Walking in Van Gogh's Provence: short and sweet

Highlights of the trip

  • Awe-inspiring vistas atop the Alpilles mountains
  • Retracing the life and brush strokes of Van Gogh
  • The perched medieval village of Les Baux de Provence
  • The quaint St Remy de Provence, Maussane & the Roman Arles

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  • From 500€ /pers
    • Self-guided Walking
    • Easy
      • 5 days
      • From March to June
      • From September to November
      • Simple -
      • Charming -
      • Superior
      • Ref : A1137

Itinerary

Day 1 - St Remy de Provence

saint remy de provence van gogh alpille chain olive oil olive groves great market of provenceArrival on your own in St Remy de Provence. Explore the artsy Saint-Rémy de Provence and the Van Gogh museum. Head into the sunlit hills on the outskirts of the town to discover the remains of the Roman town of Glanum. 

Meals included : none
Night : Saint Remy

Market on Wednesdays & Saturday morning in St Remy

Day 2 - St Remy and the crests of the Alpilles

You start from the picturesque town of Saint Rémy and head into the Alpilles mountains, 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. 

Walk :
. Saint-Rémy > St Paul de Mausole > Saint Rémy | 3h30 | 10 km - 7 miles | Elevation : +300m / -300m
. Longer walk option: 6h |  18 km- 11 miles | Elevation: +550m/-550m

Meals included : breakfast
Night : Saint Remy 

Day 3 - From the Roman ruins to Maussane

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 : Saint Remy > Maussane4h | 13 km - 8 miles | Elevation : +270m / -290m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Maussane

Day 4 - Vineyards and olives trees of the Baux Valley

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 complete the loop back to Maussane. 

Loop Walk : Maussane > Les Baux > Maussane | 3h | 10 km - 6 miles | Elevation : +200m / -200m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Maussane

Day 5 - Arles, Rome of Provence

arles roman amphitheater and coliseumMorning transfer to Arles, the Rome of Provence. End of your trip in Arles.
Great market on Wednesday and Saturday (big one) morning in Arles

Meals included : breakfast


  • From 500€ /pers
    • Self-guided Walking
    • Easy
      • 5 days
      • From March to June
      • From September to November
      • Simple -
      • Charming -
      • Superior
      • Ref : A1137
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  • The thousand year-old perched village of Les Baux de Provence
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    • 5 days
    • Easy
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      • From March to June
      • From September to November
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple
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      • Charming
      • /
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Highlights of the trip

  • Awe-inspiring vistas atop the Alpilles mountains
  • Retracing the life and brush strokes of Van Gogh
  • The perched medieval village of Les Baux de Provence
  • The quaint St Remy de Provence, Maussane & the Roman Arles

    Customize your holiday here 



    • 7 days
    • Easy
    • Self-guided Walking
      • From April to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple
      • /
      • Comfort
      • /
      • Charming
      • /
      • Superior

Highlights of the trip

  • Awe-inspiring vistas atop the Alpilles mountains
  • The perched medieval village of Les Baux de Provence
  • The quaint town of Saint Rémy de Provence and the Roman city of Arles
  • The vineyards and olive groves blanketing the plains


    Customize your holiday here