New for 2012 Luberon Prestige à Pied Walking Holiday
Hidden trails, thyme laden hills and lavender fields
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This delightful walk takes your along hidden trails where medieval villages
cluster around their protective castles, follow hidden trail where wildflowers
carpet the thyme-laden hills and stay in some of the most prestigious
accommodation in this beautiful region..
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Luberon Prestige à Pied Walking Holiday
Provence and Corsica
Route Map

Rail Travel (1st Class)
Outward: St Pancras
International station,
change stations in Paris
arrive Avignon TGV early
evening. Taxi transfer
to your hotel in
Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.
Return: Transfer to
Avignon TGV train to
Paris change stations
arrive St Pancras
International early
evening. Rail travel
via Lille is sometimes
possible.
- Day 1 Arrive in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
centre and atop a branch of the Sorgue River, amongst
antique shops and quaint restaurants and cafés.
Dine in a nearby restaurant. HB
- Day 2 Isle-sur-la-Sorgue to Gordes - 8.5 miles (13.6km)
Transfer to Fontaine de Vaucluse to start your walk.
Head up into cedar forest before following a 300 year-old
stone wall, built during the last great plague. You soon
reach Gordes, listed among France’s most beautiful
villages. You stay at the astonishing 5* Bastide de Gordes
hotel. Picnic included. Good choice of restaurants. B&B
- Day 3 Circuit walk from Gordes - 6.5 miles (10.4km)
Meander along paths through lavender and thyme-laden
fields, off the beaten-track, and to Sénanque Abbey.
You return to Gordes along an ancient cobbled path.
Picnic included. HB
- Day 4 Goult to Bonnieux - 7.5 miles (12km)
Short transfer to Goult for the start of your walk. Cross the
valley and climb into the heart of Luberon to Lacoste ,with
the ruined castle of the Marquis de Sade, before continuing
to Bonnieux, a village made famous by Peter Mayle in his
book ‘A Year in Provence’. Stay at the Maison Valvert just
outside the centre of Bonnieux. B&B
- Day 5 Day walk from Bonnieux - 8 miles (12.8km)
Above the town of Bonnieux you climb the slope of the
petit Luberon mountain to reach the very crest. Enjoy the
serenity of the cedar forest atop the mountain before
returning to Bonnieux via a seldom-used path. Good
choice of restaurants. B&B
- Day 6 Bonnieux to Buoux - 8 miles (12.8km)
Stroll over lavender fields and through truffle oak
plantations as your path meanders through the
countryside. You pass centuries-old dry stone huts and
impressive Provençal villas on your way to the bottom of
the Aiguebrun Gorge, where you’ll find the charming
Auberge de l’Aiguebrun. Picnic included. HB
- Day 7 Buoux to Saignon - 8 miles (12.8km)
Follow the base of the Aiguebrun canyon to Sivergues,
a tiny hamlet hidden in the mountains, and then through
the lavender fields to Saignon. Stay at the stunning Auberge
du Presbytère in the heart of the medieval village. Picnic
included. Enjoy dinner tonight in the delightful restaurant. HB
Luberon Prestige à Pied Location & Route
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Hotels you will be staying at:
Luberon Prestige à Pied View Hotels & Cuisine
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Hotel - La Prévôté
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La Prévôté, a former 17th century convent nestles on a small street behind the church. A wrought iron gate shelters this exceptional residence from curious eyes, where the owners Séverine and Jean-Marie will be ready with a warm welcome.
Hotel Facilities
- Air-conditioning, television, Internet, 160X200cm queen-size beds bring modern comforts to each room.
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Hotel - La Bastide de Gordes
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La Bastide de Gordes luxury 5 star spa hotel is perched in the heart of Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France.
With a breathtaking view over the Luberon hills and the superb hanging gardens overlooking the valley below, you will enjoy the Provencal "art de vivre" in a modern and refined comfort.
Built in what was once the old ramparts, this 16th century Bastide offers all the residential splendor where charm, refinement, comfort and luxury service mix.
Hotel Facilities
- From the gardens, the terraces, the outdoor pool, the Spa or your room, the valley lies at your feet.
- All rooms have air conditioning, flat screen TV, satellite, WI-FI internet, telephone, mini bar, safe, hair dryer,
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Hotel - Maison Valverte
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In the middle of a breathtaking scenery, leant on the Luberon mountain, the “Valvert” guesthouse welcomes you for a charming and peaceful stay filled with simplicity and culture, delight and sports.
Relax in the 15 hectares planted with truffle oak trees, lavender, cherry and olive trees, situated only a short walk from the superb village of Bonnieux.
Hotel Facilities
- Maison Valvert has a swimming pool, outdoor gardens for relaxing, and airy contemporary interiors. There's also free Wi-Fi service.
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Hotel - Auberge de l'Aiguebrun
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Hotel - Auberge du Presbytère
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Three beamed houses have been knocked together to form this delightful auberge in a hilltop village, which accounts for its appealingly quirky layout. Downstairs one room leads off another, whilst the bedrooms are arranged on different levels, reached by separate staircases and corridors. This piecemeal architecture and artlessly stylish decoration give it huge charm, boosted by Provençal food and a popular bar.
Hotel Facilities
Luberon Prestige à Pied Prices & Book
Own Travel
£1685 Prices per person (based on two sharing).
Rail Inclusive (1st Class)
£2159 Prices per person (based on two sharing).
Ferry Inclusive (Club Class)
£1776 Prices per person (based on two sharing).
Starting days: Any except Sunday
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