HIKING IN THE ARDÈCHE
WALKS THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL ARDECHE REGION
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Set amongst rolling hillsides and vast forests, the Ardèche Gorge cuts deeply into the countryside. Sheer limestone cliffs drop over 300m to the main river which winds its way through fabulous scenery to hidden beaches and vast caves. Our walks take us to local vineyards, through the great pine forests where Robert Louis Stevenson trekked on his way to the Cevennes and the highlight – traversing the great Ardèche River.
£791 8 DAYS
ITINERARY
Day 1 Train to Avignon and drive to Lagorce. Day 2 Vineyard trails An easy walk from the hotel along the limestone cliff at Lagorce and over the fields and vineyards to Ruoms and the impressive Pont d’Arc. Days 3/4 Ardèche Gorge We have two full days to explore the canyon and National Park. Huge limestone cliffs, avens, woodlands and chance to swim in the main gorge await us. Day 5 Canoeing or cycling Free day for canoeing the length of the gorge, cycling or visiting the City of Popes – Avignon – full of medieval buildings, monuments and pavement cafes. Day 6 Robert Louis Stevenson country We walk through pine forest and heath ridges to the pretty town of Les Vans with great views of the Massif Central. Day 7 Traditional French market Starting the day with a visit to the Friday market at Barjac, we later walk into the forest, passing ancient tombs, to a picnic spot at the mouth of a huge cave. Optional cave tour at Orgnac. Day 8 Transfer to Avignon; train to UK.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/ard
DETAILS
Tour type Walking Comfort Active Trek grade moderate
Accommodation and Meals: 7nts comfortable hotel with swimming pool and restaurant; 7 breakfasts included.
Transport: Private and public buses.
Trekking details: We trek for 5 days for an average of 5 hours each day. We have graded this tour as “moderate”.
Group Size: Approx. 12 to 16. TOUR DATES
The Hiking in the Ardèche tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/ard
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £595
Hiking In The Ardèche Ref ARD Ruoms
Vineyard trails
Walk in Vans Les
‘Robert Louis Stevenson country’
LAGORCE
Optional canoeing, mountain bike trails & rock climbing
Vallon Pont d’Arc Pont d’Arc
0 Limestone bridge FRANCE Friday market Barjac km 010 82
From/To Avignon
Dolmens
Orgnac Caves Optional visit
St Martin l’Ardeche
2-day walk along Gorges de l’Ardèche National Park
UK
London Eurostar
FRANCE
Lagorce 400km
BELGIUM
Lille TGV
Avignon
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/fc
F ootsteps of the Cathars Ref FC ARIÈGE
F rom T oulouse/Carcassonne
MONTSÉGUR W alk to castle
Walk the ‘Gorge of Fear’
BELCAIRE FR ANCE Puivert Castle Ref: ARD
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FOOTSTEPS OF THE CATHARS HIKES IN FRANCE’S CATHAR REGION
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Discover the remarkable string of Cathar castles on this walking tour in France. Trekking through the Ariège and Aude regions we pass pretty villages nestling in the shadows of dramatic castles. We also walk through impressive gorges and visit vineyards along the way.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Toulouse and drive to Carcassonne. Day 2 Montségur Explore the impressive medieval castle at Carcassonne. Drive into the Pyrenean foothills to the beautiful village of Montségur and visit the citadel. Days 3/4 Gorges de la Frau Walk to the impressive Gorges. Visit the charming town of Puivert and Château de Troubadours. Walk to Bourriège and spend the night in a restored farmhouse. Days 5/6 Corbières Walk to Corbières sur Cinoble stopping at the market town of Rennes le Château and the spa town of Rennes les Bains. Descend to Sougraignes. Day 7 Duilhac Drive to the
£1159 8 DAYS
Gorges de Galamus and hike to Château de Peyrepertuse. Walk down to Duilhac. Day 8 Château de Quéribus Visit one of the best preserved castles in the region, perched on a needle of rock. Drive to Toulouse and fly to the UK.
DETAILS
Tour type Walking Comfort Active Trek grade moderate
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels and gîtes. 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners are included.
Transport: Bus.
Trekking Details: We trek for 5 days for an average of 7 hours each day. We have graded this tour as “moderate”.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES
The Footsteps of the Cathars tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/fc
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £899
BOURRIÈGE AUDE
Rennes le Château Rennes les Bains
SOUGR AIGNE de Peyrepertuse Château
CUBIERES SUR CINBOLE
km 01 2 DUILHAC
Château de Quéribus
To T oulouse For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk Ref: FC
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