Perfect for the avid walker and moderate hiker, this tour to Southern France showcases many delightful and unspoiled parts of Provence and the French Riviera.
Discover picturesque hilltop villages, spectacular views of the Southern Alps and Mediterranean Sea and gorgeous architecture, working up an appetite for the delicious freshly-prepared local cuisine and wines. Each day we will enjoy walks ranging from 5km - 12km with ascents of 100m - 400m, led by experienced hiking guides on good paths (which are sometimes rocky underfoot).
We begin in Provence with 5 nights in charming Gréoux-Les-Bains, an ancient Roman town with thermal baths. Our hotel is the Villa Borghese, a member of the prestigious Château et Demeures de Tradition group. The hotel has beautiful grounds, a spa, an outdoor heated swimming pool shaded by century-old oak trees, and a restaurant renowned for the quality of its regional cuisine.
We spend the next 5 nights in the Riviera’s best kept secret - Menton, known throughout the country as “The Pearl of France”. Menton’s old town with its pastel buildings, fragrant lemon trees and pristine beachfront is a delight. Situated at the base of the Alps, the town is a hiker’s paradise. We will stay at the lovingly restored Hotel Royal Westminster - a 19th century Belle Epoque style palace located directly on the seafront promenade (and all of our rooms are seaview!)
* Those participating on this walking tour must be able to complete up to 10 km of walking on varied terrain.