Côtes du Rhone Wine Trails
France Hiking + Walking Tours
A Trek through Enchanting Villages & Breathtaking Wine Landscapes of Provence
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- Length8 days
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Overview
If you love wine, then this self-guided walking vacation through Provence's famous wine-growing region is perfect for you!
Sight, smell, and taste awaken as you walk from vineyard to vineyard. The hills are infused with the aromas of thyme, rosemary, and pine, and the regional wines burst with complex and rich flavors. Add some delightfully strong goat cheese and bread dipped in local olive oil, and you have the perfect trailside picnic.
After a taxi transfer from beautiful, medieval Avignon, your itinerary leads through enchanting medieval hilltop villages perched above the Rhône valley and surrounded by endless fields of prestigious vineyards.
A diverse range of landscapes - including the Dentelles de Montmirail, a majestic collection of jagged limestone peaks that rise up over the Rhône Valley - offer magnificent hiking opportunities and stunning views. Mount Ventoux, the highest peak in Provence, provides a breathtaking backdrop to your scenic exploration of the region.
Let Provence awaken your senses and enjoy the good life in France!
Highlights
- Provence's wine-growing region
- Authentic small villages far from the tourist crowds
- Prestigious wine-making villages, Chateauneuf du Pape, Séguret, Gigondas and Vacqueyras
- Medieval towns of Vaison la Romaine & Avignon
- Séguret, listed among France’s most beautiful villages
- Wine tastings!
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Avignon
Day 2: Châteauneuf du Pape - Château Mont Redon - Châteauneuf du Pape, 7 or 5.3 mi. (11 or 8.5 km)
Day 3: Châteauneuf du Pape - Châteaux Vaudieu, Nalys, Solitude wineries - Séguret, 4.4 mi. (7 km)
Day 4: Séguret - Gigondas - Vacqueyras, 10.6 mi. (17 km)
Day 5: Vacqueyras - Le Barroux, 9.3 mi. (15 km)
Day 6: Le Barroux - Malaucène, 8 mi. (13 km)
Day 7: Malaucène - Le Crestet - Vaison la Romaine, 11.2 mi. (18 km)
Day 8: Vaison la RomaineEvery effort is made to update the routes, however, changes can occur on the ground due to various factors such as fallen trees, adverse weather conditions, or human activity. These factors can affect path signage.
Day 1: Arrival in Avignon
Avignon is a charming medieval town that boasts cobbled streets and a rich history, featuring landmarks such as the Pope's Palace and St. Benezet Bridge. At 4:30 pm, a taxi will transfer you from Avignon train station to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with the option to adjust the time and place to fit your arrival schedule. Check-in at your guesthouse in Châteauneuf du Pape is possible from 5 pm. The village, meaning "New castle of the Pope," was selected as the summer residence of the Popes of Avignon, and its hilltop castle ruins offer breathtaking views. The Popes introduced vines to the region in the 14th century, producing wines that have been famous for centuries. Enjoy an overnight stay in Avignon. We suggest that you arrive a day or two early to fully explore this ancient city, that offers a wealth of cultural and historical attractions, as well as a vibrant food and wine scene.Standard accommodation: Hotel Central
Upgraded accommodation: Hotel HorlogeDay 2: Châteauneuf du Pape - Châteaux Vaudieu, Nalys, Solitude wineries - Séguret, 4.4 mi. (7 km) | Elevation: + 100m / - 100m
Today, you explore Chateauneuf du Pape and its famous vineyards. Literally translated, “New castle of the Pope”, this village was chosen as the summer residence of the Popes of Avignon, complete with a castle built on a hilltop. It was the popes who brought the vines to the region in the 14th century, making the most delicions wines that have been famous for centuries. A splendid loop walk stays within the heart of the Chateauneuf appellation, strolling on farming tracks in between the parcels of vines of the three widely-known wine estates - Vaudieu, Nalys, and Solitude - all centuries-old. The reds are deep and heavily spiced, while the surprising whites have notes of almond, spice, and honeysuckle. Be sure to enjoy a wine tasting (or three!). Tonight you stay in Châteauneuf du Pape.Approx. walking time: 2 hrs. 45 min.
Standard accommodation: The Wine B&B
Upgraded accommodation: Château Fines RochesDay 3: Châteauneuf du Pape - Château Mont Redon - Châteauneuf du Pape, 7 or 5.3 mi. (11 or 8.5 km) | Elevation: + 150m / - 150m
Explore the famous vineyards and alongside red rocks that were deposited here 15,000 years ago at the end of the last ice age. These rocks absorb heat during the day and emit it at night, creating a constant warmth in the vineyards that helps produce powerful and spicy red wines. We recommend the full loop option, which includes a pass by the famous Château Mont Redon estate.The afternoon is yours to explore the charming Châteauneuf-du-Pape village at your leisure, wandering from one wine shop to the next and up to the castle, or you may choose to indulge in a half-day wine tour with a local wine expert. During the tour, you'll gain insights into the secrets of the vines and participate in a wine-tasting session, while learning about the concepts of terroir and appellation and refining your wine-tasting technique. Enjoy another night in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Dinner not included.
Approx. walking time: 4 hrs. 15 min. or 3 hrs 15 min. with shortcut
Standard accommodation: The Wine B&B
Upgraded accommodation: Château Fines RochesImportant Note: The Vaudieu, Nalys, and Solitude wineries are closed on Sundays (like most wine estates). However, Mont Redon is open for tastings on Sundays (although cellar visits are not possible). If your trip begins with the first walk on Sunday, we recommend that you do the Mont-Redon walk on Sunday and the Vaudieu, Nalys, and Solitude tour on Monday.
Day 4: Séguret - Gigondas - Vacqueyras, 10.6 mi. (17 km) | Elevation: + 350m / - 450m
After breakfast, a 30 minute transfer will take you to Séguret, the start of your hike and one of the most beautiful villages in France. You can ask the driver to drop you off in Gigondas to shorten the hike. On peaceful farm tracks above the Rhône Valley, you head towards Gigondas, which is renowned worldwide for its exquisite red wines. After reaching Gigondas, you'll climb up for a closer view of the breathtaking Dentelles de Montmirail, a perfect playground for those who love to walk and hike. On the descent, you arrive at Vacqueyras, which is also famous for its wine. You'll spend the night in Vacqueyras. Dinner not included.Approx. walking time: 5 hrs 30 min.
Standard accommodation: Le Pradet
Upgraded accommodation: Le MontmirailDay 5: Vacqueyras - Le Barroux, 9.3 mi. (15 km) | Elevation +/- 420
The wild slopes accompany you until you reach the ruins of a church, nestled next to age-old cave dwellings. Afterward, you'll descend towards Beaumes de Venise, where you can treat yourself to a glass of Muscat. The journey then continues to Le Barroux, a hilltop village that boasts a 12th-century castle and peaceful streets, away from the usual walking holiday routes. You'll spend the night in Le Barroux. Dinner not included.Approx. walking time: 4 hrs. 30 min.
Standard accommodation: Les Geraniums
Upgraded accommodation: Iris le SuzeDay 6: Le Barroux - Malaucène, 8 mi. (13 km) | Elevation: +/- 500m
Mt. Veloux's impressive silhouette beckons as you hike closer toward the mountain. Through shaded paths of pine and cedar, the route leads to the chapel of Piaut. This chapel was once a place of pilgrimage for locals during times of drought, where they climbed to pray for rain.After taking in the views, you'll descend the pilgrimage path toward Malaucène. Here, you'll have the option to add an additional loop to your trek. The loop covers a distance of 17 km with an elevation gain of +400m and a loss of -400m, taking approximately 5 hours to complete.
This loop will lead you deep into the heart of Mont Ventoux's densely forested northern slopes, away from the tourist crowds. Along a forestry road, 400m above the village, you'll enjoy views that stretch far into the Baronies mountains to the north. You'll also come across a picturesque chapel on a plateau that serves as a great picnic spot. The loop concludes with a steep descent down to the small hamlets in the plains, leading you back to Malaucène via quiet country roads, laden with truffle-oak plantations and orchards of all kinds.
Approx. walking time: 4 1/2 hr
Standard accommodation: Le Pont de l'Orme
Upgraded accommodation: Domaine des TilleusDay 7: Malaucène - Le Crestet - Vaison la Romaine, 9.9 mi. (16 km) | Elevation: + 400m / -280m
From Malaucène, you'll trek northward towards the hilltop village of Le Crestet, taking in the fragrant hillsides filled with thyme and rosemary. Continuing on, you'll arrive at the Gallo-Roman village of Vaison la Romaine, where you can take time to visit the largest archaeological site in France. Night in Vaison la Romaine. Dinner not included.Approx walking time: 6 hrs.
Standard accommodation: L’Evêché
Upgraded accommodation: BeffroiDay 8: Vaison la Romaine
Breakfast and the end of your tour in Vaison la Romaine. If you happen to be in Vaison on a Tuesday, make sure not to miss the great morning market that takes place year-round. Before finishing your walking holiday, take some time to explore the medieval village of Vaison and its Roman ruins. You can catch a bus to Orange TGV train station, Carpentras or Avignon. From Avignon, you can catch the high-speed train to continue your onward journey.Looking for something different? View our full list of tours in Europe & beyond!
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Accommodation
You will stay at local and small-size and family-run hotels and B&B. All of them are handpicked with a strict criterion of comfort, hospitality, and authenticity. It is possible to upgrade in Chateauneuf du Pape, Malaucène, & Vaison la Romaine. You can find the name of the preferred hotels for each day in the tour itinerary. Upon booking, any changes that need to be made due to availability will be subject to your approval before official confirmation
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 7 nights in either standard accommodation classification or upgraded (upgrades are enjoyed in Chateauneuf du Pape, Malaucène, & Vaison la Romaine)
- 7 breakfasts
- Day 1 transfer from Avignon to Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Day 3 transfer from Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Séguret
- Luggage transfer - one piece of luggage (around 23kg in weight) & one day pack per person.
- Road Book in English with detailed walking itineraries, including highlighted maps (one roadbook for two people - an extra book may be requested for €50)
- GPS files
What’s Not Included
- All lunches & dinners
- Drinks with meals
- Entrance fees into museums
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Daily arrivals/tour starts are possible from March 1 to November 15, 2024
July & August travel dates are not recommended (high temperatures & fire season).
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2024
Standard Accommodations
Season 1: March 1 to March 27 | November 12 to November 26, 2024
Season 2: March 28 to April 25 | September 17 to November 11, 2024
Season 3: April 26 to June 24 | August 2 to September 16, 2024
Season 4: June 25 to August 1, 20242 - 3 ppl 4 - 6 ppl Single supplement Solo traveler Season 1 $ 1750 £ 915 $ 1,570 € 1051 kr 161122 ₪ 4325 ¥ 179426 Mex$ 19570 NZ$ 1922 NOK 12627 zł 4627 S$ 1562 kr 12555 $ 1,149 $ 1667 £ 871 $ 1,495 € 1001 kr 153457 ₪ 4119 ¥ 170890 Mex$ 18639 NZ$ 1831 NOK 12026 zł 4407 S$ 1488 kr 11958 $ 1,095 $ 751 £ 393 $ 674 € 451 kr 69140 ₪ 1856 ¥ 76994 Mex$ 8398 NZ$ 825 NOK 5418 zł 1986 S$ 670 kr 5388 $ 493 $ 2799 £ 1463 $ 2,511 € 1681 kr 257703 ₪ 6917 ¥ 286979 Mex$ 31301 NZ$ 3074 NOK 20196 zł 7401 S$ 2499 kr 20081 $ 1,838 Season 2 $ 1766 £ 924 $ 1,585 € 1061 kr 162655 ₪ 4366 ¥ 181133 Mex$ 19756 NZ$ 1940 NOK 12747 zł 4671 S$ 1577 kr 12675 $ 1,160 $ 1683 £ 880 $ 1,510 € 1011 kr 154990 ₪ 4160 ¥ 172597 Mex$ 18825 NZ$ 1849 NOK 12146 zł 4451 S$ 1503 kr 12077 $ 1,106 $ 788 £ 412 $ 706 € 473 kr 72513 ₪ 1946 ¥ 80750 Mex$ 8808 NZ$ 865 NOK 5683 zł 2082 S$ 703 kr 5650 $ 517 $ 2815 £ 1472 $ 2,526 € 1691 kr 259236 ₪ 6958 ¥ 288687 Mex$ 31487 NZ$ 3092 NOK 20316 zł 7445 S$ 2513 kr 20201 $ 1,849 Season 3 $ 1850 £ 967 $ 1,659 € 1111 kr 170320 ₪ 4572 ¥ 189669 Mex$ 20687 NZ$ 2032 NOK 13348 zł 4891 S$ 1651 kr 13272 $ 1,215 $ 1766 £ 924 $ 1,585 € 1061 kr 162655 ₪ 4366 ¥ 181133 Mex$ 19756 NZ$ 1940 NOK 12747 zł 4671 S$ 1577 kr 12675 $ 1,160 $ 806 £ 421 $ 723 € 484 kr 74199 ₪ 1992 ¥ 82628 Mex$ 9012 NZ$ 885 NOK 5815 zł 2131 S$ 719 kr 5782 $ 529 $ 2932 £ 1533 $ 2,630 € 1761 kr 269968 ₪ 7246 ¥ 300637 Mex$ 32791 NZ$ 3220 NOK 21157 zł 7753 S$ 2617 kr 21037 $ 1,926 Season 4 $ 1883 £ 985 $ 1,689 € 1131 kr 173386 ₪ 4654 ¥ 193084 Mex$ 21060 NZ$ 2068 NOK 13588 zł 4979 S$ 1681 kr 13511 $ 1,237 $ 1800 £ 941 $ 1,614 € 1081 kr 165721 ₪ 4448 ¥ 184548 Mex$ 20129 NZ$ 1977 NOK 12987 zł 4759 S$ 1607 kr 12914 $ 1,182 $ 971 £ 508 $ 871 € 583 kr 89376 ₪ 2399 ¥ 99529 Mex$ 10856 NZ$ 1066 NOK 7004 zł 2567 S$ 867 kr 6965 $ 638 $ 3148 £ 1646 $ 2,824 € 1891 kr 289897 ₪ 7781 ¥ 322830 Mex$ 35211 NZ$ 3458 NOK 22719 zł 8325 S$ 2811 kr 22590 $ 2,068 Upgraded Accommodations
Season 1: March 1 to March 31| November 1 to November 20, 2024
Season 2: April 1 to May 31 | September 15 to October 31, 2024
Season 3: June 1 to June 24 | August 2 to September 16, 2024
Season 4: June 25 to August 1, 20242 - 3 ppl 4 - 6 ppl Single supplement Solo traveler Season 1 $ 2116 £ 1107 $ 1,898 € 1271 kr 194849 ₪ 5230 ¥ 216984 Mex$ 23667 NZ$ 2324 NOK 15270 zł 5596 S$ 1889 kr 15183 $ 1,390 $ 2033 £ 1063 $ 1,824 € 1221 kr 187184 ₪ 5024 ¥ 208448 Mex$ 22736 NZ$ 2233 NOK 14669 zł 5376 S$ 1815 kr 14586 $ 1,335 $ 952 £ 498 $ 854 € 572 kr 87690 ₪ 2354 ¥ 97652 Mex$ 10651 NZ$ 1046 NOK 6872 zł 2518 S$ 850 kr 6833 $ 626 $ 3581 £ 1873 $ 3,213 € 2151 kr 329756 ₪ 8851 ¥ 367217 Mex$ 40053 NZ$ 3934 NOK 25843 zł 9470 S$ 3197 kr 25696 $ 2,352 Season 2 $ 2116 £ 1107 $ 1,898 € 1271 kr 194849 ₪ 5230 ¥ 216984 Mex$ 23667 NZ$ 2324 NOK 15270 zł 5596 S$ 1889 kr 15183 $ 1,390 $ 2033 £ 1063 $ 1,824 € 1221 kr 187184 ₪ 5024 ¥ 208448 Mex$ 22736 NZ$ 2233 NOK 14669 zł 5376 S$ 1815 kr 14586 $ 1,335 $ 989 £ 517 $ 887 € 594 kr 91062 ₪ 2444 ¥ 101407 Mex$ 11061 NZ$ 1086 NOK 7136 zł 2615 S$ 883 kr 7096 $ 650 $ 3615 £ 1890 $ 3,242 € 2171 kr 332822 ₪ 8933 ¥ 370632 Mex$ 40425 NZ$ 3970 NOK 26083 zł 9558 S$ 3227 kr 25935 $ 2,374 Season 3 $ 2216 £ 1159 $ 1,988 € 1331 kr 204047 ₪ 5477 ¥ 227228 Mex$ 24784 NZ$ 2434 NOK 15991 zł 5860 S$ 1978 kr 15900 $ 1,456 $ 2133 £ 1115 $ 1,913 € 1281 kr 196382 ₪ 5271 ¥ 218692 Mex$ 23853 NZ$ 2343 NOK 15390 zł 5640 S$ 1904 kr 15303 $ 1,401 $ 1190 £ 622 $ 1,068 € 715 kr 109612 ₪ 2942 ¥ 122064 Mex$ 13314 NZ$ 1308 NOK 8590 zł 3148 S$ 1063 kr 8541 $ 782 $ 3981 £ 2082 $ 3,571 € 2391 kr 366549 ₪ 9839 ¥ 408190 Mex$ 44522 NZ$ 4373 NOK 28726 zł 10527 S$ 3554 kr 28563 $ 2,615 Season 4 $ 2249 £ 1176 $ 2,018 € 1351 kr 207113 ₪ 5559 ¥ 230642 Mex$ 25156 NZ$ 2471 NOK 16231 zł 5948 S$ 2008 kr 16139 $ 1,477 $ 2166 £ 1133 $ 1,943 € 1301 kr 199448 ₪ 5353 ¥ 222106 Mex$ 24225 NZ$ 2379 NOK 15631 zł 5728 S$ 1934 kr 15542 $ 1,423 $ 1227 £ 642 $ 1,101 € 737 kr 112985 ₪ 3033 ¥ 125820 Mex$ 13723 NZ$ 1348 NOK 8855 zł 3245 S$ 1095 kr 8804 $ 806 $ 4047 £ 2116 $ 3,631 € 2431 kr 372681 ₪ 10003 ¥ 415019 Mex$ 45266 NZ$ 4446 NOK 29207 zł 10703 S$ 3613 kr 29041 $ 2,659 Extra Options
Extra nights
Standard accommodations
Wine B&B in Châteauneuf du Pape
March 1 to Nov 15, 2024 Twin/double $ 132 £ 69 $ 118 € 79 kr 12111 ₪ 325 ¥ 13487 Mex$ 1471 NZ$ 144 NOK 949 zł 348 S$ 117 kr 944 $ 86 Single $ 236 £ 124 $ 212 € 142 kr 21769 ₪ 584 ¥ 24242 Mex$ 2644 NZ$ 260 NOK 1706 zł 625 S$ 211 kr 1696 $ 155 Eveche in Vaison
March 1 to Nov 15, 2024 Twin/double $ 105 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9658 ₪ 259 ¥ 10755 Mex$ 1173 NZ$ 115 NOK 757 zł 277 S$ 94 kr 753 $ 69 Single $ 193 £ 101 $ 173 € 116 kr 17783 ₪ 477 ¥ 19803 Mex$ 2160 NZ$ 212 NOK 1394 zł 511 S$ 172 kr 1386 $ 127 Upgraded accommodations
Hotel Horloge in Avignon
March 1 to April 25 | Oct 25 to Nov 15 May 1 to June 24 | Aug 1 to Oct 25 June 25 to July 31 Twin/double $ 123 £ 64 $ 111 € 74 kr 11344 ₪ 304 ¥ 12633 Mex$ 1378 NZ$ 135 NOK 889 zł 326 S$ 110 kr 884 $ 81 $ 166 £ 87 $ 149 € 100 kr 15330 ₪ 411 ¥ 17072 Mex$ 1862 NZ$ 183 NOK 1201 zł 440 S$ 149 kr 1195 $ 109 $ 193 £ 101 $ 173 € 116 kr 17783 ₪ 477 ¥ 19803 Mex$ 2160 NZ$ 212 NOK 1394 zł 511 S$ 172 kr 1386 $ 127 Single $ 210 £ 110 $ 188 € 126 kr 19316 ₪ 518 ¥ 21511 Mex$ 2346 NZ$ 230 NOK 1514 zł 555 S$ 187 kr 1505 $ 138 $ 306 £ 160 $ 275 € 184 kr 28208 ₪ 757 ¥ 31412 Mex$ 3426 NZ$ 336 NOK 2211 zł 810 S$ 273 kr 2198 $ 201 $ 455 £ 238 $ 408 € 273 kr 41852 ₪ 1123 ¥ 46606 Mex$ 5083 NZ$ 499 NOK 3280 zł 1202 S$ 406 kr 3261 $ 299 Le Beffroi in Vaison
March 15 to June 24 | Sep 1 to Nov 11 June 25 to Aug 31 Twin/double $ 210 £ 110 $ 188 € 126 kr 19316 ₪ 518 ¥ 21511 Mex$ 2346 NZ$ 230 NOK 1514 zł 555 S$ 187 kr 1505 $ 138 $ 228 £ 119 $ 205 € 137 kr 21003 ₪ 564 ¥ 23389 Mex$ 2551 NZ$ 251 NOK 1646 zł 603 S$ 204 kr 1637 $ 150 Single $ 385 £ 201 $ 345 € 231 kr 35413 ₪ 951 ¥ 39436 Mex$ 4301 NZ$ 422 NOK 2775 zł 1017 S$ 343 kr 2760 $ 253 $ 420 £ 219 $ 376 € 252 kr 38632 ₪ 1037 ¥ 43021 Mex$ 4692 NZ$ 461 NOK 3028 zł 1109 S$ 375 kr 3010 $ 276 Wine tasting
1/2 day wine tasting (avaialble on Day 2, Day 3, or if you book an extra night in Châteaunf du Pape*: on request
*Minimum of 2 required. Maximum of 6 permitted.Transfers
1 - 4 ppl with luggage Weekdays/Day rate until 7 pm Bank holidays/Sunday/Night rate after 7 pm Vaison La Romaine - Avignon $ 280 £ 146 $ 251 € 168 kr 25755 ₪ 691 ¥ 28681 Mex$ 3128 NZ$ 307 NOK 2018 zł 740 S$ 250 kr 2007 $ 184 $ 420 £ 219 $ 376 € 252 kr 38632 ₪ 1037 ¥ 43021 Mex$ 4692 NZ$ 461 NOK 3028 zł 1109 S$ 375 kr 3010 $ 276 Vaison La Romaine - Marselle Airport $ 489 £ 256 $ 439 € 294 kr 45071 ₪ 1210 ¥ 50192 Mex$ 5474 NZ$ 538 NOK 3532 zł 1294 S$ 437 kr 3512 $ 322 $ 664 £ 347 $ 596 € 399 kr 61168 ₪ 1642 ¥ 68117 Mex$ 7430 NZ$ 730 NOK 4794 zł 1757 S$ 593 kr 4766 $ 436 Marseille Aiprot - Avignon $ 368 £ 192 $ 330 € 221 kr 33880 ₪ 909 ¥ 37729 Mex$ 4115 NZ$ 404 NOK 2655 zł 973 S$ 328 kr 2640 $ 242 $ 455 £ 238 $ 408 € 273 kr 41852 ₪ 1123 ¥ 46606 Mex$ 5083 NZ$ 499 NOK 3280 zł 1202 S$ 406 kr 3261 $ 299 Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This hiking trip is graded easy with moderate options available as well. You should be accustomed to all-day walks and uphill walking for up to two hours. Walks are generally under 5 hours, on various types of terrain.
Airport Info
The closest international airport to both Avignon (tour start) and Vaison La Romaine (tour end) is Marseille International Airport (MRS). You could also fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDC).
Local Travel
The airport train station is the Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille-Provence just a short shuttle to/from the airport.
of Tour start:
To travel to Avignon from Marseille Airport, you can take a train to the city center. Travel time is approx. 1 hour. Tour end
At the end of your tour, from Vaison, you can take a train to Avignon (1 hour) and then onward by train to Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille-Provence TER Marseille Airport. From here it is just a short shuttle to the airport.
Arrival and departure transfers from/to Avignon are available for a supplement.
If you are flying into Paris, there is a high-speed train from Paris to Avignon in just under 3 hours.Climate
It’s advisable to check local conditions before arriving in Provence. The best times for hiking are during May, June, September, and October. Although Provence is renowned for its mild climate and clear skies - with an average of 300 sunny days a year - hikers should be mindful of the notorious Mistral winds. These winds can occur at any time, but typically start in the fall and continue through the winter months, with the strongest gusts usually experienced in January and February. Despite this, the Mistral winds are also responsible for creating the incredibly clear skies and unique light in Provence that artists find so appealing.
Recommended
The trails can at times be rocky, so good boots with ankle support are advised. We also recommend using walking poles for this holiday. Poles are helpful to increase power going uphill, but especially to relieve your knees going down hills. You will be in a zone where water is scarce, so be prepared to carry your day’s requirements of water. Please bring a small backpack of 20-40 liters in which you will carry what is needed for the day’s walk, including your picnic. Our advice: It is better to take a larger backpack – they are more comfortable to carry and easier to transfer in the taxi.
Remarks
It is possible to book a half-day wine tour in the Southern Rhône premium wine region. A local wine expert will reveal a wealth of secrets about the vines and explain the key elements of the wine-making process as you visit the cellar and taste four to five wines at a local wine estate (depending on the wine expert you visit 1 or 2 wine estates). The tasting characteristics, aging potential, and varying influences of the terroir and cellar methods will all be described. Pick up and drop off will be in Chateauneuf du Pape.
Important to know
Passport/Visa Information
Before you travel, please check the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Please check the status of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) as once implemented, will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit.
Important Trail Information
Possible Trail Closures Dentelles
During the period from June 1st to September 30th, there may be restrictions on access to forest paths in the Dentelles and Ventoux area due to a high risk of forest fire. Restrictions may include partial closures or limited access until 11:00 am. To check if there are any restrictions, you can call the local prefecture after 6:00 pm the day before or check their website. The telephone number for Luberon, Dentelles, and Ventoux is +33 (0)4 88 17 80 00 and the website is http://massifs.dpfm.fr/maps/84/.
Please note that any additional costs for transfers due to these restrictions (or personal reasons) will be your responsibility.
Extra Stay
If you would like to add a day or two before, during, or after your tour, please let us know. Pricing on request.
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