Provence & The Riviera on foot
Private Guided Day Hikes & Walking Tours in Southern France
Provence & The Riviera on foot
Private Guided Day Hikes & Walking Tours in Southern France
Provence & The Riviera on foot
Private Guided Day Hikes & Walking Tours in Southern France
Escape to magical Provence
An invitation to all your senses!
How about exploring Provence & the French Riviera
with local professional hiking guides,
living enriching experiences and discovering unique spots?
You can choose to head out on adventure trails in the knowledge
that your guide’s priority is to keep you safe
Make the most of every day and enjoy the peace of mind that comes
from walking the great outdoors with an expert guide
who knows his region like the back of his hand
Come and experience a typical colorful open-air market
and taste an iconic Provençal dish
before sipping a pastis on the terrace of a café
Aix-en-Provence Town Center
Miguel Virkkunen Carvalho
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Soak up the beautiful sun-drenched landscapes
as van Gogh and Cezanne used to do
and make sure to play pétanque !
Jean-Bernard Letemple and his fellow partners are open and friendly,
willing to help you make your trip as pleasant and amazing as possible
Enjoy
hiking with us !
Private walking tours led by local guides with a strong background
Come and discover Provence’s enchanting outdoors on foot, escorted by a kind local hiking guide. What an unforgettable way to get the most of its various attractions: pretty towns and villages, colorful countryside, lush vineyards, silvery leaves olive trees and bright rugged landscapes like those of the Calanques National Park and of Mont Sainte-Victoire.
See our 8 Provence destinations offering about 80 guided hikes in 2024
Welcome to En Route Provence,
and find out how to embrace the beauty of the great outdoors in Provence, South of France, by hiring a local hiking guide!
Our trips can suit walkers of all interests and physical abilities.
Gorges du Verdon
Well-known and hidden gems in Provence: best seen on foot
Head out for walking holidays led by expert local guides in South of France! And find out the various guided walks our private hiking service offers: have a pick from a range of 80 different trails, from short strolls to challenging hikes, in the so special spots you can explore within Provence.
Our local guides know Provence inside out. They will help you catch the beauty and variety of its bright scenery and quaint villages. Come and get an intimate view of the best places while hiking these 8 nature destinations:
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– the French Riviera around Nice, Cannes & Menton
– the Verdon Gorge, near the Alps
– St. Rémy & Les Baux de Provence in the Alpilles
– the Calanques between Marseille & Cassis
– Mont Sainte-Victoire, near Aix-en-Provence
– Mont Ventoux & the Lure mountains
– the Camargue, like nowhere else
– the Luberon massif, Gordes & hilltop villages
Come and experience why Provence, France’s most popular region for holidays, is such an attractive land: the light and the variety of landscapes are undeniably what has captivated and provided inspiration to such a great number of famous painters and writers!
Walk in artists’ footsteps.
Bordering on the Mediterranean and stretching to the Alps, Provence & the French Riviera make up the historical region of France forming the southeasternmost corner of the country. In a very sunny climate all year round, Provence Côte d’Azur is definitely one of the best region in France when it comes to discover l’art de vivre, thanks to its rich cultural heritage. It is also an outdoor lover’s playground, especially for hikers.
Why hire a local hiking guide ?
French professional hiking guides have undergone training and assessment courses through a rigorous process to ensure adequate competence: they are national certified.
Here are some key reasons why organized walking tours on Provence trails with a friendly guide are worthwhile:
– firstly, keeping you safe and giving you advice on every trail they will lead you on,
– secondly, tailoring your hiking tour to your interests, physical abilities and travel preferences, providing a more personalized experience,
– thirdly, showing you secret spots, as they know Provence’s lands intimately, and managing to guide you on quiet paths and choose backup trails if need be,
– in addition, interpreting the local environment during hikes: as experts, your guides 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.
– moreover, making it easier for you to talk with French people
Get expert leading when scrambling on Provence’s steepest rocky trails
Provence’s great outdoors :
France’s most diversified landscapes
and brightest sky !