On this self guided short walking holiday, you will follow Van Gogh’s steps into the most secret of the Alpilles landscapes.
You will spend time in the artsy town of Saint-Rémy, the spectacular village of Les Baux, the picturesque village of Maussane and its olive mills. And finally the Roman city of Arles at the enf of your trip.
Van Gogh arrived here in the late 19th century, and this beautiful region inspired some of his greatest work: the chiseled teeth of the Alpilles mountains that soar high above the Rhône Valley, the sunflower fields, the Mistral winds that rhythmically sweep the lone cypress tree. Your trip ends in Arles, the "Rome" of Provence
An easy short walking break, ideal for families, under the great lights of Provence.
Arrival on your own in St Remy de Provence. Explore the artsy Saint-Rémy de Provence and its environs, the museum of Van Gogh’s paintbrush. Head into the sunlit hills to discover the remains of the Roman town of Glanum.
Meals included : none
Night : Saint Remy
Market on Wednesdays & Saturday morning in St Remy
You start from the picturesque Saint Rémy into the Alpilles hills, then along the fabulously panoramic ridge-line. Along the way, take the time to visit the Saint-Paul de Mausole monastery, where Van Gogh spent over a year, creating over 150 paintings, and some of his best work. Dinner on your own and night in Saint Rémy.
Walk :
. Saint-Rémy > St Paul de Mausole > Saint Rémy | 3h30 | 10 km - 7 miles | Elevation : +300m / -300m
. Longer : 6h | 18 km- 11 miles | Elevation: +550m/-550m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Saint Remy
Today’s scenic forestry path hovers high above the valley, giving you spectacular views on the crest of the Alpilles. You then walk through silvery-green olive groves, all the way down to the village of Maussane. Visit the famed 17th century Cornille mill where you can taste one of Provence’s best olive oils!
Walk : 4h | 13 km - 8 miles | Elevation : +270m / -290m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Maussan
Your walking day goes through the olives groves, all the way to the famous perched village of Les Baux de Provence: its homes packed tightly and defiantly on top of the cragged rock, earning its listing as one of the most beautiful villages in France. You walk back to Maussane.
Loop Walk : 3h | 10 km - 6 miles | Elevation : +200m / -200m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Maussane
Morning transfer to Arles at the end of the day, the Rome of Provence. End of your trip in Arles.
Great market on Wednesday and Saturday (big one) morning in Arles
Meals included : breakfast
Add an half day Safari in Camargue
Pick up in Arles at 9am or 2pm - See in the option section
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| Total | 1080€ |
| Deposit | 340€ |
