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Cotes du Rhone Wine Trail
Explore the eastern Rhone Valley from the Baronnies Park in the north to the rock spires of Dentelles de Montmirail in the
south, passing the foothills of Mont Ventoux and taking in the best known of the Cotes du Rhone wines on route.
Highlights
Dramatic walks around the rocky spires of Dentelles
de Montmirail
Historic villages of Grignan, Vaison-la-Romaine
(Roman remains) & Beaumes-de-Venise
Sampling the Cotes du Rhone wines such as Vinsobres
and Beaumes de Venise
Great local cuisine in the guest houses & hotels
Includes transfers from Montelimar on Day 1 and
to Avignon on day 10 (9 night version)
Great region and variety
of accommodation and
eating options." D &D
Leembruggen, Australia
Also available as a 6 night, 5 day walking holiday
(includes transfer from Avignon & back)
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Self Guided Walking
9 nights/8 days walking
Distances: 12-21km per day
Ascent: 300-590m per day
When: April, May, June, Sept, Oct
Accomm: Small hotels & B&B style guest houses
Basis: B&B plus 4 evening meals & 4 lunches
Linear Trail
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Day 9
Transfer to Rous-
set les Vignes.
Traverse slopes
to reach Venterol Walk through
vineyards of
the Vinsobres
Cru From Visan, pass
through Buisson &
Villedieu & descend
to Vaison la Romaine Day 5 is the 1st day’s walk for
the 6 night version. To Crest-
et, cross Pas de Loup pass &
descend to Malaucene To Barroux &
La Roque Alric
& descend to
Lafare Up to Suzette
to descend
to Beaumes
de Venise Walk to Gigon-
das, home to
one of the Cote
du Rhone Cru Walk to Se-
guret via hill
top village of
Sablet
15km +400m 19km +300m 21km +340m 19km +590m 17km +420m 18km +500m 12km +480m 14km +440m
Les Alpilles: Van Gogh’s Provence
Les Alpilles means little Alps, but don’t worry, the walking is easy to moderate exploring the wonderful villages in this stunning
part of Provence, including St Remy de Provence, celebrated as the place where Van Gogh created 150 of his famous paintings.
Highlights
Beautiful Provence landscapes with olive groves in
the Alpilles Regional Park
Classic historic provence villages of Baux de Provence,
St-Remy-de-Provence & Fontvieille
Visit the Roman amphitheatre and Van Gogh museum
in the historic town of Arles
Historic sites and places to visit in Avignon
Options: Extra nights possible in Arles & Avignon
Options: Extra nights possible at Baux de Provence
and St Remy de Provence
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Self Guided Walking
6 nights/5 days walking
Distances: 10-18km per day
Ascent: 100-390m per day
When: March, April, May, June, Sept & Oct
Accomm: Small hotels and guest houses
Basis: B&B plus 2 evening meals
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
Arrival: Arles.
Visit the
historic town Transfer to Fontvieille
and walk to hill for
great view, then on to
Baux de Provence Visit Baux with its
chateau ruins & 22
historic sites or small
walk to Maussane
13km +290m 12km +250m
Day 4
Linear Trail
Day 5 Day 6
Walk through heart
of Les Alpilles to St-
Remy-de-Provence Visit St Remy, where Van
Gogh spent a year painting,
also Glanum - 3rd century
BC historic remains Short transfer to Baux.
Head west with great
views of Mont Ventoux.
Transfer to Avignon
15km +390m 10/18km +250/550m 16km +100m
Provence & Mediteranean, France & Spain. Self Guided Walking Holidays
Day 7
Departure