• From 140€ /pers
    • Guided Walking
    • Moderate
      • Ref : A1905

Provence day trip: walking in St Remy - Moderate

Guided day trip in St Remy de Provence

Your Provence day trip  and hike begins in the center of Saint Remy de Provence. You climb up a scenic botanical path through the heart of the Alpilles Mountains. With your guide, you head up to the picturesque crest of the jagged limestone hills. On a clear day the Mediterranean is visible to the south, while Mont Ventoux paints the backdrop to the north. We take a spectacular narrow footpath that follows the top of the jagged limestone crags, with continuous stunning views in all directions. There is some light scrambling, though no dangers involved.

After a typical Provence picnic atop the crest, you begin the descent back to the plains and visit the monastery St Paul de Mausole that Vincent Van Gogh called home the last year of his life. You return to Saint Remy where – depending on the day of week and the season – we taste some of the region’s prized olive oil.

  • Loop Walk - St Remy > Crest of the Alpilles > St Remy 
    5 hours 30 to 6 hours - 18km / 12 miles - Ascent: +550 m / Descent: -550 m
  • You meet your guide in the centre of St remy and start your hiking day towards the Alpilles mountain range. 
  • Depending on our pace, we will be back in Saint Rémy and finished by 4 to 5 pm.

Highlights of the day trip

  • The majestic crest-line trail atop the Alpilles mountains, with wide-sweeping views
  • Visit of St Paul de Mausole monastery where Van Gogh lived for a year
  • Olive oil tasting in St Remy (on opening days)
  • Picnic included
  • Olive oil tasting in St Remy (on opening days)

Day trip info

  • This is a FIXED rate, from 1 to 4 participants maximum with 1 private guide
  • We confirm the private tour within 7 working days (subject to availability)
  • From Monday to Saturday (no departure on Sunday and bank holidays)

The walk

  • The walk is 18km long in total. Approximately half of the walk is on forestry tracks, easy underfoot, and the other half on jagged and narrow trails, some short steep portions, and with some loose rock.
  • There is some very light scrambling (using your hands for support) along the crest, and some portions not suited to those weary of heights. Hiking experience is essential.  

The program of the day 

  • Start of the day: 9AM in St Remy de Provence 
  • Loop walk - St Remy > Crest of the Alpilles > St Remy 
    5 hours 30 to 6 hours - 18km / 12 miles - Ascent: +550 m / Descent: -550 m
  • End of the day : around 5/6PM in St remy de Provence

INCLUDED

  • 1 picnic (drinks not included)
  • St Paul de Mausole Monastery entrance
  • The olive oil tasting ( on opening days) 
  • A local private English and French speaking guide during the day tour

NOT INCLUDED

  • Your transfer to the start / end of the walk 
  • Drinks
  • Insurance
  • Entrance fees - Items of personal nature

DO NOT FORGET TO BRING -  You will need:

  • Small backpack (30 liters is a good size) 
  • Bottle of water
  • Sun protection (hat, sun cream in summer; fleece or jacket in spring & autumn)
  • Wind/Rain jacket in case of wind or rain that can be stored in your backpack 
  • Runnning shoes or hiking boots (ankle support is recommended if you aren't used to rocky trails with your running shoes) 
  • From 140€ /pers
    • Guided Walking
    • Moderate
      • Ref : A1905
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Provence day trip: walking in St Remy - Moderate
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      • Group rates
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Total 680€
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