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7 day Independent tour
A land of remarkable lighting and contrasts, that is the dazzling Luberon, a subtle mixture of Mediterranean and Alps. Discover the villages clinging to the sides of the textured hills, the exceptional flowers and their aroma and above all the magical sites such as the Colorado Provencal, the villages of Viens and Buoux and the Forest of Cedars. This is a special landscape famous with artists over the centuries and this holiday takes you on a grand circuit of the region with its nature, its history and its villages. This is walking in France at its best.
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
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Day 1: Indivual arrival in Luberon
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Hike: 3h30
Depending on arrival time, there is a pleasant circular walk to the fortified village of Saignon, perched on top of a hill behind a large crag that towers over the valley.
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Day 2: Cereste - Viens
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Hike: 5h00
Your route takes you to the ruins of the Carluc Priory before continuing to the village of Oppedette. Lovely views accompany you to your accommodation in Viens.
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Day 3: Viens - Rustrel
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Hike: 5h00
The route takes you directly to the Colorado Provencal, where you can scramble amongst the great ochre coloured rocks and mini canyons which constantly change in colour with the lighting and time of day.
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Day 4: Saignon - Buoux
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Hike: 5h30
After a transfer to Saignon today's walk takes you to the highest point of the Luberon mountain chain at Mourre Negre at 1125 metres. You are rewarded with a panoramic view, north towards Mont Ventoux and the distant Alps and south to the Mediterranean.
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Day 5: Circular walk
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Hike: 6h00
Today's walk allows you to discover the many layers of history in this region, with impressive views of the Aiguebrun valley and the village of Bonnieux, perched on a plateau above the valley.
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Day 6: Buoux to Apt
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Hike: 5h00
The final day's walking takes you first to the Sanguinette valley then the famous Atlas cedar tree forest and along the ridge to the ancient village of Bonnieux. The walk crosses the Aiguebrun combe before finishing in Buoux.
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Day 7: Departure day
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After breakfast your tour comes to an end and you may begin your journey home. We would also be more than happy to extend your stay in Europe.
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PRICE & DETAILS
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Price & Schedule
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DEPARTURE DATES:
Everyday from April to end-October
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$1150
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Single room surcharge
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On request |
| Extra nights pre or post tour |
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$120 |
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| Included: |
- 6 overnights in quaint family run 3*** hotels, in double rooms with private facilities
- 7 x breakfast and 4 x dinners
- All daily transfers as noted in itinerary
- Luggage transfer (except day 2 and 7)
- Detailed route-book per room
- 7 day emergency service line
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EASY TO MODERATE: Relaxed walking on good walking trails. Daily distances of up to 5 hours and gentle hills only. We presume that you are in good health and have enough endurance for distances of up to 15 km.
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| Airport / Transfers |
By train via Paris to Avignon or fly to Avignon. Otherwise fly to Nimes or Marseille then train to Avignon. From Avignon by bus to Apt.
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