France - Provence
Hiking in the famous Calanques of Cassis in Provence
- From NC€ /pers
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- Guided
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Walking
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About the Provence day trip: walking in Buoux & Luberon - Easy
About the guided day trip in the Luberon
Group rate for 4 persons ( contact us if less or more)
You guided walking day start in Buoux, in the heart of the Luberon, in the beautiful Aiguebrun valley at the Seguins BB. The river runs in a cove at the foot of Buoux' cliff - famous among rock-climbers - guided by the great rift separating the Petit and Grand Luberon.
You take a centuries-old cobbled mule track through a forest of white oak, and you quickly rise above the gorge below. You continue atop the scenic ridges, laden with aromatic herbs such as thyme and winter savory.
You reach the village of Sivergues , just a handful of homes huddled together and lost in the far reaches of the Luberon mountains. After a leisurely Provençal picnic we return to the depths of the Aiguebrun gorge. The vegetation is lush: boxwood grows as tall as trees and giant ivy, with its roots set in the canyon, climb the majestic limestone walls in search of the light.
Optional : We return to the Auberge des Seguins before embarking on an optional visit of the 3000 year-old Buoux Fort, witness to the passing of several different civilizations that sought refuge atop a perilous, rocky crag.
- Loop Walk - Buoux > Sivergues > Buoux
3 hours - 7 km / 4.3 miles - Ascent: +200 m / Descent: -200 m - You meet your guide at the BB Seguins in Buoux and start your hiking day from here
- Depending on our pace, we will be back in the BB Seguins in Buoux and finished by 4 to 5 pm
Highlights of the day trip
- A scenic walk in the most remote part of the Luberon Mountains.
- Visiting the lost village of Sivergues.
- The lush vegetation and the beautiful gorge of the Aiguebrun valley.
- 1 picnic lunch or restaurant lunch included
- Optional : 3000 year-old "Fort de Buoux" ( entrance not included )
Day trip info
- This is a FIXED rate, from 1 to 4 participants maximum with 1 private guide
- We confirm the private tour within 7 working days (subject to availability)
- From Monday to Saturday
The walk
- The walk remains on good and well-worn cobbled paths. You can expect rocky terrain throughout, with no exposed sections along the way. The optional visit of the fort includes steep sections on limestone steps and an optional section on an exposed path (with a steep drop). An alternate path is available for those who are subject to fear of heights.
- Proper hiking shoes or good trail runners may be worn.
The program of the day
- Start of the day: 9AM in Buoux
- Loop walk - Buoux > Sivergues > Buoux
3 hours - 7 km / 4.3 miles - Ascent: +200 m / Descent: -200 m - End of the day : around 5PM in Buoux
INCLUDED
- A local private English and French speaking guide during the day tour
- Picnic lunch or restaurant lunch included (cold platter made by the Auberge des Seguins)
- Optional: the Buoux fort visit (on opening days - entrance not included )
NOT INCLUDED
- Your transfer to the start / end of the walk
- Drinks
- Insurance
- Entrance fees - Items of personal nature
DO NOT FORGET TO BRING - You will need:
- Hiking shoes with ankle support or trail runners (if you're used to using them on rocky paths).
- Small backpack (30 liters is a good size)
- Sun protection (hat, sun cream in summer; fleece or jacket in spring & autumn)
- Bottle of water
- Wind/Rain jacket in case of inclement weather, stored in your backpack
- From NC€ /pers
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- Guided
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Walking
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- Easy
How does it work ?
- 1 - Select your start date and click « BOOK NOW »
- 2 - Enter your details on the next page.
- 3 - Wait for confirmation before booking your flights.
Peace of mind
- Free cancellation if you need to cancel your booking due to official government travel advice or covid-related restrictions.
- Your booking is protected by our membership of Rejsegarantifonden (the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund).
Contact us
- +33 - (0)4 86 65 00 20
- contact@intura.com
