Top three walks in Provence
The beauty and diversity of Provence is unsurpassable. From rolling hillsides shaded by pine and oak forests, to granite gorges with gushing rivers cradled by fruit orchids, Provence is about as picturesque as it gets and consequently, is a walker’s paradise.
If you are thinking about lacing up the hiking boots and heading to Provence this year we’ve tracked down the top three walks in Provence, this simply stunning region of France.
Walking in the Park Natural de Luberon
Walking on foot through this area of outstanding natural beauty is without doubt the best way to explore and appreciate how immensely pretty and diverse Provence really is. The Parc Natural du Luberon is one of the best conserved parks in the whole of France. Walkers who want to explore ‘real’ French culture and traditions are advised to embark on their adventure in the Parc Natural du Luberon, as the walks in this area takes you through many rustic villages, enchanting vineyards, in-numerous rows of lavender and fragrant fields dotted with ‘bories’, beehive-shaped huts that were built in the Bronze Age. It is safe to say walks in this region of Provence are ‘exceptional’.
Three-day walks from Cannes to Bagnols en Foret
This three-day hike takes you from the glamorous city of Cannes down the DR51, through the spectacular scenery of Esterel, through the peaceful atmosphere of Agay and past its many breath-taking beaches, to the hillside town Bagnols en Foret, nestled on the bank of the Ceze River and dotted with historical remains.
As this walk takes hikers over many steep gradients and rocky terrain, it is meant for the more serious and experienced of hikers. Despite being gruelling at times, the rewards of following the GR51 from Cannes to Bagnols en Foret are unmatchable.
A walk in the Dentelles de Montmirail
Taking its name from the French word ‘lacy’, a walk in Dentelles de Montmirail remains a particularly popular walking route in Provence due to its sheer beauty. The Col de Canyon outside the town of Gigondas is the starting point for many different walks in the area, ranging from smooth and easy to rugged and difficult, emphasising the diversity of the landscapes in this invigorating region of Provence.
If you are heading to Dentelles de Montmirail with your hiking boots, it is recommended that your walk includes climbing to the top of the Dentelles, if nothing more than just to take in the magnificent views.
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