France - Provence
Winter walking in Provence
- From 120€ /pers
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- Guided Walking
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- Easy
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- Ref : A1912
Provence day trip: walking from Gordes to the Senanque abbey - Easy
Guided day trip in the Luberon
You guided walking day start in Gordes, perched high above the Calavon valley, its majestic stone homes rising dramatically in concentric circles to its castle, crowning the village. Atop a vast plateau, you cross through lavender and thyme-laden fields dotted with old stone huts, on your way to Sénanque Abbey - a jewel of 12th century Romanesque architecture - You will have time to explore the abbey before returning to Gordes via a cobbled path.
- Loop Walk - Gordes > Senanque abbey > Gordes
3 hours 20 - 10km / 6.2 miles - Ascent: +250 m / Descent: -250 m - You meet your guide in Gordes and start your hiking day from here
- Depending on our pace, we will be back in Gordes and finished by 4 to 5 pm
Highlights of the day trip
- The hilltop Luberon villages of Gordes
- The lavender fields in front of the Senanque Abbey
- Old stone farmhouses and huts along centuries-old paths
- 1 picnic lunch included
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 10 km in total, and you can expect up to 3 to 4 hours of walking time along the trails.
- The paths are easy underfoot but are rocky: you can choose to wear hiking boots with ankle support but good trail runners are sufficient if you're used to walking on uneven surfaces.
The program of the day
- Start of the day: 9AM in Gordes
- Loop Walk - Gordes > Senanque abbey > Gordes
3 hours 20 - 10km / 6.2 miles - Ascent: +250 m / Descent: -250 m - End of the day : around 5PM in Gordes
INCLUDED
- A local private English and French speaking guide during the day tour
- 1 picnic lunch
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:
- Hiking shoes with ankle support or trail runners (if you're used to using them on rocky paths).
- Small backpack (30 liters is a good size)
- Sun protection (hat, sun cream in summer; fleece or jacket in spring & autumn)
- Bottle of water
- Wind/Rain jacket in case of inclement weather, stored in your backpack
- From 120€ /pers
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- Guided Walking
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- Easy
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- Ref : A1912
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
From the blog
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December 19, 2024
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Walking
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