France - Provence
Winter walking in Provence
- From 150€ /group
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- Guided Walking
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- Challenging
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- Ref : A1911
Provence day trip: Mont Ventoux hike - Challenging
Guided day trip at the Mont Ventoux
This Provence day trip is without a doubt the most spectacular hike in Provence -- at least in our books -- hiking the Mont Ventoux.
With your guide, you begin with gentle zigzags through the forest, and then above the tree-line on the bare rock: looking out towards the entire chain of the Alps, including Mont Blanc. You reach the summit of the Mont Ventoux where to the south the entire Rhône Valley is visible – and depending on visibility – the Mediterranean Sea is in view. We then loop back to Mont Serein via a set of imposing rockslide formations.
Please note : Though not dangerous, some sections are not suitable for those who are subject to fear of heights
- Loop Walk - Mont Serein > Mont Ventoux > Mont Serein
. Short option : 5 hours - 13 km / 8 miles- Ascent: +650m/ Descent: -600m
. Long option : 7 hours - 22 km / 13.6 miles- Ascent: +650m/ Descent: -650m - You meet your guide in Mont Serein and start your hiking day
- Depending on our pace, we will be back in Mont Serein and finished by 5 to 6 pm.
Highlights of the day trip
- Beautiful forest paths, on Ventoux's only slope without a road.
- Views of the entire chain of the Alps, including Mont Blanc
- Probable encounters with chamois (wild goats) along the way
- Picnic or restaurant lunch included
- Alpine and even Arctic flowers along the upper slopes of Ventoux
Day trip info
- This is a FIXED rate, from 1 to 4 participants maximum with 1 private guide
- We confirm the private tour within 7 working days (subject to availability)
- From Monday to Saturday
The walk
- The walk is 14-19 km long in total, and you can expect up to 6 hours of walking time along the trails. There is a 2-2h30 sustained climb to reach the summit from the Mont Serein campground.
- The paths are well-worn but are rocky: in some places the paths have eroded and you may need a carefully placed hand to help balance.
- Hiking experience on mountain trails is necessary.
This hike is not suitable for those subject to fear of heights
The program of the day
- Start of the day: 9am in Mont Serein
- Loop Walk - Mont Serein > Mont Ventoux > Mont Serein
. Short option : 5 hours - 13 km / 8 miles- Ascent: +650m/ Descent: -600m
. Long option : 7 hours - 22 km / 13.6 miles- Ascent: +650m/ Descent: -650m - End of the day : around 6pm in Mont Serein
INCLUDED
- 1 picnic or restaurant lunch
- A local private English and French speaking guide during the day tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Your transfer to the start / end of the walk
- Drinks
- Insurance
- Entrance fees - Items of personal nature
DO NOT FORGET TO BRING - You will need:
- Small backpack (30 litres is a good size)
- Bottle of water
- Sun protection (hat, sun cream in summer; fleece or jacket in spring & autumn)
- Wind/Rain jacket in case of wind or rain that can be stored in your backpack
- Runnning shoes or hiking boots (ankle support is recommended if you aren't used to rocky trails with your running shoes)
- From 150€ /group
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- Guided Walking
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- Challenging
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- Ref : A1911
YOUR TRIP
How does it work
- 1 - Select your start date & accommodation choice and click “BOOK NOW”
- 2 - Enter your details
- 3 - Pay the deposit
- 4 - Wait for full confirmation before booking your flights
Book with confidence
- We manage the logistics of your trip ( hotel, luggage transfer, bike)
- We are a certified agency
- You reserve the right to refuse our offer, and request a refund
Contact us
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+33 (0)4 86 65 00 20
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contact@intura-travel.com
