Women Only Hiking Trip April 2013

1. Hike and Travel
In Provence
September 14-23, 2013
Day 1, September 14
Depart U.S. for Paris
Day 2, September 15
Train to Avignon. Welcome meeting with
your guide and dinner and night included
in Avignon at Hotel de l’Horloge
Day 3, September 16
Morning transfer by private taxi to the perched village of Bonnieux (45 mins). Walk from Bonnieux
into the heart of the Luberon mountains, across truffle oak plantations and cherry orchards, and
passing the village of Buoux. A breathtaking descent down a centuries-old mule path takes us to the
Auberge des Seguins, a 17th century goat farm, and your accommodation for the next two nights.
Walking time: 4 hours. Elevation gain: 250m
Meals Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner at your hotel
Day 4, September 17
Leaving the Auberge des Seguins by foot we follow the Aiguebrun River before reaching the lost
hamlet of Sivergues. From there we climb to the very crest of the Luberon, where the views extend to
the snow-peaked Alps. We return to the Auberge des Seguins for our second dinner and night.
Walking time: 4.5 hours. Elevation gain: 500m
Meals Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Day 5, Septmeber 18
Once more we leave the Auberge des Seguins by foot, and visit the
3000 year-old Buoux Fort, perched vertiginously over the valley. On
a scenic path we descend the south face of the Luberon and to
Lourmarin, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France.
We take the time to visit the village before an afternoon transfer by
taxi (1 hour) to the town of Saint Rémy de Provence, set at the foot
of the Alpilles mountains. Dinner at a local restaurant and night in
Saint Rémy.
Walking time: 4.5 hours.
Elevation gain: 400m
Meals Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

2. Day 6, September 19
Leaving Saint Rémy by foot we enjoy the village’s weekly market before climbing to the windswept crest
of the Alpilles mountains, laden with aromatic herbs. The afternoon is free to visit the town, including
the former monastery where Van Gogh spent the last year of his life. Dinner on your own and night in
Saint Rémy de Provence.
Walking time: 2.5 hours. Elevation gain: 200m
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 7, Septmeber 20
In the morning a taxi transfer (1 hour) takes us above the port town of
Cassis, and we descend a trail by foot to the famous turquoise inlets
of the Calanques. We follow a coastal path along the Mediterranean,
passing the Calanque d’En Vau et Calalnque de Port Pin to reach
Cassis, our base for the next two nights. Dinner in a local restaurant
included and night in Cassis.
Walking time: 4 hours. Elevation gain: +200/-400m
Meals Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Day 8, Septmeber 21
A short taxi transfer takes us above the majestic cliffs of Cape Canaille, where we hover high above the
vast expanse of the Mediterranean Sea. Our towering path takes us to the port town of La Ciotat which
we visit before returning by local bus to Cassis. Farewell dinner included and night in Cassis.
Walking time: 4 hours. Elevation gain: +200/-400m
Meals Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Day 9, September 22
Early morning transfer to Marseille train station
for Paris. Day and evening free. Overnight in
Paris (Hotel TBD)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 10, Septmeber 23
Fly Home

3. You should be in good physical condition and be prepared to hike for the full 6 days as
detailed in the itinerary. The hiking level is considered easy to moderate.
Includes:
 Hiking Guide
 Meals as outline in the itinerary
 Train from Paris to Avignon
 Train from Marseille to Paris
 Taxi transfers during hike
Accommodations - based on Twin Share
 Hotel de l’Horloge in Avignon for two nights: http://www.hotel-avignon-horloge.com
 Auberge des Seguins in Buoux for 2 nights: http://www.aubergedesseguins.com
 Castellet des Alpilles in St. Rémy for 2 nights: http://www.castelet-alpilles.com
 Hotel de France Maguy in Cassis for 2 nights: http://www.hoteldefrancemaguy.com
Additional nights in Paris offered upon request
Because this hike is over a year away, final pricing and accommodations have
not been confirmed. Estimated cost is approximately $3,200-$3,400 per person
based on double occupancy. We anticipate confirmation shortly.
This is an easy to moderate hike and will only require a day pack while hiking.
A complete packing list and gear recommendations will be available shortly.
Do not purchase your U.S. flights without contacting us first as we will all
need to take the train together to Avignon.
Travel insurance is highly recommended
Limited Space - Book Now!
Minimum 6 hikers/Maximum 15
For More Information Contact:
Jodi Murphy
Cruise and Travel Partners
1-800-856-8826 or visit:
www.HikeandTravel.com
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