Hike and Travel In Provence

September 14-23, 2013

Day 1, September 14 Depart U.S. for Paris

Day 2, September 15

Train to Avignon. Welcome meeting with your guide and dinner and night included

in Avignon at Hotel de l’Horloge

Day 3, September 16 Morning transfer by private taxi to the perched village of Bonnieux (45 mins). Walk from Bonnieux

into the heart of the Luberon mountains, across truffle oak plantations and cherry orchards, and passing the village of Buoux. A breathtaking descent down a centuries-old mule path takes us to the Auberge des Seguins, a 17th century goat farm, and your accommodation for the next two nights.

Walking time: 4 hours. Elevation gain: 250m Meals Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner at your hotel

Day 4, September 17 Leaving the Auberge des Seguins by foot we follow the Aiguebrun River before reaching the lost

hamlet of Sivergues. From there we climb to the very crest of the Luberon, where the views extend to the snow-peaked Alps. We return to the Auberge des Seguins for our second dinner and night.

Walking time: 4.5 hours. Elevation gain: 500m Meals Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

Day 5, Septmeber 18

Once more we leave the Auberge des Seguins by foot, and visit the 3000 year-old Buoux Fort, perched vertiginously over the valley. On a scenic path we descend the south face of the Luberon and to Lourmarin, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. We take the time to visit the village before an afternoon transfer by taxi (1 hour) to the town of Saint Rémy de Provence, set at the foot of the Alpilles mountains. Dinner at a local restaurant and night in Saint Rémy.

Walking time: 4.5 hours. Elevation gain: 400m

Meals Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

Day 6, September 19 Leaving Saint Rémy by foot we enjoy the village’s weekly market before climbing to the windswept crest

of the Alpilles mountains, laden with aromatic herbs. The afternoon is free to visit the town, including

the former monastery where Van Gogh spent the last year of his life. Dinner on your own and night in

Saint Rémy de Provence.

Walking time: 2.5 hours. Elevation gain: 200m

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7, Septmeber 20 In the morning a taxi transfer (1 hour) takes us above the port town of

Cassis, and we descend a trail by foot to the famous turquoise inlets

of the Calanques. We follow a coastal path along the Mediterranean,

passing the Calanque d’En Vau et Calalnque de Port Pin to reach

Cassis, our base for the next two nights. Dinner in a local restaurant

included and night in Cassis.

Walking time: 4 hours. Elevation gain: +200/-400m

Meals Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

Day 8, Septmeber 21 A short taxi transfer takes us above the majestic cliffs of Cape Canaille, where we hover high above the

vast expanse of the Mediterranean Sea. Our towering path takes us to the port town of La Ciotat which

we visit before returning by local bus to Cassis. Farewell dinner included and night in Cassis.

Walking time: 4 hours. Elevation gain: +200/-400m

Meals Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

Day 9, September 22 Early morning transfer to Marseille train station

for Paris. Day and evening free. Overnight in

Paris (Hotel TBD)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 10, Septmeber 23 Fly Home

You should be in good physical condition and be prepared to hike for the full 6 days as

detailed in the itinerary. The hiking level is considered easy to moderate.

Includes: Hiking Guide

Meals as outline in the itinerary

Train from Paris to Avignon

Train from Marseille to Paris

Taxi transfers during hike

Accommodations - based on Twin Share Hotel de l’Horloge in Avignon for two nights: http://www.hotel-avignon-horloge.com

Auberge des Seguins in Buoux for 2 nights: http://www.aubergedesseguins.com

Castellet des Alpilles in St. Rémy for 2 nights: http://www.castelet-alpilles.com

Hotel de France Maguy in Cassis for 2 nights: http://www.hoteldefrancemaguy.com

Cruise and Travel Partners, LLC is a Florida Seller of Travel Registration No. ST 35789

Cruise and Travel Partners, LLC is a California Seller of Travel Registration No. 2107023-40

For More Information Contact:

Jodi Murphy

Cruise and Travel Partners

1-800-856-8826 or visit:

www.HikeandTravel.com

Because this hike is over a year away, final pricing and accommodations have not been confirmed. Estimated cost is approximately $3,200-$3,400 per person

based on double occupancy. We anticipate confirmation shortly.

This is an easy to moderate hike and will only require a day pack while hiking. A complete packing list and gear recommendations will be available shortly.

Do not purchase your U.S. flights without contacting us first as we will all

need to take the train together to Avignon.

Travel insurance is highly recommended

Limited Space - Book Now! Minimum 6 hikers/Maximum 15

Additional nights in Paris offered upon request