Walking holidays in Provence and Corsica
New for 2012

Golden Islands Walking Holiday

Pristine coastline and untouched islands

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The Côte d’Azur, boasts some of the most untamed coastline along the Mediterranean, and the island of Port Cros is a paradise of cork oaks and walking paths. Based in the towns of Villefranche sur Mer and Le Lavandou, you will experience the best of the Côte d’Azur

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  • Prestige Holiday
  • Walking Holiday
  • Moderate Grade
  • 7 nights
  • 2 days
    Half-Board

Guide Price

£1,195

Prices per person (based on two sharing).

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Golden Islands Walking Holiday

 

Provence and Corsica

Route Map

Rail Travel

Outward: Depart St Pancras International, change in stations in Paris and trains in Nice, arrive Villefranche sur Mer early evening.

Return: Depart by taxi to Toulon or Hyeres and then direct train to Paris. Change stations in Paris and arrive St Pancras International early evening

  • Day 1 Arrive in Villefranche sur Mer
    • Settle into your hotel in Villefranche sur Mer, a small and colourful harbor town on the French Riviera, just a stone’s throw from Nice. Dinner in town and night in Villefranche. HB
  • Day 2 St Jean Cap Ferrat - 9 miles (14.4km)
    • Leaving your hotel by foot, you circumnavigate the peninsula of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. An easy walking path built along the ledge of the jagged coastline has you wedged between the Mediterranean and some of the most expensive villas in the world. 2nd night in Villefranche. BB
  • Day 3 Perched medieval villages - 9 miles (14.4km)
    • There are two possibilities for you today: the medieval villages of Gorbio and Sainte Agnès sit on their rocky perches high above the Mediterranean, with a walking path that links the two. Your second option, and more challenging, is the winding path from the train station of Eze, zigzagging upwards towards its beautiful fortified village, with breathtaking views of the sea. 3rd night in Villefranche. BB
  • Day 4 Le Lavandou
    • A morning transfer takes you westward to the town of Le Lavandou. Settle into the Hôtel l’Espadon for the next four nights, set just a few paces from the water. Spend time exploring the town, and what is probably the best beach along the Côte d’Azur. HB
  • Day 5 Bormes les Mimosas - 9 miles (14.4km)
    • Walk through the colourful village of Bormes les Mimosas, each one of its cobbled streets laden in bougainvillea, mimosas, and exotic flowers from the world over. For those seeking more of a challenge you can continue up to the chapel of Notre Dame de Constance; at 300m above sea level the views are far-reaching. 2nd night in Le Lavandou. BB
  • Day 6 Port Cros National Park - 9 miles (14.4km)
    • A ferry takes you from the port of Le Lavandou to the island of Port Cros, it is France’s smallest national park, and its dense forests of tree heather, strawberry trees and cork oaks, all untamed, makes for a veritable walking paradise. A return ferry is included to Le Lavandou. 3rd night in Le Lavandou. BB
  • Day 7 The Coastline path - 11 miles (17.6km)
    • Today you follow the “sentier littoral”, the coastline path that passes along pristine beaches and hidden coves. Halfway through the walk the Estagnol beach is the perfect lunch break, with its beachfront restaurant serving grilled seafood. 4th night in Le Lavandou. BB
 

Golden Islands Location & Route

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Hotels you will be staying at:

Golden Islands View Hotels & Cuisine

  • Hotel - Hôtel Provençal

    • Situated less than 20 minutes from Monaco, the Hôtel Provençal hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and a typical Provençal setting and overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and the old citadel. It is superbly situated for easy access to the fine sandy beaches and the charming harbour.

      Hotel Facilities

      • The Provençal hotel features comfortable guest rooms with view of the sea or the village. Each room is air-conditioned and comes with a TV.
      • Laze and unwind on the hotel's terrace or relax and stroll in the quiet garden.

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  • Hotel - L'Espadon

    • Hotel Espadon is located 50 metres from the sea, opposite Le Lavandou Beach and the harbour.

      Hotel Facilities

      • The hotel offers air-conditioned guest rooms with a minibar and a TV with satellite channels.
      • All guest rooms have a private bathroom and some feature a balcony with sea views.

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Golden Islands Prices & Book

Own Travel

£1195 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

Rail Inclusive

£1495 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

Ferry Inclusive

£1248 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

 

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