Walking in the Ardeche

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duration 7 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 22
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-20484
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Operated in English

Starts Les Estables, France
Ends Les Estables, France

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Walking through the volcanic landscape around Mont Mézenc
Exploring authentic and interesting villages
Soaking up the way of life in rural France
Enjoying typical, regional cuisine and the facilities of the hotel

The "Walking In The Ardeche" tour starts from and ends in Les Estables. It is a walking tour that takes 7 days taking you through Cirque Des Boutieres, Rocher De Soutron, The Way of St. James and 3 other destinations in France. "Walking In The Ardeche" is a guided group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Discover on foot the charms of the Massif du Mézenc from a comfortable hotel base. Based in a specially designed hikers hotel in Les Estables (1340m) at the foot of Mont Mézenc, the giant of the Cévennes at 1753m, this unique walking holiday offers a fine balance of activity and indulgence. The village, located in the Regional Nature Park of Ardeche, has the highest altitude of all the towns on the Massif Central. Surrounded by ancient volcanoes including the famous Mont Gerbier de Jonc (source of the Loire River), the region offers exceptional natural sights including volcanic domes, deep gorges, vast valleys and an abundance of flora and fauna, making it ideal for walking in the company of a local guide. After the walk, explore the village, relax in the garden, swim in the pool or take a sauna. An ideal trip for lovers of mountain landscapes and the camaraderie of other travellers.

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Day 1 : Arrival in Les Estables
Day 2 : Walk to the summit of a dome volcano (6hrs)
Day 3 : Mont Mézenc and the Cirque des Boutières (4 or 6hrs)
Day 4 : Morning at leisure, afternoon hike on the giant steps of Saint-Clément, perched on layers of lava flow (3hrs)
Day 5 : Walk through the gorges of the Loire river (5hrs)
Day 6 : Walk past water mills to the ruins of Chapteuil castle (6hrs)
Day 7 : Trip concludes

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

6 nights accommodation in a 3 star hotel on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
Use of the hotel facilities including swimming pool and recreation room

Meals

6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners (does not include drinks) – breakfasts are continental style and generally consist of croissants, breads, jams, cheese, yoghurt, coffee, tea and juices. Lunch is picnic style with meats, cheeses, breads, and usually also a hot dish. Dinner will consist of 3 courses which usually include some regional specialties.

Transport

Transfers where required for each day's activities

Guide

Guide to accompany specified activities

Others

Emergency hotline

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel to and from Les Estables.
Optional group arrival and departure transfers between Le Puy station and the hotel are available on Day 1 (departs Le Puy by 5.30pm) and day 7 (departs the hotel at 9am, to be at the station by 10am) are available. The cost is EUR38pp return, payable locally but must be pre-booked. See 'Getting there' below, and further details will be included in the pre-departure information provided on booking.
Meals not listed as included, drinks at the bar including wine
Travel insurance - mandatory
A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo (and are not matched with another single) or book a single room
Entrance fees, as part of the excursion day with your hosts
Some facilities in the spa - wellness area (including sauna and jacuzzi, massages and relaxation sessions). There are numerous options during your week - purchase a sauna and jacuzzi for EUR19 per session or EUR80 for the week. Massage sessions are charged by the duration. An option to add a spa package for the week (EUR155pp) which includes unlimited access to the sauna and jacuzzi plus a group relaxation session (45min) and a re-energising massage (45min).
Tourist tax - allow EUR7 pp over 18yrs (subject to change)
If you have not notified us of any special meal requests prior to your arrival, a supplement of €7 per day will apply (vegetarians included)
Items of a personal nature (laundry, phone calls etc)

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