Walking in the Mediterranean Island - Porquerolles
Swimming in the clear water of the Mediterranean Sea, sunbathing on the fine white sand, or walking under the shadow of the maritime pines... The Porquerolles Island has 2 radically different coasts: a jagged coastline in the south with impressive cliffs mixing with the deep blue; and in the north facing the mainland, a much softer coastline with a series of sandy beaches including the Notre-Dame Beach which was nominated the most beautiful beach of Europe in 2015. Porquerolles and Port-Cros, the heavenly Golden Islands in the South of France are a must-visit destination by their unique identity!
Region : French Riviera
Duration : 6 Days / 5 Nights
Level :
Type : On the way
Category : Hiking
Trip : Self-guided
Activity : Walking
Dates : This tour is not available in December, January, February
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Day 1 : Arrival in Le Lavandou
You will arrive by your own means in the village of Le Lavandou. You will have the opportunity to visit the village and the beaches to soak up the atmosphere.
Accommodation : Hotel Beau Rivage - "Le Lavandou"
Accommodation : Auberge La Calanque - "Le Lavandou"
Day 2 : First Golden Island
Distance 1 : 7 Miles - 12 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 150 Meters
It's the first day of your stay, you will visit the Porquerolles Island. After taking the ferry, you will disembark at the port and then in the hamlet. You will have the opportunity to make different visits like the Villa Carmignac for instance. You will be able to explore the island and admire the panorama of the Mediterranean Sea. You will take the ferry back to your hotel in Le Lavandou.
Accommodation : Hotel Beau Rivage - "Le Lavandou"
Accommodation : Auberge La Calanque - "Le Lavandou"
Day 3 : Bregancon Fortress
Distance 1 : 6 Miles - 9 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 30 Meters
Today, you will leave Le Lavandou to visit the higher parts of the Var coast. A taxi will take you to Pellegrin Beach. You will take small paths that will lead you to creeks and the Mediterranean where the color of the turquoise water will fill your eyes. You will then arrive at a beach where you can swim and have your meal. In the second part of the hike, you will reach the Brégançon Fortress. A taxi will bring you back to Lavandou.
Accommodation : Hotel Beau Rivage - "Le Lavandou"
Accommodation : Auberge La Calanque - "Le Lavandou"
Day 4 : Port Cros Island
Distance 1 : 6 Miles - 9 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 250 Meters
Another day from Le Lavandou, where you will explore one of the most beautiful islands of the Golden Islands. You will be in a natural and wild setting. You will have the opportunity to cross the island to its highest point, to admire the flora and fauna. You will then reach the port to take the ferry which will take you to Lavandou.
Accommodation : Hotel Beau Rivage - "Le Lavandou"
Accommodation : Auberge La Calanque - "Le Lavandou"
Day 5 : Garden of Le Rayol
It's a free day today, you will have the opportunity to walk in the botanical gardens of Domaine de Rayol. A transfer will be arranged to take you there. Explore the gardens and its flora! You can eat in a restaurant there or in the village. Then you return to Lavandou at the end of the day.
Accommodation : Hotel Beau Rivage - "Le Lavandou"
Accommodation : Auberge La Calanque - "Le Lavandou"
Day 6 : Departure from Le Lavandou
After your breakfast at the hotel, unfortunately it is time to leave the Golden Islands.
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Day : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Only 15 meters from the Lavandou beaches, the 3-star Beau Rivage hotel is ideally located between sea and pine forest. You will enjoy its beautiful park with trees. Rooms are air-conditioned.
Day : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Located a few steps from the little port of the vilage, the "Auberge de la Calanque" is a charming hotel, in a "art deco" style. All rooms have a balcony or a terrasse with a great sea view. You will enjoy the large lush garden and the private swimming pool to relax !
Accessories
INCLUDED
Roadbook for Discovery allows you to travel freely with all the information you need for your trip: Stages, points of interest, itineraries with interactive guidance, travel documents.
All in offline mode, you download your file before leaving, then you have all the information necessary for your trip. (Phone not provided).
INCLUDED
Our roadbooks are complete packages of information that will help you to guide yourself through the itinerary that we have planned and laid out. We have invested significant time and incorporated the feedback of our customers over many years (since 1997!) to make our roadbooks even better. Our roadbooks include: color maps, highlighted routes, touristic information, orientation points to reach hotels, and easy to follow step by step directions (cue-sheets). Please note that for custom itineraries you will not have cue sheets. Only maps and GPS routes.
INCLUDED
Our Travelbooks are complete packages of information that will help you to guide yourself through the itinerary that we have planned and laid out. You will find information about the hotels, itinerary, regional informations...
Included
- 5 nights double occupancy with private facilities
- 5 breakfasts
- Porquerolles boat : return ticket from Le Lavandou
- Port Cros boat : return ticket from Le Lavandou
- Transfer from Le Lavandou > Argentiere beach, start of the walk
- Transfer from the Cabasson beach at the end of the walk > Le Lavandou
- Detailed ROAD BOOK, including details maps, touristic information, step by step itinerary and cue sheets
- Guidance Application (phone not provided)
- All luggage transfers
Comprehensive trip literature - Technical and emergency support available at all times
What's not included
- All lunches & dinners not noted-included in your itinerary
- Entrance fees into museums, insurance, drinks
- Items of personal nature
- SINGLE supplement
Informations & Recommendations
Tour rates
Contact our tour consultants for more information and an exact rate based upon your travel dates.
| Price from* & per person | Double occupancy | Single supplement (traveling with a group) | Solo traveler (traveling alone) |
| Standard | 1020 € | 380 € | 1575 € |
| Upgraded | 1140 € | 500 € | 1950 € |
This tour is not available in December, January, February
Accessories
| Accessories | |
| Guidance Application | Included |
| Hiking Roadbooks | Included |
| Travelbook | Included |
Services available
| Services available | |
| Cancelation insurance | 6% |
Casual : Beginners and occasional cyclists. Easiest tours we provide. Typically flatter terrain, no notable hills or anything of a steep gradient.
Hobby : Weekend riders. People with some cycling experience, rolling countryside, possible short climbs.
Active : Cyclists with experience on longer rides. Hilly terrain with reasonable amount of climbs and difficulty
Pro : Avid cyclists, ride every week and love long and challenging rides. Dream on riding the Tour de France cols.
Comparison chart : (15km/hrs)
| Average dist (miles) | Average dist (km) | Elevation max/day (m) | Average hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casual |
< 28 | < 45 | < 300m | 3-4 |
| Hobby |
18 - 35 | 30 - 55 | 300-550m | 3-5 |
| Active |
30 - 60 | 50 - 100 | 550-1000m | 4-6 |
| Pro |
> 60 | > 100 | > 1000m | > 5 |
Some of our tours can be in 2 different level, we have itinerary for both versions
Casual : Beginners and occasional hikers. Typically flatter terrain with just rolling hills.
Hobby : Weekend hikers. People with some experience hiking around trails.
Active : Hikers with experience on longer hikes. Hilly terrain with some steep gradients.
Pro : Randonneurs avides, randonnée chaque semaine et adore les longues et difficiles randonnées.
Comparison chart : (4km/hrs)
| Average dist (miles) | Average dist (km) | Elevation max/day (m) | Average hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casual |
< 6 | < 10 | < 150m | 2.5 |
| Hobby |
6 - 9 | 10 - 15 | 150-300m | 25-375 |
| Active |
9 - 11 | 11 - 18 | 300-450m | 3.75 - 4.5 |
| Pro |
> 11 | > 18 | > 450m | 4.5-6 |
Some of our tours can be in 2 different level, we have itinerary for both versions