Provence’s natural wonders are best seen by foot
If you’d like to include a hike during your visit to Provence, we will help you choose an outing appropriate to your travel schedule and physical abilities. Find out the numerous guided nature walks we propose from short strolls to challenging hikes according to the destination you plan to discover.
Our guides, who know Provence’s trails inside out, will be happy to help you catch the beauty of the luminous landscapes and so varied sceneries that can be seen while hiking:
– the attractive French Riviera all around Nice, Cannes & Menton
– the lovely Alpilles from Les Baux de Provence or St Remy, near Avignon and Arles
– the wild rocky coast of the Calanques from Marseille or Cassis
– the majestic Mont Sainte-Victoire lying east of Aix-en-Provence
– the Luberon mountains, Gordes & other charming hilltop villages
– the legendary Mont Ventoux & secret Montagne de Lure
– the spectacular Verdon Gorge, near the Alps
Come and experience why Provence, France’s most popular region for holidays, is a land which has provided inspiration to such a great number of famous painters and writers !
Walk in artists’ footsteps
Why hire a local hiking guide ?
A professional hiking guide in France has achieved accreditation : the UIMLA certification (Union of International Mountain Leader Associations). This is the highest level of qualification in the world for hiking activities, with the exception of glacier and technical rock.
Here are the main benefits your local guide will provide you with :
– keeping you safe on every trail he (or she) will lead you on,
– customizing a hiking tour for you, based on your interests, your physical abilities and your travel schedule, and considering current weather conditions,
– showing you secret spots and being able to lead you on quiet paths and to choose backup trails if need be,
– including environmental interpretation into his hikes : as a local expert, your guide will help you identify the varied species of the Mediterranean flora, discover Provence towns and villages cultural heritage, and will tell you stories about the places you visit. In short, you will gain a much deeper appreciation of the region.
