Description
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 30 circular day walks in the west of France’s Provence. Exploring the dramatic scenery of Drome Provencale, the Vaucluse and the Var regions of Provence, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for walking year-round.
The routes range from 4-16km (2-10 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-7 hours. Walks span from the Baronnies in the north to the Ste-Baume ridge in the south and can be tackled from charming bases such as Nyons, Apt and Aix-en-Provence.
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Sketch maps are included for each route
- Highlights include Baronnies, Ste-Baume ridge, Vaucluse, Sainte-Baume massif
- Information on local history and wildlife
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GPX files available to download
- Part of a 2-volume Cicerone series on Provence
Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Preface Introduction A short history of Provence Provençal writers and artists Plants and flowers Wildlife Regional specialities Markets Travelling to Provence When to go Accommodation Clothing and equipment Using this guide Drôme Provençale Walk 1 Nyons Olive Walk Walk 2 Ferme de la Lance Walk 3 The Cougoir Walk 4 Serre de Crema Walk 5 Rocher de Bramard Walk 6 Gorges de L#xe9;oux Walk 7 Grande Javoni#xe8;re Walk 8 Ch#xe2;teau d'Ubrieux Walk 9 Around the Rocher de St-Julien Walk 10 Gorges de Toulourenc Walk 11 Lavender Walk from Aulan Vaucluse Walk 12 Vaison-la-Romaine to Crestet Walk 13 The Gambade from Gigondas Walk 14 Dentelles de Montmirail Walk 15 Le Barroux to La Roque-Alric Walk 16 Gorges du Curnier Walk 17 Gorges de la Nesque Walk 18 Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and the Wall of the Plague Walk 19 Abbaye de S#xe9;nanque Walk 20 Colorado Provençal Walk 21 Fort de Buoux Walk 22 Mourre N#xe8;gre Var Walk 23 Montagne Ste-Victoire Walk 24 Marcel Pagnol Country Walk 25 Mont Olympe Walk 26 Montagne de la Ste-Baume Walk 27 Ste-Croix from Nans-les-Pins Walk 28 Old village and castle of Rougiers Walk 29 Mourre d'Agnis Walk 30 Circuit de Latay Appendices Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Maps Appendix C Tourist information Appendix D Market days Appendix E Glossary of Provençal words
