Hiking in Provence

Take a Stroll Through Provence This Summer and Discover a “Life List” Destination for an Affordable Price

Scottsdale, AZ—Picture exploring the countryside of Provence by foot, savoring the flavors of distinct French cuisine, sipping some of the world’s finest wines, and enjoying a breathtaking view from a picturesque chateaux. Discover France, the leading specialist in cycling and hiking travel services throughout France, offers unforgettable self-guided walking trips to Provence that give travelers the opportunity to “live like the French” and explore this romantic destination at their leisure this summer.

Complete with hotel arrangements, Garmin personal navigation systems, route maps, and suggested itineraries, Discover France’s self-guided itineraries to Provence offers travelers freedom, flexibility, and at less than 1000 Euros---affordability. Guests will wander through Provence with peace of mind as Discover France takes care of the details. Avoid the annoyances of group travel and experience these itineraries that feature the best of Provence:

Alpilles-Luberon Hiking Trip

This hiking tour combines the best of Provence from St Remy to Gordes and includes history and plenty of culture, history, antiquity, castles, crafts, traditions, gastronomy, and natural beauty. During five hiking days, visitors discover Saint-Remy de Provence and the countryside around this lovely town, the Sorgues Area, the Vaucluse Hills and the Luberon. Feast on gourmet French cuisine, sip on delectable French wines, and stay in unique and well-appointed accommodations along the way. Dates: April-June, Sept-Oct. Price: 997 Euros, double occupancy.

Avignon to Uzes Hiking

A Classic Provence journey, this unique hiking tour takes travelers on a discovery of the Pont du Gard area, west of Avignon. Start at the famous Pont du Gard - Roman aqueduct built in the 1st century BC and during four hiking days, visitors discover the countryside around and spend two nights in the charming town of Uzes, a classic and typical Provencale village. Be immersed in the culture, food, natural beauty, historical sites, and wine on this journey. Dates: April through October 2009; except in July/Aug when trails are closed due to forest fire prevention measures. 835 Euros per person, double occupancy.

The routes for these trips are a combination of quiet country roads along Provence villages as well as parts of GR-trails (“Grande Randonnees”/ Long Distance Paths). The daily distance varies between 15 and 20kms (9 and 12 miles) and the hiking is moderate with some hilly terrain. Day five exceeds this distance with a 23km (14.5miles).

Discover France features creative self-guided itineraries that offer the best of each region at the greatest possible value to the traveler. Their website features more than 30 different self guided tour itineraries that last anywhere from four to fourteen days. For more information or to see a complete listing of itineraries, please visit the website or contact by phone at (480) 905-1235.