Walk along the wine trails of Provence : Chateauneuf du Pape
With its height of 1912 meters, Mont Ventoux is Provence’s highest peak, also called "the Giant of Provence". It is a remarkable natural site classified as a "Biosphere Reserve" by UNESCO. Its largely preserved nature, allows you to discover an exceptional flora and fauna which refuge certain plant species that are the witnesses of the last Ice Age. Mont Ventoux is a must-see in Provence. You will start your trip in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, by discovering its wonderful vineyards and wineries, tasting the delicious local and regional wine. During this self-guided walking tour, you will then continue to the villages of Séguret, Gigondas, Le Barroux, all the way to Malaucene. You will step into the Dentelles de Montmirail, a delight for hiking and climbing enthusiasts in the heart of landscapes composed of forests, different geological formations and vineyards; where aromatic plants, holm oaks and Aleppo pines flourish. Your last stop is Vaison-la-Romaine’s famous archaeological Roman site. Optional : You can join a half-day wine tour in Provence guided by a local wine expert
Region : Provence
Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights
Level :
Type : On the way
Category : Hiking
Trip : Self-guided
Activity : Walking
Dates : From March to November
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Day 1 : Arrival in Chateauneuf du Pape
Arrival at Avignon TGV Train Station where you will be transferred by taxi to Chateauneuf du Pape.
Accommodation : B&B The Wine B&B - "Châteauneuf-du-Pape"
Accommodation : B&B Maria & Andreas - "Châteauneuf-du-Pape"
Day 2 : Hike around Chateauneuf du Pape
Distance 1 : 6 Miles - 10 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 100 Meters
It's the first hike of your trip; you will explore Chateauneuf du Pape through its vineyards. You will cross the paths of Côtes du Rhone vineyards. You complete your itinerary at your hotel in Chateauneuf du Pape.
Accommodation : B&B The Wine B&B - "Châteauneuf-du-Pape"
Accommodation : B&B Maria & Andreas - "Châteauneuf-du-Pape"
Day 3 : Through the vineyards
Distance 1 : 4 Miles - 7 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 100 Meters
Today, you will leave for a hike in the vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape. You will pass through the wineries of Vaudieu, Nalys and Solitude where wine tasting is also possible. You will then have the opportunity to walk through the streets of Chateauneuf, and explore the wine stores. A taxi will transfer you to Seguret at the end of the day.
Accommodation : Domaine de cabasse - "Seguret"
Accommodation : Domaine de cabasse - "Seguret"
Day 4 : From Seguret to Vacqueyras
Distance 1 : 11 Miles - 17 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 350 Meters
You will leave Séguret along a path that leads you to a new Côtes du Rhône vineyard, Gigondas. You will then take the direction of Dentelles de Montmirail, a spectacular limestone massif in terms of geological formations. You will take hiking trails with an important difference in level. The descent toward Vacqueyras, another vineyard, will be the arrival to your destination of the day.
Accommodation : Hotel Montmirail - "Gigondas"
Accommodation : Hotel Montmirail - "Gigondas"
Day 5 : From Vacqueyras to Le Barroux
Distance 1 : 9 Miles - 15 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 420 Meters
From Vacqueyras, you will follow the Provençal paths, through its geological specificities to reach Beaumes de Venise, famous for its Muscat wine. Your hike will end in your stopover town, Le Barroux, with its climbing alleys and its perched castle.
Accommodation : Hotel Geraniums - "Le Barroux"
Accommodation : Hotel Geraniums - "Le Barroux"
Day 6 : Around The Mont Ventoux
Distance 1 : 8 Miles - 13 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 500 Meters
Leaving Le Barroux, the hiking trails will offer you the Giant of Provence, Mont Ventoux as the background scenery. You will climb up the Piaut Chapel and then descend to Malaucène, on the foot of the Ventoux. A taxi will transfer you to Vaison-la-Romaine where you will spend the night.
Accommodation : B&B Eveche - "Vaison-la-Romaine"
Accommodation : Le Beffroi - "Vaison La Romaine"
Day 7 : Departure Day
It's the last day of your trip, you will be able to visit Vaison and its Roman monuments. After lunch, a taxi will take you to the train station.
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Day : 1, 2
Located right in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape with 3 very charming and nicely decorated rooms, The Wine B&B is a real experience for wine-lovers. Danièle is a professional sommelier and worldwide wine lecturer , she welcomes you in her quiet vinegrowers' house to share with you her passion : some travel experiences, the provencal lifestyle, secrets of cuisine, French wines and cheese will be some precious elements to take home. Enhance your own expertise on wine during an exciting and pleasant stay while discovering the region, its culture and its traditions in local wine workshops.
Day : 3
Perfectly situated along the Côtes-du-Rhone Wine route, Le Domaine de Cabasse is only a short 15 mins walk from the beautiful village of Seguret, surrounded by vineyards, lavender and olive trees. All rooms have been recently refurbished. Gourmet style restaurant and swimming pool. It is not only a hotel but also a wine estate : you have the opportunity to book a guided visit of the vineyard and a wine-testing session. The perfect place for wine and food lovers!
Day : 4
Beautiful 19th century mansion house, set in the heart of the countryside, beside abandoned thermal springs that, one century ago, attracted tourists from around the world. In the outskirts of Vacqueyras, famous for its red wines. The comfortable and sun-lit rooms are full of Provençal charm, along with the swimming pool in the garden. The restaurant proposes refined, Provençal menus with a modern twist.
Day : 5
In the heart of the medieval village of Le Barroux, perched high above the plains with marvelous views, facing Provence’s highest mountain – Mont Ventoux. This small family-run hotel with comfortable rooms and a fabulous Provençal cuisine.
Day : 6
Located in the medieval town of Vaison-la-Romaine, Maison d'Hôtes de l'Evêché, formerly the old Palais des Évêques, is 1 km from the Roman theater. It offers a terrace, free Wi-Fi in public areas and in some rooms, a refrigerator and 2 lounges. Rooms and suites come with heating, a fan and a wardrobe. They also include a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bathtub or shower. Every morning you can enjoy a breakfast of pastries, fruit and orange juice on the terrace. There are also restaurants and cafes within 200 meters. The Maison d'Hôtes de l'Évêché is 750 meters from the Vaison-la-Romaine tourist office and a 30-minute drive from Orange.
Day : 1, 2
A charming BB, surrounded by vineyards, with a garden and a swimming pool. 10mn walking from the villag ecenter
Day : 3
Perfectly situated along the Côtes-du-Rhone Wine route, Le Domaine de Cabasse is only a short 15 mins walk from the beautiful village of Seguret, surrounded by vineyards, lavender and olive trees. All rooms have been recently refurbished. Gourmet style restaurant and swimming pool. It is not only a hotel but also a wine estate : you have the opportunity to book a guided visit of the vineyard and a wine-testing session. The perfect place for wine and food lovers!
Day : 4
Beautiful 19th century mansion house, set in the heart of the countryside, beside abandoned thermal springs that, one century ago, attracted tourists from around the world. In the outskirts of Vacqueyras, famous for its red wines. The comfortable and sun-lit rooms are full of Provençal charm, along with the swimming pool in the garden. The restaurant proposes refined, Provençal menus with a modern twist.
Day : 5
In the heart of the medieval village of Le Barroux, perched high above the plains with marvelous views, facing Provence’s highest mountain – Mont Ventoux. This small family-run hotel with comfortable rooms and a fabulous Provençal cuisine.
Day : 6
Built in 1554, this family house has been modernized and lovingly furnished by the generations of family owners over the past hundred years. Le Beffroi is situated in the center of the medieval city of Vaison la Romaine. Named after the belfry, the "Hostellerie” consists of two private houses built in 1554 and 1690 respectively, and restored in the 1950s to create a lovely 3-star inn. L'Hostellerie "Le Beffroi" offers you rooms of modern comfort that make you forget that you are staying one of the most beautiful XVI century estates in the heart of the upper village of Vaison la Romaine.
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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
- 6 nights double occupancy with private facilities
- 6 breakfasts
- 1 dinner
- Day 1: transfer from Avignon to Chateauneuf du Pape around 5 pm
- Day 3: transfer from Chateauneuf du Pape to Seguret
- Day 7 : transfer from Vaison to Avignon
- 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
- Optional : afternoon wine tour in Gigondas (see on the booking/extension section)
- All lunches & dinners not noted-included in your itinerary
- Entrance fees into museums, insurance, drinks
- Items of personal nature
- SINGLE supplement
Informations & Recommendations
Arrival city is Avignon by train, from there we transfer you to Chateauneuf du Pape by taxi. Paris CDG airport to Avignon: 3 hours. Return transfer from Vaison-la-Romaine to Avignon rail station included - allow 1 hour.
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 | 1130 € | 300 € | 1965 € |
| Upgraded | 1310 € | 440 € | 2185 € |
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| Guidance Application | Included |
| Hiking Roadbooks | Included |
| Travelbook | Included |
Services available
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| 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