |
Trip Code |
PEST |
Activities |
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| Walking (Moderate), Self-Guided (Moderate) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 2 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| France | |
Start City |
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| L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France | |
End City |
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| L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France | |
