Francetrek News for 2012. Extra dates for the Summer for Secrets of Provence, Colours of Provence and Cycling for Softies due to requests for more dates from clients. Come and see us at the Daily Telegraph ' FRANCE' Exhibition at Earls Court from 13 to 15 January..on Stand 73...try some of our local wines as well.. NEW HOLIDAYS FOR 2012 The Best of Provence. A minibus tour of the famous sites in the Avignon region. The programme in brief, full details found here. The week will be based for 6 nights in Vaison la Romaine and the last night in Avignon in guest houses and hotels, A choice will be offered . The price includes 7 nights bed and breakfast, 3 evening meals, 1 lunch in Roussilllon. guiding where applicable, transport, fees to visit sites, boat tour and transfers from and to Avignon. 7 Days programme.. Day 1..Transfer to accommodation in Vaison la Romaine and welcoming meal. Day 2.Wine day..Walk in the famous Gigondas vineyards , superb lunchtime degustation .Pm visit to organic vineyard with tasting .finish with walk through old hilltop village. Day 3. Vaison la Romaine for its provencal market. Free day to explore the medieval village and the Roman heritage. Day4.Orange and Pont du Gard.. Visit to the Arc de triomphe and the wonderful Roman Theatre. Pm..visit to Pont du gard..with its famous aqueduct. Day5.Richerenches and Nyons.. Visit to the ancient centre of Richerenches of Knights Templar fame and for its Truffle market. Session with expert herbalist. Pm vist to Nyons ..lavender distillery, olive mills and tasting .An alternative day spent in Arles is also available for which there is an extra charge. Day 6. Move to Avignon. Morning spent on guided tour of the Papal Palace then free to explore. Pm . Boat cruise on the Rhone . Supper arranged near the Opera House.. Day 7. Depart. PRICE....1. Hotel based in Vaison la Romaine.Includes 6nights bed and breakfast in twin /double rooms,3 dinners, 1 lunch, visits to Orange, Avignon, Pont du Gard,boat trip and transfers. E950. 2. Based in our gite in Vinsobres..E750. Dates 2012..24-31 Mar; 7-14 April; 5-12 May; 2-9 June; 23-30 June; 25 Aug -1 Sept; 22-29 Sept; 13 to 20 Oct. Walking in the Bernese Oberland . This is a guided moderate guided walking holiday based throughout in a attractive hotel just outside Grindelwald.The walks have been carefully selected so that the client can fully appreciate the grandeur of this truly outstanding mountain region. Walks include the famous Eiger trail and THE classic walk from Wilderswil to Grosse Scheideck with an over night in the famous Faulkhorn Hotel/Refuge. Included in the cost is a pass covering all the buses, trains and cable cars in the 2 valleys except for the famous train up through the eiger. We are thus able to cover a wide area but avoid too many long ascents. Full details on the left. BUDGET HOLIDAYS...Please see the detail on the left. THE COTE D'AZUR AND ITS PAINTERS. This holiday provides a wonderful opportunity to mix some easy walks, visits to Renoir, Matisse, Picasso and other artist museums with visits to some of the famous villages including St Paul de Vence, Antibes and Eze . Of course time will also be spent in old Nice with its famous flower market .Our base for this holiday will be in a superb Hotel in Vence complete with lovely private gardens and a pool. .For full details see on the left . We can also offer self guided walking holidays based in our self catering gite from E250 per person per week. Contact us for details. In these difficult times dont forget that you can have a break away from it all at a price you can afford. We do provide holidays of high quality all the time but can offer various accommodation packages to suit all tastes. From 4 Star hotel and provencal luxury , to self catering in our fully equipped gite or staying in our economy appartements in the Luberon..we can cater for all budgets. Why not contact us now to book a week or a few days. Every holiday can be adapted to your needs within reason .Welcome to the Drome provencal with its 300 plus days of sun each year. SKIING 2012 Once again we can offer superb ski holidays at Super Devoluy in the S.Alps We offer 6 days skiing,transfers from Marseille Airport, accommodation in either de luxe appartments or hotel half board plus 6 day lift pass and ski kit hire . From £500 based on group of 4 in appartment. .see our SKI HOLIDAYS PAGE. WALKING HOLIDAYS in the winter. Our walking holidays are designed to provide a good mix of activity and culture . The emphasis is on flexibility and the willingness on our part to go that extra distance to satisfy our clients. Provence is superb in the Autumn so do come and join our walking groups in September, October and early November..brilliant blue skies, autumnal colours and you have the hills to yourself.
PRIVATE GUIDING ALL YEAR ROUND.2012. Walk , cycle , mountain bike, rock climb, ski or snow shoe.Come for as long as you like and we will arrange a tour to fit your demands .Stay in our comfortable gite
,complete with central heating, Sat TV and free bikes, or local hotels and self catering gites.For keen walkers we can climb some of the famous mountains in the region ..Mont Ventoux, Mont St Victoire, le Grand Luberon. For those wishing to visit the major sites of interest we can include Avignon, Orange, Aix en Provence, Roussillon, Gordes, Les Baux de Provence , St Remy de Provence,Pont du gard, the famous Ardeche Gorge, Marseille, The Camargue and many more . YOU decide and we will arrange it for you.We can also provide facilities for ROCK CLIMBING including transfers from Marseille or Nimes Airports, guide books, equipment, local transport and instruction for newcomers or climbers wishing to climb up to grade 5 climbs.Come
for a long weekend and we will pick you up in Marseille or Nimes
Airports or Avignon TGV Station . An Example
1. The best of the Tour
of Mont Blanc walks.8 days with 6 days' walking.This holiday is
based either in the Hotel Labrador in Le Praz de Chamonix away from the noise and crowds of Chamonix itself, or less expensive accommodation nearby . By using the extensive
cable car and mountain railway system we are able to enjoy the wonderful
scenery without the grind of major ascents so it is ideal for the
slightly older client wishing to enjoy the scenery at altitude .The
delightful balcony walks on both sides of the Chamonix valley ,The Mer du Glace and walks from Courmayeur in Italy are all included
. We can also provide a dramatic walk on the glacier of the Mer
du Glace as an additional extra. All cablecar and mountain railway
costs are included . This is a great opportunity to maximise your
time in this world famous Alpine Valley. Return each night to the
luxury of your ensuite room and allow us to recommend some of the
excellent restaurants in Chamonix or make use of the Hotel restaurant
with its wooden chalet style decor.Your guide is a highly experienced English mountain leader who has lived in France for 14yrs.
Winter Walking ..
..We will be running long weekend walking holidays for competent walkers in November , December , January , February and March. They will be based in the area around Mont Ventoux
and will concentrate on summiting a number of the 1200m to 2000m
peaks in the area . As snow is to be found above 1000m clients will
have the pleasure of excellent winter conditions on ascents that
are not difficult technically . All of the peaks have excellent
views of the Southern Alps from the tops . Accommodation will be
on full board basis in our gite or appartment in the village all
with ensuite . We can collect from Nimes Airport or Marseille
Airport for a small charge.
Cost for Thurs pm to Sunday pm/evening..3 days guided walks, full board ...E300 .Transfers from Nimes / Marseille E50 return .Ice axes available free of charge plus all technical kit Full kit list on request ..
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