Provence Uncovered - 8 Days

The walk starts in Avignon and finishes in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. The easiest option is to fly into Marseille and take the train to Avignon, a journey of around 40 minutes costing approximately €10 to €30. Trains run frequently enough that advance booking is not always necessary. From Paris, TGV high-speed trains reach Avignon in around three hours. Book train tickets in advance at thetrainline.com for the best fares.

At the end of the walk, trains from L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue connect back to Marseille in around one hour and 50 minutes, with onward flights to Paris and beyond, or a direct TGV to Paris taking approximately five hours.

This walk is available from 1 March to 30 June and 1 September to 15 November. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to walk, with mild temperatures, soft light and the villages are at their quietest. The walk is not available from 1 July to 31 August due to high fire risk in the region. The route stays away from the busier tourist areas, so crowds are rarely an issue at any time of the year.
Please note — trail closures: From 1 June to 15 September, access to forest paths may be forbidden or partially restricted (limited to access until 11:00am) if fire risk is high. If alternative options are offered in this case, these will be at the client's own expense. It is the walker's responsibility to check trail status for the next day, every day. Contact details and the official trail closures website will be provided in your travel documents prior to departure.
Please note: 5 days of this itinerary begin with a morning taxi transfer to the start of the walk, and these departure times are fixed. Walkers cannot set off earlier under their own steam on these days. If you are travelling in June — which can bring unseasonably high temperatures — this may mean starting the walk later in the day than you'd like, with less distance covered before the heat sets in. We recommend factoring this into your planning, particularly if you're sensitive to heat.

This walk is graded moderate to challenging, with daily distances averaging around 16km and five to six hours of walking. The terrain covers mostly flat, well-maintained paths through the most beautiful parts of Provence, making this an accessible walk for most fitness levels — though we recommend honestly assessing your walking capability against the daily distances before booking. The region is extraordinarily rich in history and beauty beyond the trail itself, and an extra day or two after the walk to explore Provence is highly recommended.

Note: Although we have carefully timed this walk to avoid the highest-risk period, forest paths may occasionally be closed or partially restricted until 11am if fire risk is elevated. Restrictions are published no later than 6pm the day before — your accommodation can assist with checking conditions. Any additional costs arising from path restrictions are at the client's expense, and alternative options will be provided wherever possible.

You must hold adequate travel insurance for your trip, including cover for personal liability and accidental injury and illness. For all trips involving international travel, your policy must also include emergency medical treatment, evacuation and repatriation cover. We strongly recommend your policy also covers trip cancellation and curtailment, and loss of or damage to luggage.

A cancellation fee usually applies if you cancel after your booking is confirmed. Travel insurance with cancellation cover will generally cover this fee, so it's worth arranging your policy at the time of booking.

Full insurance requirements are set out in our booking terms and conditions.

A detailed information pack and itinerary will be sent to you around six weeks before departure, covering everything you need to know for a seamless experience. In the meantime, our team is always on hand to answer any questions.