A Relaxed Walking Holiday in Provence: Food, Wine & History

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, English-speaking, EU-certified guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 8-day walking holiday in Provence (6 days of hiking)
    • Accommodation for 4 nights in 3-star hotels and 3 nights in 4-star hotels (double occupancy rooms)
    • All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 picnic lunches, and 7 dinners
    • Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Luggage transport
    • Entrance fees to tourist sites mentioned in the itinerary
    • Guided visit to Palais des Papes

  Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

  • • Single occupancy room
    • Extra night(s) in Avignon in a 4-star hotel — please leave a note at checkout if interested

  Not included:

  • • Travel to & from Avignon (flights, train, buses, etc.)
    • Airport transfers
    • Drinks
    • Personal expenses
    • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
    • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional

  Should you need to make any changes to your booking after confirmation, please be aware that a €50 administrative fee applies to each modification.

  Please note that occasionally, the itinerary needs adjusting—usually due to logistics like fully booked accommodations, trail closures, or bad weather. Any changes are always made with your safety and comfort in mind.

  Accommodation can shift too, though rarely, depending on availability. If an alternate accommodation is used for a given night, it’ll always be in the same star range as advertised.

• How fit do I need to be?

  This walking holiday in Provence is designed to be relaxed and enjoyable, but you should feel comfortable staying active for a few hours each day. A basic level of fitness is required. You’ll be hiking up to 5 hours and 11 km (6.8 mi) per day, while gaining up to 400 m (1,315 ft) in elevation.

  The trails have no technical difficulty, but some sections can be uneven, unmaintained, and rocky. If you’re comfortable walking regularly and spending a few hours on your feet at a steady, easy pace, you’ll do just fine.

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• How is luggage handled on this trip?

  You’ll only need to carry a small daypack with your daily essentials during the hikes. Your main luggage is transported by vehicle between hotels, so it will be waiting for you at each new stop without you having to think about it. 

  Each participant is allowed 1 piece of luggage to be transported and has a limit of 15kg/33lbs.

• What do I need to bring?

  The following items are required for this walking holiday in Provence. When packing, think layered clothing systems that work together and can be easily added or removed. Luggage transfers have a limit of 33lbs/15kg—please stick to this as extra items are not easily stored by the team.

  Avoid cotton or cycling-specific clothing. Synthetic fabrics dry quickly and perform well in active conditions. Merino wool is also an excellent option—it dries fast, is comfortable to wear, and naturally resists odors even after extended use.

  Clothing:

  • • Hiking boots/shoes — waterproof, sturdy molded sole, deep tread and ideally well broken in
    • Hiking socks — one pair for every day or two days of the trip (hiking/sport specific padded socks, no cotton please)
    • Sun hat — wide brimmed hat or baseball cap/bandana combo
    • Warm hat & gloves — lightweight beanie and light-to-mid weight fleece or wool gloves
    • Hiking shirts — non-cotton, breathable short sleeve and/or long sleeve shirts
    • Warm top — mid-weight sweater or pullover of wicking material such as merino wool, fleece or polypropylene
    • Insulating jacket — down-fill or synthetic-fill insulated “puffy” jacket or warm, heavy weight fleece jacket
    • Hiking pants & shorts — nylon pants and shorts, zip-offs or leggings
    • Base layer/long underwear — 1 pair of wicking tops and bottoms that are lightweight to midweight, synthetic wicking materials such as polyester, polypropylene, merino wool, etc.
    • Rain gear — waterproof jacket and pants or high-quality poncho, breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex® or coated nylon (for the pants look for side zippers that will easily allow pulling them over footwear)
    • Casual clothing & footwear – comfortable clothes and shoes to wear in the evening after activities.

  Gear:

  • • Backpack — a 30–45 liter sized comfortable pack with a waterproof cover for use day-to-day while hiking
    • Personal luggage — small duffel bag, rolling suitcase or backpack
    • Hydration system — 2+ liters capacity, either water bottles or bladder/hose system and an additional water bottle
    • Trekking poles — telescopic/adjustable poles to help reduce the impact on joints and support hikers in steep and/or rocky terrain (strongly recommended)
    • Headlamp — preferably with an L.E.D. bulb that works with AA or AAA batteries
    • Picnic/lunch kit — knife, plate or bowl, box with closeable lid, utensils, etc.
    • Phone, charger, power bank
    • Waterproof travel case or pouch — used to keep important documents (i.e. passport, health/travel insurance, etc.) & phone safe from weather/water
    • Sunglasses, sunscreen, & lip balm
    • First aid kit — your guide carries emergency gear and a comprehensive kit, but pack whatever you feel you need
    • Personal toilet paper kit — toilet paper, wet wipes, sanitizer & sealable plastic bag(s) for carrying out used paper/wipes
    • Toiletries
    • Contact lenses & glasses
    • Prescription medication — with emergency back-up supply
    • Cash in local currency

  Optional items:

  • • Face masks — 2–3 recommended
    • Travel power adapter — electric power voltage in France is 230 V / 50 Hz and the plugs are type C & E
    • Support braces — joint braces if currently needed or from past injuries (e.g., knee, ankle, elbow)
    • Sleep mask & ear plugs
    • Bug repellent
    • Quick drying towel or bandana(s)
    • Swimsuit

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• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this walking holiday in Provence, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 9:1. 
    • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.

  A walking holiday in Provence can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the walking holiday in Provence on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Is a single occupancy room available?

  The price for this walking holiday in Provence is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your walking holiday in Provence is Avignon. To get there, most people fly into Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). From there, you can take a train or rent a car to reach Avignon.

  You will meet your guide at 3 pm at the main train station in Avignon (Gare d’Avignon TGV) on Day 1.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

• Deposit and cancellation policy

  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  • If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
  • Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48 hours grace period.