Walking Tour of Provence

From 2 to 5 hours of walking up to 11km/6.8mi and/or 150 to 400 meters (495 to 1315 feet) of elevation gain and 180 to 410 meters (590 to 1345 feet) of negative elevation in the day, no technical difficulty, easy to medium paths and trails. Sections daily will be unmaintained and rocky.

You only carry a small backpack with the necessary essentials for the daily hikes. Your luggage will be transported by vehicle when changing hotels.

Group private transfers are planned as detailed in the itinerary. On day 1 a group transfer is planned from the main train station in Avignon (Gare d'Avignon TVG) at 3pm to travel to the first hotel in Séguret. If you need a different transfer time than this, we can organize a transfer for you from Avignon to Séguret for a supplemental fee.

From 4 to 12 participants with an English speaking, EU certified Grand Angle mountain guide.

A second guide added to groups of 10+ guests.

8 days / 7 nights / 6 days of hiking

Start

On day 1 at 3pm meeting with guide/group at the main train station in Avignon, France (Gare d'Avignon TGV).

End

On day 8 after breakfast and hotel check-out (~10am) in Avignon, France.

Accommodation / Catering

Accommodation

Double occupancy rooms in good standard hotels (4 nights in a 3* hotel and 3 nights in a 4* hotels) with private bathrooms. Single room on request with supplement fee.

Meals

Half-board (Breakfast & Dinner) at hotels, except day 6 & 7. These nights the group will eat out at a restaurant in Saint Rémy de Provence & Avignon. Lunch will be picnics prepared and provided by the guide during daily activities.

Arrival Destination

This tour starts in Avignon, France.

Departure Destination

This tour ends in Avignon, France.

By Plane

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) ~65km/40mi from Avignon. About 40 minutes to 1 hour by train or car to Avignon. This is the closest international airport.

Montpellier Méditerranée Airport (MPL) ~80km/50mi from Avignon. About 2 hours by train to Avignon. This is a smaller regional airport.

Other International airport options in the region:

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) ~200km/125mi from Avignon. International airport. Fast direct train access to Avignon.

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) ~200km/125mi from Avignon. International airport.

By Train

From Marseille (Saint-Charles): about 35 minutes to Avignon TGV (Gare d'Avignon TGV)

From Montpellier (Saint-Roch): about 2 hours to Avignon TGV (Gare d'Avignon TGV)

From Lyon (Saint-Exupery): about 1 hour to Avignon TGV (Gare d'Avignon TGV)

From Nice (Gare de Nice): about 3 hours to Avignon TGV (Gare d'Avignon TGV)

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Acting for Responsible Tourism - ATR label

Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips—on foot, by bike, or on snow—to invite everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect, and kindness.

Active on the board of directors since 2018, we contribute to advancing industry practices toward greater purpose. Specifically, we ensure:

• Transparency in our practices and pricing
• Respect for our partners and local communities
• Environmental preservation on each of our trips

We also share the values of the Traveler's Ethical Charter, which encourages simple actions to protect the places visited and foster meaningful encounters.

For more information on the ATR association: www.tourisme-responsable.org

Travelife Partner

Since 2025, Grand Angle has been recognized as a Travelife Partner, an international label that certifies our responsible practices regarding the environment, ethics, and sustainable management—both within our company and with our partners, as well as in the organization of our trips.

This label, the second level of a rigorous international certification, confirms our concrete actions in favor of responsible tourism. We are actively working toward the next level, Travelife Certified, in line with our sustainable development policy.

It is the client's responsibility to arrive prepared with the items listed below to help insure a safe and enjoyable trip.

CLOTHING CHECKLIST:

The following items are required for this trip unless otherwise noted. When packing, think layered clothing systems that work together and can be easily added or removed.

• Hiking Boots/Shoes – waterproof, sturdy molded sole, deep tread and ideally well broken in
  (Note: buy boots/shoes 1/2 size to 1 size larger than street shoes to allow for feet swelling and thicker socks)
• Hiking Socks – one pair for every day or two days of the trip. Hiking/Sport specific padded socks, no cotton please!
• Sun Hat – wide brimmed hat or baseball cap/bandana combo
• Hiking Shirts – non-cotton, breathable short sleeve and/or long sleeve shirts
  (Note: long sleeve shirts provide better sun protection)
• Warm Top – mid-weight sweater or pullover of wicking material such as merino wool, fleece or polypropylene
• Insulating Jacket – down-fill or synthetic-fill insulated "puffy" jacket or warm, lightweight fleece jacket. (Note: this item may not be needed in summer months)
• Hiking Pants & Shorts – nylon pants AND shorts, zip-offs or leggings
• Rain Gear – waterproof jacket and pants or high-quality poncho, breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex® or coated nylon. For the pants look for side zippers that will easily allow pulling them over footwear. A small umbrella can also be good.
• Casual Clothing & Footwear – comfortable clothes and shoes to wear in the evening after activities.

Important Note: Please, no cotton hiking clothes. Synthetic clothing is very efficient in drying quickly. Merino wool material clothing is also efficient in drying quickly, is comfortable to wear and has the advantage of not developing a bad odor after use.

GEAR CHECKLIST:

• Backpack – a 30-45 liter sized comfortable pack with a hip belt and waterproof cover for use day-to-day while hiking.
• Personal Luggage – small duffel bag, suitcase or backpack – for extra clothes and casual clothes.
• Hydration System – 2+ liters capacity, either water bottles or bladder/hose system and an additional back-up water bottle
• Trekking Poles – telescopic/adjustable poles to help reduce the impact on joints and support hikers in steep and/or rocky terrain. (Note: strongly recommended)
• Headlamp – preferably with an L.E.D. bulb that works with AA or AAA batteries
  (Note: always test headlamp before trips and travel/pack without batteries in device)
• Phone & Charger – local sim card or international plan may be needed. Consider bringing a small power bank to use to recharge devices during trip activities.
• Waterproof Travel Case or Pouch – used to keep important documents (i.e. passport, health/travel insurance, etc.) & phone safe from weather/water
• Sunglasses, Sunscreen, & Lip Balm
• First Aid Kit – see first aid kit suggestions below*
• Personal Toilet Paper Kit – most public restrooms outside of lodging will have toilet paper available, but it is good to be prepared with a personal toilet paper kit to potentially use during portions of this tour. Along the trail, there may be the need to use natural settings for toilets (i.e. digging catholes, etc.) when there are no public toilets available. Kits should include toilet paper, wet wipes, sanitizer & sealable plastic bag(s) for carrying out used paper/wipes.
• Toiletries
• Contact Lenses & Glasses – if wearing contact lenses, please also bring back-up pair of glasses and contacts.
• Prescription Medication – with emergency back-up supply
• Money – It is good to have some local currency, often smaller local businesses do not accept credit cards and/or prefer cash. Some public restrooms require small amounts of cash to use. Local currency is best if planning to tip your guide(s), fully optional.

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

• Travel Power Adapter – Electric power voltage in France is 230 V / 50 Hz and the plugs are E type Support Braces – consider bringing any joint braces that may be currently needed or from past injuries (i.e. knee, ankle, elbow, etc.)
• Sleep Mask & Ear Plugs
• Bug Repellent
• Quick Drying Towel or Bandana(s)
• Swimsuit

*FIRST AID KIT SUGGESTIONS:

After years of experience planning adventure travel around the world, we've learned that anything can happen, and every traveler should carry a basic personal first aid kit. We want to ensure our guests are well-prepared and make smart informed travel decisions. In many of the places we operate trips, it may be challenging to find certain medications and/or first aid supplies, and sometimes common items you desire may not be available in the destination you are travelling. That's why it's good to be prepared and carry a small supply of first aid supplies, any prescription medication, and/or over-the-counter medications you may require during your travels.

We recommend discussing your travel plans, vaccination requirements, and any medication usage with your primary healthcare provider before embarking on our trips. This helps ensure you have a safe and enjoyable travel experience.

Here is a basic list of what we think makes a good personal travel first aid kit:

• Medications – Brands of your choice, all medications should be either prescribed directly by your doctor or discussed with a doctor prior to use.
  • Prescription Drugs – Any prescriptions you have from your doctor with back-up doses (always kept with you in carry-on luggage)
  • Epinephrine – Consider bringing multiple doses of Epinephrine (EpiPen) if you have any severe known allergies and have a prescription from your doctor.
  • Pain Relief – Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Non-Aspirin: Comparable to Tylenol – brand of choice
  • Antihistamine – Diphen: Comparable to Benadryl – brand of choice
  • Non-Drowsy Allergy Relief – Loratadine: Comparable to Claritin – brand of choice
  • Antacid/Heartburn Relief – Bismuth: Comparable to Pepto-Bismol, Antacid tablet – brand of choice
  • Anti-Diarrheal – Loperamide hydrochloride: Comparable to Imodium – brand of choice
  • Cold/Flu Medicine – brand of choice
• Electrolyte Replacement/Drink Mix – brand of choice
• Creams – Antibiotic ointment, Anti-Itch: Hydrocortisone, Arnica
• Eye Problems: Dry/Itchy – Eye drops
• Feminine Hygiene – Tampons
• Wound Care – a various pack of bandages, antiseptic swabs
• Blister Care – blister kit made up of items of your choice
• Sun Protection – sunscreen, SPF lip balm
• Various Items – Athletic tape/"KT Tape", Nail clippers, Tweezers, Small bottle of hand sanitizer, Sewing kit (clothing/button repairs), Disposable surgical gloves (1-2 pairs)

PACKING FOR TRAVEL:

It is recommended that you prepare your items in the following manner for your travels to this trip.

"Carry-on Bag(s)" - This is the bag you will bring with you on the plane. We recommend all your pertinent information be in this bag (passport, travel documents, etc.) as well as your most important gear items (hiking footwear, jacket, prescription medication, etc.) in case any checked luggage items become lost or delayed.

"Checked Bag(s)" - This bag will be checked and contain the rest of your personal items (clothing and gear, etc.).

Important Note: Again, it is recommended to either wear or pack in your "Carry-on Bag" the main gear items you need for this trip vs. putting them in your checked "Travel Bag" (in case luggage is delayed). Hiking footwear is probably the hardest item to replace last minute if items become lost or delayed past the intended start date of the trip. Lost or delayed luggage has become more common in major airports for international travel since the global pandemic.

LUGGAGE MANAGEMENT DURING TRIP:

During this trip, the packing system needs to be in 2 bags.

Extra Luggage - "Checked Bag(s)" & "Carry-on Bag(s)": This bag will contain all the items you want to bring along on the trip. It will be transferred by vehicle and stay at hotels. You will have access to it at the end of each day of activity. Each guest is allowed 1 piece of luggage to be transported and has a limit of 15kg/33lbs.

Day Backpack (not provided): All guests need a backpack, which they will be responsible for carrying during trip activities. Items in this bag should include anything you may need throughout the day during the trip. (i.e., rain gear, warm layers, water, sunscreen/lip balm, snacks/food, camera/phone, etc.).

France, a member of the European Union; Capital city is Paris.

Documents

Travellers from the European Union, including children, need a valid identity card or passport. Check with the authorities in your home country for the conditions of entering this destination.

Health/Insurance

Do not forget your card and/or policy details for your health insurance and/or travel insurance.

When calling France from a foreign number: +33

European Emergency Number: 112

Avignon Tourist Office

41 Cours Jean Jaurès,

84000 Avignon
Phone: +33 (0)432743274

Website: https://avignon-tourisme.com/en/

Ventoux-Provence Tourist Office
374 avenue Jean Jaurès
84200 Carpentras
Phone: +33 (0) 490630078
Website: https://www.ventouxprovence.fr/accueil.html

Central European Time (CET/UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (CEST/UTC+2) during daylight saving time.

French & Algerian Arabic (top 2 most common), some English in tourist areas.

France is a Member-State of the European Union and uses its uniform currency – the Euro €. France, as is the case with the other Member-States of the E.U. uses eight coins as follows: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and 1 and 2 Euros. The banknotes are issued in the following denominations: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Euros. Currency exchange rates are clearly displayed in every bank that accepts currency exchange, while credit card holders may acquire money from the ATMs of the collaborating banks. French banks are generally open for the public from 8:30 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:30 Monday through Fridas. They are closed on Public Holidays. Euros can also be exchanged for notes of other foreign currencies at exchange offices that are situated at the airport and certain main ports, in the larger cities, as well as at many tourist destinations. A passport is required when exchanging currencies.